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Born
February 8, 1968 (age 58)
Born in
Frankfurt, Germany
Mike Massa (born February 8, 1968) is a stunt performer, coordinator, and second-unit director with a career spanning over three decades. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall, Massa has become a prominent figure in the stunt industry. He began his career in the early 1990s, performing stunts in various television series and films. Massa gained significant recognition as the main stunt double for David Boreanaz in the fantasy series "Angel" (1999–2004), where he also served as a stunt coordinator for 63 episodes. His exceptional work on the show earned him a nomination for an American Choreography Award in 2002 for Outstanding Achievement in Fight Choreography for the episode "A New World". Massa's film credits are extensive, including work as a stunt performer and coordinator in major productions such as "Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens," "Blade Runner 2049," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Iron Man 3," and "The Fate of the Furious." Notably, he served as a stunt double for Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and "Blade Runner 2049". In 2004, Massa received the Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Specialty Stunt for his boat work in "The Italian Job" (2003), where he piloted a white boat during a high-speed chase scene through Venice's canals. This sequence was directed by Alexander Witt and coordinated by Gary Hymes. His contributions to the industry have been recognised with several accolades. In 2009, he was among the stunt performers nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." The following year, he won the same award as part of the "Star Trek" stunt crew. Additionally, in 2010, he received two Taurus World Stunt Award nominations in the categories of Best High Work and Best Specialty Stunt. Beyond his on-screen work, Massa is a board member of Stunts Unlimited, a prestigious organisation of elite stunt professionals. He has also endorsed training programs for aspiring stunt performers, emphasising the importance of foundational skills and mentorship within the industry. In July 2023, Massa made headlines during a SAG-AFTRA strike rally in Atlanta, Georgia, where he performed a live stunt by setting himself on fire while holding a "SAG-AFTRA on Strike" sign. This act was intended to draw attention to the challenges faced by stunt performers and to show solidarity with fellow union members.

Avengers: Doomsday
as Stunt Double
2026

The End of Oak Street
as Stunt Coordinator
2026

The Naked Gun
as Stunts
2025

Captain America: Brave New World
as Stunt Double
2025

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
as 1944 Indiana Jones Double, Stunt Coordinator
2023

Honest Thief
as Stunt Driver
2020

Terminator: Dark Fate
as Stunt Coordinator
2019

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
as Stunts
2019

The Cloverfield Paradox
as Stunt Coordinator
2018

Blade Runner 2049
as Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double
2017

Westworld
as Stern QA
2016

Jupiter Ascending
as Stunts
2015

Legends
as Douglas
2014

The Purge: Anarchy
as Stunts
2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
as Utility Stunts
2014

Need for Speed
as CHP #4
2014

Iron Man 3
as Tony's Guard, Stunt Double
2013

Parker
as Stunt Coordinator
2013

Water for Elephants
as Stunts
2011

The Expendables
as Stunts
2010