Mike Smith

Biography

Michael 'Mike' Smith, originally from Houston, Texas 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, he 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. He 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 second unit direction, he 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.

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Known For

Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels

2000

as Knox Thug

Batman Forever
Batman Forever

1995

as Harvey's Thug

Takers
Takers

2010

as Russian #5

Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet

2006

as Hospital Hemophage

Felon
Felon

2008

as Rooker

Big Fat Liar
Big Fat Liar

2002

as Limo Driver

Out of Shadows
Out of Shadows

2020

as Self

UV Protection: The Making of 'Ultraviolet'
UV Protection: The Making of 'Ultraviolet'

2006

as Self - Stunt Co-Ordinator

Into the Light
Into the Light

2023

as Self