Guide Note:

Michael Bay is a director/producer known for such films as Armageddon, The Rock, and Pearl Harbor. His latest effort is a live-action version of the classic cartoon, Transformers. He started directing commercials and music videos, and it was not until 1995 when he made his directorial debut with the film, Bad Boys.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: February 17, 1965
2. Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
3. Full name: Michael Benjamin Bay
4. Graduated from: Wesleyan University
5. Was apart of Psi Upsilon fraternity
6. Romantically linked to Playboy centerfold Jaime Bergman
7. Rejected by USC's film school
8. Member of Propaganda Films
9. Won the Grand Prix Clio for Commercial of the Year for "Got Milk/Aaron Burr" commercial which he directed.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Michael Bay attended the Art Center College of Design in, local, Pasadena. He later moved on to and graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After graduating, Bay made a living directing commercials and music videos. A highly awarded commercial director, Bay won every major television commercial award. He finally got the chance to direct a motion picture in 1995. Bad Boys starred Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and grossed $141 million. Bay, then, was able to direct other summer blockbusters, such as: The Rock, Armageddon andPearl Harbor.