Mike McCoy (filmmaker)

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Mike McCoy
Born (1969-08-07) August 7, 1969 (age 54)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMouse
Occupation(s) Producer, director, editor
SpouseCarmella 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).

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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 Dana Brown ( Step Into Liquid ) to document the Baja 1000 in the film Dust to Glory. The Baja 1000 is a 1000-mile car, truck, and motorcycle race in Mexico, which McCoy was the first person to complete on a motorcycle without switching drivers during the race. He finished 6th in class and 12th overall [2]

In 2005, McCoy he was nominated for Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Man at the World Stunt Awards. [5]

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 Ford, BMW, Toyota, Kia, NASCAR, Mountain Dew, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines Corps, ESPN, and Hot Wheels.

In 2012, McCoy co-directed Act of Valor, a film featuring the United States Navy SEALs, with Scott Waugh. [8]

Filmography

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References

  1. 1 2 "Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh Bios". Review Express. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Interview with Mike "Mouse" McCoy". IGN. March 31, 2005. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  3. ↑ http://score-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AllTimeYearlyChampsB1K.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  4. ↑ "Mouse McCoy". Archived from the original on November 22, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Taurus World Stunt Awards 2005" . Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  6. ↑ Steve Chagollan (April 18, 2014). "Bandito Brothers Facility Boasts Wide-Open Spaces". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  7. ↑ Ted Loos. "The Real McCoy". Worth. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  8. ↑ Todd Gilchrist (January 6, 2012). "McCoy & Waugh: Bandito Brothers elevate action". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
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