Mike Massa
Age: N/A | From: Frankfurt, Germany
Person Details
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Aliases: John Michael Massa , Michael Massa , Mike Masa
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Frankfurt, Germany
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Movie Involvements: 36
TV Involvements: 3
Most Famous Work
Biography
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.
Most Famous Work
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
(2023) Stunt Coordinator
Blade Runner 2049
(2017) Stunt Double
Iron Man 3
(2013) Stunt Double
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
(2008) Stunts
The Purge: Anarchy
(2014) Stunts
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
(2019) Stunts
The Expendables
(2010) Stunts
Jupiter Ascending
(2015) StuntsActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1944 Indiana Jones Double | |
| 2016 | Stern QA | |
| 2014 | Douglas | |
| CHP #4 | ||
| 2013 | Tony's Guard | |
| 2009 | Apollo (uncredited) | |
| 2007 | Pit Crew #1 | |
| 1999 | Paramedic #2 | |
| Flaco | ||
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Crew
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stunt Coordinator | |
| 2019 | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Stunts | ||
| 2018 | Stunt Coordinator | |
| 2017 | Stunt Coordinator | |
| Stunt Double | ||
| 2015 | Stunts | |
| 2014 | Stunts | |
| 2013 | Stunt Double | |
| Stunt Coordinator | ||
| 2010 | Stunts | |
| Stunt Coordinator | ||
| 2009 | Stunt Driver | |
| Stunt Coordinator | ||
| Stunts | ||
| Stunts | ||
| 2008 | Stunt Double | |
| Stunts | ||
| 2005 | Stunts | |
| Stunt Driver | ||
| 2004 | Stunts | |
| 2003 | Stunts | |
| Stunt Double | ||
| 2001 | Utility Stunts | |
| Stunts | ||
| Stunts | ||
| 2000 | Stunts | |
| 1999 | Stunts | |
| 1998 | Stunts | |
| 1996 | Stunt Double | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
