BJ Davis is a renowned figure in the film industry, with a storied career spanning multiple roles and accolades. He is a Member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, having previously been affiliated with the Producers Guild of America, Directors Guild of America, and Screen Actors Guild.
Davis's most notable achievement is the production of the award-winning documentary feature film "Top Priority: The Terror Within" (2012),which premiered at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on May 16, 2012. The film, which won a Best Picture award, exposes government whistleblower retaliation against his wife, Julia Davis, a former Customs and Border Protection federal agent.
BJ Davis's career has taken him through various roles, from Assistant Director to Stuntman, writer, producer, and director. He holds a degree in Communications and studied at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute.
Davis has been inducted into the Hollywood Stuntman Hall of Fame and served as a stunt double for five Academy winners, including Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Tommy Lee Jones, Michael Caine, and Art Carney. He holds two world records, including a high fall from a helicopter into the ocean from a height of 180 feet and an aerial neck suspension beneath a helicopter at 70 mph.
Davis has also directed notable figures, including Brandon Lee, the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, in his first feature film. He has worked as a Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director with renowned directors such as Brian DePalma, Clint Eastwood, John McTiernan, and Oliver Stone.
In addition to his film work, Davis has made numerous appearances in Star Trek films, including Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987),Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991),and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). He has also won the role of the futuristic cowboy toy "Brave Star" for Mattel Toys.
Davis has been involved in various charitable endeavors, including creating the television series "Medal of Honor" (2000),which honored America's heroes, Medal of Honor recipients. He has also collaborated with Charlie Sheen to create the reality TV program "How to Become a Hollywood Stuntman" (1991).
Davis has taken an active role in the affairs of the Screen Actors Guild, serving as secretary to Charlton Heston and Robert Conrad. He successfully advocated for contractual representation for stunt coordinators and stopped the classification system of stunt players by SAG, which would have denied women and minorities the right to work and career advancement.
Davis has also served as an elected president of the civic/community/public service organization The Jaycees, Wounded Warriors Chapter, and continues to work in support of charitable organizations, such as the City of Hope, Therapeutic Living Center for the Blind, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Humane Society.
As a human and civil rights advocate, Davis is dedicated to exposing corruption globally. His wife, Julia Davis, is a former Department of Homeland Security, Acting Supervisor, serving as a National Security/Counter-Terrorism/Immigration Expert. Together, they have been targeted by the Department of Homeland Security, CBP, ICE, IRS, and others for Julia's protected disclosures reporting a national security breach on July 4, 2004, at the US/Mexico border at San Ysidro, CA.
Davis has also served as Youth Minister for the Bethany Foursquare Church in North Hollywood, CA, and attended Rhema Bible College in Johannesburg, South Africa.
