Mike 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 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. At age 14, he turned his motocross career professional. 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. Following his Baja 500 championship in 2005, McCoy was also invited to the X Games as an athlete.

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.

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.

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.

Filmography Dust to Glory (2004) Act of Valor (2012)