Michael "Mike" Smith, a native of Houston, Texas, embarked on a multifaceted athletic journey from a tender age, with formative years marked by a lifelong dedication to various martial arts, horseback riding, and motocross, a trifecta of pursuits that laid the groundwork for his future endeavors.
As he navigated his academic path, Smith earned a diving scholarship to Auburn University, where he successfully completed his academic tenure, demonstrating a commitment to both his athletic and intellectual pursuits.
Following the culmination of his academic pursuits, Smith transitioned into the realm of high diving, captivating audiences with his breathtaking stunts in live shows at Magic Mountain and MGM Grand, a testament to his remarkable versatility and adaptability.
This extraordinary trajectory led to an extraordinary ride, as he soon found himself in the midst of Hollywood's most coveted stunt doubling gigs, a true reflection of his remarkable journey from athlete to performer to stunt professional, a testament to the boundless potential that lay within him.
Noted director Smith has had the remarkable opportunity to collaborate with a distinguished array of talented leading actors throughout his distinguished career, including the acclaimed Mel Gibson, the versatile Ethan Hawke, the critically acclaimed Christian Bale, and the accomplished David Duchovny, carefully honing their on-screen personas to perfection.
His impressive and extensive body of work boasts an array of iconic roles, including the iconic James Bond, the caped crusader Batman, and a multitude of other larger-than-life heroic characters, spectacularly demonstrating his remarkable capacity to convincingly portray these extraordinary figures with unwavering authenticity and depth.
