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Director
Occupations
Actor, Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Judaism
Languages
English
Residences
Miami
Education
Art Center College of Design, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, Wesleyan University
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (בִּנְיָמִין)
Popularity
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 30
Career
Career spanning 32 years (1995-2027)
Year context
Born in 1965 -- US combat troops deployed to Vietnam; Voting Rights Act; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
Year 1965 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Snake
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Filmography (38)
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Michael Bay
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Biography
Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget, high-concept action films with fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and extensive use of special effects, including frequent depictions of explosions. The films he has directed include Bad Boys (1995) and its sequel Bad Boys II (2003), The Rock (1996), Armageddon (1998), Pearl Harbor (2001), the first five films in the Transformers film series, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), 6 Underground (2019), and Ambulance (2022). His films have grossed over US$7.8 billion worldwide, making him one of history's most commercially successful directors.
He is co-founder of the production house the Institute and co-owns Platinum Dunes, a production house that has remade horror films, including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), The Amityville Horror (2005), The Hitcher (2007), Friday the 13th (2009), and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Bay?
Michael Bay is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Michael Bay born?
Michael Bay was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Michael Bay been in?
Michael Bay has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Quiet Place: Part III (2027), Drop (2025), We Are Storror (2025), A Quiet Place: Day One (2024), Transformers One (2024).
What is Michael Bay known for?
Michael Bay is primarily known as a director. Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget, high-concept action films with fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and…
Where can I find more information about Michael Bay?
You can find more about Michael Bay on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
