Michael Bay is a film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing big-budget, action-packed movies such as the "Transformers" franchise, "Bad Boys" franchise, "Armageddon", "The Rock", "Pearl Harbor" and "Pain & Gain". He is considered one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in Hollywood, known for his high-octane and visually spectacular film style. He has been nominated for several awards and has won several awards for his work in the film industry.