Nick McKinless is a multifaceted creative force, boasting an impressive 25-year career in the film industry, where he has garnered numerous accolades as a director, actor, writer, producer, stuntman, and action designer.
In his youth, Nick was an accomplished athlete, excelling in track and field, weightlifting, and strongman competitions. This physical prowess soon led him to movie sets, where he showcased his talents by performing high-stakes stunts, including enormous fire sequences, perilous car crashes, and intricate wire gags.
Nick's extensive resume boasts an impressive array of collaborations with some of the most renowned filmmakers in the industry, including Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Sofia Coppola, Wolfgang Petersen, Guy Ritchie, Paul Greengrass, the Wachowskis, Ringo Lam, Zack Snyder, Tim Burton, Christopher Nolan, and Michael Bay, among many others.
As an action designer and performer, Nick has worked alongside many of the world's most celebrated movie stars, including Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr., Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Johnny Depp, Jake Gyllenhaal, Benicio del Toro, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Daniel Craig, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Fassbender, and Tom Hardy. He has also had the distinction of being "killed" by a range of iconic characters, including Batman, Harry Potter, James Bond, Tarzan, Robin Hood, and The Wolfman.
Nick's extensive credits have contributed to a staggering box office total of over US$16 billion worldwide.
One of his notable feature films, Take Cover, starring Alice Eve and Scott Adkins, has received widespread critical acclaim and continues to thrive on various streaming platforms, including holding the number 1 spot on HULU after a limited theatrical run.
Nick is currently active in the industry, writing, directing, and producing features, television, and commercials, with a diverse slate of projects in various stages of development.
