Mike McCoy (filmmaker)
Mike McCoy | |
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Born | August 7, 1969 |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Mouse |
Occupation(s) | editor |
Spouse | Carmella McCoy |
Mike "Mouse" McCoy (born August 7, 1969) is an American film producer, director, and editor. Before entering the entertainment industry, McCoy worked as a professional motorcycle racer and stunt performer. He starred in and co-produced the documentary Dust to Glory (2004) and was co-director, producer, and editor of the film Act of Valor (2012).
Early life and motorcycle career
McCoy began motorcycle racing at age four.[1] At age 14, he turned his motocross career professional.[2] In the early 1990s, McCoy took a break from racing due to injury, before returning to the sport and becoming the first motorcycle soloist rider to complete the Baja 1000 in 2003.[2] McCoy went on to win overall for the Baja 500 in 2005 and has class wins in the Baja 1000 for 2002, 2005, and 2007.[3] Following his Baja 500 championship in 2005, McCoy was also invited to the X Games as an athlete.[4]
Entertainment career
During his first break from racing in the early 1990s, McCoy learned about filmmaking by working under director Joe Pytka. He later worked as a stunt performer, working with such directors as Tony Scott, Rob Cohen, and John McTiernen.[1]
In 2002, as a producer McCoy worked with director
In 2005, McCoy he was nominated for Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Man at the
Following another injury at the end of 2005, McCoy ended his professional stunt career and opened up his own production company, Bandito Brothers, with Scott Waugh.[6][7]
In addition to full features, McCoy has also produced and directed transmedia commercial projects including ad campaigns and short films for
.In 2012, McCoy co-directed Act of Valor, a film featuring the United States Navy SEALs, with Scott Waugh.[8]
Filmography
- Dust to Glory (2004)
- Act of Valor (2012)
References
- ^ a b "Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh Bios". Review Express. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Interview with Mike "Mouse" McCoy". IGN. March 31, 2005. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ http://score-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AllTimeYearlyChampsB1K.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Mouse McCoy". Archived from the original on November 22, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ "Taurus World Stunt Awards 2005". Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ Steve Chagollan (April 18, 2014). "Bandito Brothers Facility Boasts Wide-Open Spaces". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ Ted Loos. "The Real McCoy". Worth. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ Todd Gilchrist (January 6, 2012). "McCoy & Waugh: Bandito Brothers elevate action". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
External links
- Mike McCoy at IMDb