Michael Bay (born February 17, 1965, in Los Angeles) is a film director and producer known for high-budget action films with fast edits and substantial practical effects. Notable works include "The Rock," "Armageddon," "Pearl Harbor," and the "Bad Boys" and "Transformers" series. His films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide. Bay co-founded The Institute for the Development of Enhanced Perceptual Awareness, co-chairs Digital Domain, and co-owns Platinum Dunes, which remade horror films like "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Friday the 13th," and "A Nightmare on Elm Street."