Mike Smith, originally from Houston, TX, started his multi-sport
athletic career early. He grew up a lifelong practitioner in various
martial arts, riding horses and motocross. On a diving scholarship,
Mike graduated from Auburn University. He then went on to high diving
in live shows at Magic Mountain and MGM Grand, which led to an amazing
ride.
Mike soon became one of Hollywood's hottest stunt doubles making Mel
Gibson, Ethan Hawke, Christian Bale, David Duchovney and many other
leading men, look damn good. He's been James Bond, Batman and countless
heroes driving fast cars, riding wild horses and braving 100ft falls.
Soon after transitioning into the world of stunt coordinating and 2nd
unit directing Mike was asked to be a member of one of Hollywood's most
prestigious groups, Stunts Unlimited, and has served on the Board for
multiple terms. Stunts Unlimited has produced such elite action
directors as Hal Needham, David Ellis, and Scott Waugh among others.
Mike has always had an overwhelming passion for story telling. Blending
that with his action direction, Mike is fast becoming one of
Hollywood's most sought after action designers. Recent projects include
Need for Speed and Nightcrawler.