List of famous people from Los Angeles, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Los Angeles, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Los Angeles you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Los Angeles, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.People include everything from Melissa Gilbert to Beverly Peele.If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Los Angeles?" or "Which celebrities were born in Los Angeles?" then this list is a great resource for you.

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List of famous alumni from Crossroads School, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Crossroads School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Crossroads School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Crossroads School are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Crossroads School. List features graduates like Gwyneth Paltrow, Zooey Deschanel and more! This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Crossroads School?” and “Which celebrities are Crossroads School alumni?”

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Famous Alumni of Crossroads School; Graduates and Students of Note

List of famous alumni from Wesleyan University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Wesleyan University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Wesleyan University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Wesleyan University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Wesleyan University. Alumni include Andy Dick, Dana Delany and many additional graduates as well. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Wesleyan University?” and “Which celebrities are Wesleyan University alumni?”

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List of famous people who majored in film, including photos when available. This list of famous film majors is ordered loosely by relevance, meaning the most well-known people are at the top. This list includes popular actors, musicians, athletes and more that majored or minored in film. You can find various bits of information below, such as what year the person was born and what their profession is. If you're looking for a particular celebrity who majored in film you can use the "search" bar to find a specific name. The list you're viewing is made up of different people like Angelina Jolie and James Franco.This list answers the questions, "Which celebrities were film majors?" and "Which famous people studied film?"

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List of famous alumni from Art Center College of Design, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Art Center College of Design include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Art Center College of Design alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Art Center College of Design are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Art Center College of Design. Alumni include Michael Bay, Lindsay Price and many additional graduates as well. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Art Center College of Design?” and “Which celebrities are Art Center College of Design alumni?”

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Michael Bay

Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American filmmaker known for directing and producing big-budget, high-concept action films characterized by fast cutting, stylistic visuals and extensive use of special effects, including frequent depictions of explosions. The films he has produced and directed, which include Armageddon (1998), Pearl Harbor (2001) and the Transformers film series (2007–present), have grossed over US$7.8 billion worldwide, making him one of the most commercially successful directors in history.He is co-founder of commercial production house The Institute, a.k.a. The Institute for the Development of Enhanced Perceptual Awareness. He co-owns Platinum Dunes, a production house which has remade horror movies including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), The Amityville Horror (2005), The Hitcher (2007), Friday the 13th (2009) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010).Despite his commercial success at the box office, Bay's work is generally held in low esteem by film critics. While The Rock (1996) and Transformers (2007) received moderately positive reviews, his other films, including the four Transformers sequels, have been received negatively by critics.

Look: Some people have so much money that they just can't possibly live normal lives or even behave like regular human people. These are their stories.

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It&#39;s a real mystery&nbsp;how you get to be one of the ultra-wealthy elite of the world. Investments, probably? An inheritance? Even then, how does an inheritance turn into an Everest-sized pile of money that one rolls around in naked? Even if you don&rsquo;t have what it takes (such&nbsp;as rich parents) to become a fat cat, you can probably spot a fat cat with aspirations to become something more nefarious -&nbsp;a supervillain. It might sound far-fetched, but follow along. Like Rome, supervillains aren&rsquo;t built in a day. It takes time, effort, usually a large <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happens-when-you-fall-into-acid/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">vat of acid</a>, and definitely&nbsp;A LOT of money to make a full-fledged, real-life supervillain. This list is filled with some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rich-people-you-havent-heard-of/noah-henry?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">wealthiest people in the world</a> who might just be aching to build a death ray.

From internet billionaires to old money, they&rsquo;ve all made this list of wealthy folks who maybe, just maybe, want&nbsp;to become supervillains.&nbsp;Some of them might want&nbsp;to turn the world into their own Wild West theme park, while others probably wish&nbsp;they could force us to wear those skinny sweatpants that are also somehow baggy -&nbsp;you never know what you&rsquo;re going to get with supervillains.

Vote up the gazillionaire you think is closest to becoming a supervillain!

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List of the most overacted directors in the film industry of all times. Often the success, both critically and financially, of a movie rests on the director’s head. Directors are responsible for the film angles, the actor’s performances, and the editing of a movie. When a movie does well,people praise the director. However, some directors have earned far too much praise for their mediocre work. Many of the overrated directors on this list made a few amazing movies that are often put on the best films lists, but then made many more average to bad movies. These directors rested on their famous name,rather than their talents.Some of the filmmakers on this list focus too much on pretentious abstract themes, while others use too many “homages” instead of originality. Directors like Michael Bay and James Cameron make the highest-grossing films that are big and loud, but not very critically beloved.Other directors like Hitchcock have an impressive amount of great films, but far more flops under their belts.Who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-overrated-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most overrated</a> directors of all time? This list features directors who are well-known but don’t often make quality films. Whether they started out as an amazing director and started to make bad films or was more famous for the things in front of the camera, these directors aren’t as great as they’re built up to be.

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Jorts are the dumbest things I've ever seen. Next to Toms shoes. Next to the Toyota Prius. Next to <a href="/list/pictures-of-d-bags-taking-photos-of-their-food/ariel-kana">d-bags taking pictures of their food</a>. There are so many things that suck that people think are cool. For real, some of the supposed&nbsp;<a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time">best bands ever</a> and the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">greatest movies of all time</a> are just overrated bunches of garbage.So add the things that you think have run their course or never had a leg to stand on to begin with, like people that use their children as their profile picture. Unless you were permanently scarred and no longer recognizable after giving birth, this is not okay. (UPDATE: it has been determined this is never okay).If there are other things that society has deemed acceptable and/or cool that are missing from the list, make sure to add them so other people can finally realize that the things they are doing (like the Harlem Shake) are just not okay.

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There is no question that there are many talented celebrities out there, but there seems to be quite a few famous folks in the&nbsp;limelight who don't necessarily deserve the fame.&nbsp;Conversely, there are also celebrities who are really good at something - whether it be acting, singing, or a more obscure talent - who aren't given nearly as much credit as they're due.Often, these impressive celebrities&nbsp;get pigeon-holed into a single category when in reality,&nbsp;they're multitalented. A lot of these celebrities' hidden talents and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-celeb-hobbies/rydavis" target="_blank">quirky hobbies</a> often go unnoticed by fans and the media alike, and it's a shame. And, despite what we may think of certain people in the spotlight, some of them are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/smartest-famous-people/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">super smart</a>, too.Here is a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-should-be-more-famous/swiperight?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> who are really good at something (or somethings), but don't get the credit they deserve.

16 Celebrities You Would Never Guess Are Secretly Insanely Talented

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Lists of the best (and worst) times superheroes and villains took their fights off the pages of comic books and onto the big screen.

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Over the years, some of the most celebrated actors in history have shown up on the big screen to star, to support, or even just to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/small-cameos-by-famous-actors/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">make a cameo</a> appearance in blockbuster comic book movies. It's easy to recall actors such as Robert Downey, Jr. and Michael Keaton, but there are several celebrities that probably slid right under your radar when you saw many of these comic book films. &nbsp;This list is all about the actors and celebrities in large roles or small cameos that you don’t even remember being in comic book movies. From Coolio to Colin Farrell, we’re taking you down memory lane to see which parts these Hollywood celebs played throughout the years. Some were already established A-listers when they snagged the part, and others got their big break from it. Think you know who we’re talking about? Read through the list to find out. The answers may surprise you.

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A list of the worst directors in film history who have made some of the worst movies ever. Through a combination of luck and major bucks, these awful directors have managed to have long, lucrative careers making films, even though they seem to lack any kind of discernible talent. Even more confusing and frustrating than the fact that studios continue offering these famous directors work is that audiences keep paying to see them. Some of the more notable films from the Hollywood directors on this list include Rush Hour 2, Con Air, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/batman-and-robin-behind-the-scenes-nightmare/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Batman and Robin</a>, and Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace - all blockbusters, all totally abysmal. These bad directors continue to churn out some of the worst films ever, ignoring basic conventions of storytelling, abusing special effects, and insulting the intelligence of critics and fans alike. How many minutes of excessive car chase scenes could we count in the combined works of those listed below? Let us count the ways. These Hollywood hacks have ruined screen adaptations and sequels alike, not to mention their own original works (which we assume mu must have been greenlit by family friends, frat brothers, or studios execs who were blackmailed into submission). The bad directors on this list of drawn the ire and hate mail from critics and fans alike as they've made movie history for their terrible releases.Vote up those you think deserve to be listed among the absolute worst directors, and vote down those you think aren't so bad. If your least favorite director (or director you love to hate) isn't yet on the list, feel free to add the name at the bottom of the page. Feel free to re-rank this list as you sit fit by clicking the button to the right. Who are the worst movie directors of all time? That's up to you to decide.For more infamous Hollywood history, check out this user ranked list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-worst-movies-of-all-time">Worst Movies of All Time</a> and this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-absolute-worst-actors-turned-musicians">worst actors who tried music careers</a>.

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A music video typically tells a song’s story in just a few minutes. Music videos have evolved over time to be more poetic, definitely more cinematic in their visual style, and even launched some of their creators into big time film directors. These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-oscar-worthy-directors-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous film directors</a> who got their start in music videos.&nbsp;People don’t really think about the power of MTV anymore. The network’s channels are largely filled with reality shows, teen dramas, and Internet clip shows like Ridiculousness. However, there was a time when MTV was king, and the 24-hour music channel turned rock bands into legends. Of course, they still make music videos today, which we can all readily see on the Internet.These film directors who made music videos span nearly every genre. On one hand you have the big-budget box office behemoths like Michael Bay and Gore Verbinski. Then there are also the more independent film-minded, think outside the box types like Michael Gondry and Spike Jonze. Of course, no list about music videos directed by famous people would be complete without David Fincher. He is perhaps the most-acclaimed modern auteur working today, but he got his start calling the shots for pop icons like Madonna and Michael Jackson. Call these early forays into cinema blue prints or calling cards. This list features some of the most noteworthy artists directing movies today. Be sure to vote up the movie directors who made music videos that you enjoy the most.

Famous Film Directors Who Got Their Start in Music Videos

12 Famous Movie Directors Who Have Directed Music Videos

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How many celebrities named Michael can you think of? The famous Mikes and Michaels below have many different professions, including notable actors named Michael, famous athletes named Michael, and even political figures named Michael.&nbsp;

Michael Jackson is certainly one of the most famous Michaels on this list. One of the famous singers named Michael, he started his career at the age of 6 with the Jackson Five. About 5-6 years later, he went solo and became one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">most famous musicians of all time</a>.&nbsp;

Another of the famous people with the first name Michael is Michael Jordan. He was a former player for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. He&#39;s received 5 MVP Awards and is arguably the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">best basketball player</a> in the history of the sport.

Michael Buble is one of the famous singers named Michael. This list also features famous athletes named Mike - like Mike Singletary - and movie stars named Michael, like Michael Caine. There are also football players named Michael, movie stars named Michael, and male singers named Michael (like Michael Bolton).&nbsp;

Did we forget one of your favorite famous men named Michael? Just add them to the list! &nbsp;

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Who are the best action directors in film history? This is your chance to decide. Making <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">good action movies</a> is a difficult task. For starters, it requires&nbsp;a strong&nbsp;script, so that the action has a solid story surrounding it. Next, as all the top action directors know,&nbsp;you have to possess a vision for how the action sequences will work. Without that, you end up with a jumbled mess. Finally, after getting all the necessary footage, a director needs to work closely with an editor to make sure the sequences have the tight pacing they need. Accomplishing all of this is a difficult task, at best.

Some famous action directors work solely within this genre. Michael Bay is a good example. Others, like William Friedkin and Ridley Scott,&nbsp;work in all kinds of genres, with action just being one. Directors such as John Woo have very distinct styles that are easily identifiable across their filmographies. At the opposite end of the spectrum are people&nbsp;like Kathryn Bigelow, who adjust their style to the material. Regardless of the approach, all of them have displayed a firm grasp on how to excite audiences.

Vote for the action directors you think are the best in film history from the list below. Don&#39;t see your favorite? Add them to the list, then check back later to see how other users rank it.&nbsp;

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Before tickets even went on sale, every major motion picture employed dozens of people and cost thousands, if not millions, of dollars. Here is how some of them screwed it all up.

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Considering how many movies get made across the globe each year, there are surprisingly few directors, actors, and screenwriters willing to publicly apologize for putting out poor quality films. Of the rare directors who apologized for their films in recent years, some blame studio meddling (Josh Trank and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/fantastic-four/976821?q=global_nodematch&amp;ref=mainnav" target="_blank">Fantastic Four</a>) while others just don&#39;t seem to get the hate (Joel Schumacher and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/batman-and-robin/550025?ref=name_1848495">Batman &amp; Robin</a>). Actors who apologized for their movies range from Shia LaBeouf&nbsp;to&nbsp;Tim Roth, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/dec/22/tim-roth-fifa-movie-united-passions-to-pay-for-kids-college" target="_blank">who said</a> he did&nbsp;United Passions to help put his kids through college.

Writers who apologized for movies are a lot easier to come by, considering how easy it is for scripts to get re-worked. But not every writer is a victim of studio interference:&nbsp;Dragonball Evolution scribe Ben Ramsey admitted recently that he wasn&#39;t even a fan of the material and was simply &quot;<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2016/05/05/dragonball-evolution-writer-apologizes-to-fans/#523823492e67" target="_blank">chasing after a big payday</a>.&quot;&nbsp;

Here&#39;s a look at films the director regretted making, writers who felt that their original vision was robbed, and actors&nbsp;embarrassed&nbsp;by their lackluster performances.&nbsp;

Filmmakers and Actors Who Apologized for Their Movies

22 People Who Apologized for Their Movies

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Want to be a glamorous Hollywood movie star? Well, you might think twice when you hear what working for some of these directors is like. Though they have some of the most storied and award-winning careers in film, they got there with ruthless determination and supposedly by being just plain difficult to work with.

Ever since the start of the movie business, there have been sordid tales of difficult <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-and-directors-who-hate-each-other/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">directors who clashed with actors</a>&nbsp;- and&nbsp;turned making films into a nightmare for everyone else involved. These directors might take their craft a little too seriously, and they&#39;ve earned unfavorable reputations as some of the worst people to work with in the process.

Granted, some of these directors have produced the best movies to ever be made, but was it worth it?&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movies-and-films-directed-by-james-cameron/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">James Cameron</a> gave the world Titanic, but did he need to be so rude about it? And what about Coppola, von Trier, and Michael Bay (who Megan Fox famously likened to Hitler after filming Transformers)? Does making good movies and being one of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-living-american-directors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">the best directors</a> really require all this shouting and behind-the-scenes drama? Of course, things really get interesting when these directors butt heads with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-notoriously-difficult-actors-to-work-with/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">notoriously difficult actors</a>. In those cases, the crew likely just sits back and watches the fireworks.

After hearing about some of the stunts these directors have pulled, you may think twice about those dreams of being an actor. Read through these on-set horror stories from famous directors.

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Lists of interesting trivia and fun facts about where famous people were born, how they grew up, and what their lives were like when they were young.

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List of adopted celebrities, famous adoption people, celebrity adoptions, celebrity adoptees, famous adoptees, and famous people who were adopted.

If you like this list, be sure to check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-adoption-movies-list/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">best movies about adoption</a>.

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With rosters that have included Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, and Chris Bosh, the Miami Heat has gained a reputation for attracting superstar players. The NBA team has attracted plenty of superstars off the court, too. The courtside seats at American Airlines Arena have hosted numerous celebrities over the years. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-miami/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Famous Miami</a> fans include musicians, actors, and comedians, all united in their passion for the team's flashy gameplay and impressive record.Who is the most famous of the celebrity Heat fans? Pop star <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/douchiest-things-justin-bieber-has-ever-done/ariel-kana?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Justin Bieber</a> tops the list. Though he cheers on several NBA teams, the “Boyfriend” singer has often been spotted among the celebrities at Heat games. But Miami resident Rick Ross may just be the Heat's most outspoken fan. In 2015, the rap star showed his love for the team by getting a tattoo of their logo – and on his face, no less. A Miami girl through and through, Gloria Estefan is so devoted to the Heat that she made a special video of her song “Wepa” to cheer them on in the 2011 finals. Even former LA Galaxy player David Beckham has dropped by a Miami game or two.Celebrities can't seem to get enough of the Miami Heat, and that doesn't seem likely to change anytime soon. Keep scrolling to see what other stars proudly support the team.

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The highest paid celebrities of 2013 range from the top stars in music, movies, television, news and sports, but all have one thing in common: In 2013, they all made a boatload of money. To put things simply, according to Forbes, these celebrities made more by getting out of bed in the morning than most did all year.While many of the names on this list of the highest-paid celebrities of 2013 were also on the list of <a href="/list/100-highest-paid-celebrities-in-the-world-power-list-2012/worlds-richest-people-lists" target="_blank">highest paid celebrities of 2012</a>, there was a shakeup at the top. Television mogul Oprah Winfrey not only lost her spot atop the list but dropped out of the top ten entirely, despite making $77 million during the year. Instead, another powerful woman in the entertainment industry beat out all the rest as the highest paid. Madonna, through her tour, merchandise and various business dealings, earned $125 million in 2013, enough to take this year's top spot.Moving further down the list, movie tycoons like Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer all retained their spots in the top ten with over $80 million in earnings but had some new company. E.L. James, author of <a href="/list/similar-books-to-50-shades-of-grey/kate-kavanagh" target="_blank">&quot;50 Shades of Grey,&quot;</a> pulled in $95 million, enough to go from being unranked in 2012 to fourth in 2013. If these numbers look huge, and your measly salary suddenly doesn't look so great, don't feel bad. These are the richest of the rich in the entertainment business and with a lot of hard work and a little luck, the next aspiring actor, musician, television personality, filmmaker, athlete, author or even you could be the next big thing to break into this list in 2014!

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Who are the 100 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/richest-women-in-entertainment/worlds-richest-people-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">highest paid celebrities</a> in the world? The celebrity power list of 2012 includes rich and famous people from all areas of entertainment. Some celebrities listed here are singers, others are musicians and still others are on the opposite side of the camera: directors, screenwriters and movie and TV executives. This list of the highest paid celebrities in the world is from Forbes' magazine's annual power 100 list. Is your favorite here? Some celebrities do much more than act, sing or write. They're now expanding their wealth by including a business angle. Examples? Jennifer Lopez has made millions as an actress and a singer, but she's made the most money by building a fashion and perfume empire. It's not enough just to be famous anymore: To get rich, a celebrity clearly needs to build and expand their own brand in some way.Newcomers to the Celebrity 100 Forbes list in 2012 include Rihanna and Kim Kardashian: Two women who know how to market themselves and their brand, to the tune of multi-millions. As far as men, newcomers to the 2012 list include Ashton Kutcher, who raked in millions through his high-profile role on 'Two and a Half Men,' but also in endorsement money (think Nikon).The 2012 100 highest paid celebrities in the world are highly recognizable names. Some, including perennial favorites Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and others, are also included on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/100-highest-paid-celebrities-in-the-world-power-list-2011/worlds-richest-people-lists" target="_blank">2011 power list of the wealthiest celebs worldwide.</a>

100 Highest Paid Celebrities in the World: Power List 2012

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List of all movies directed by Michael Bay ranked from best to worst with photos. Films directed by Michael Bay are listed here and include movie posters and Michael Bay movie trailers whenever possible. This is a collection of the best movies directed by Michael Bay as voted on by film buffs. If you think the greatest Michael Bay movie isn't as high as it should be on this list, then make sure to vote so that your opinion of what the top Michael Bay film is can be factored into this list. From Michael Bay's studio films to Michael Bay's independent films, this Michael Bay filmography keeps tabs on all Michael Bay movies, and lets the cream of the crop rise to the top. List is made up of movies like Transformers: <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-cast-of-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-actors-and-actresses/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Revenge of the Fallen</a> and Pearl Harbor.If you’re wondering “what movies did Michael Bay direct?” or “<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/is-michael-bay-a-genius/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">who is Michael Bay</a>?” then this list will explain how most people know this director. This list also answers questions like “what are the all-time best movies directed by Michael Bay?” and “what's a good selection of good Michael Bay movies?”If you're wanting to get into Michael Bay films, then this list is a great starting point for at least starting with the most decent Michael Bay works.All Michael Bay director credits are included. This list of every movie that Michael Bay has directed can be sorted for specific information such as what genre the Michael Bay movie is and which actors starred in the Michael Bay film.Re-rank the list then share it with your social networks (like Facebook, Twitter, etc.). {#nodes}

Who has Michael Bay worked with as a director? Talent includes the likes of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/scarlett-johansson-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Scarlett Johansson</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/george-clooney-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">George Clooney</a>, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/nicolas-cage-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Nicolas Cage</a>.

The Best Movies Directed by Michael Bay

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Movies Directed by Michael Bay: Best to Worst

Despite being one of the <a href="http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?id=michaelbay.htm">highest-grossing directors</a> of all time, Michael Bay is still considered a <a href="http://cybernetnews.com/michael-bay-makes-a-fool-out-of-himself/">fool among men</a>, and a clown to (and <a href="http://www.gq.com/story/michael-bay-oral-history">often by</a>) his peers. But why? Don’t <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movies-and-films-directed-by-michael-bay/reference">Michael Bay movies</a> gross more money than the GDP of some small countries? Hasn’t he created some great quotable scenes (which, to be fair, are more memorable than the plot of the movies in which they appear)? Doesn’t he make people happy? Director Michael Bay has come a long way from making Coca-Cola commercials for his university. Some would say&nbsp;he&nbsp;never lost the populist spark that inspired him to create such enjoyable art. You&nbsp;could conversely argue&nbsp;that Bay makes extended commercials glorifying capitalism, militarism, conservative social values, and blind patriotism, while bonking&nbsp;viewers over their heads with a dum-dum stick. Is Michael Bay a genius?&nbsp;Is what John Doe said in Se7en true, &quot;Wanting people to listen, you can't just tap them on the shoulder anymore. You have to hit them with a sledgehammer, and then you'll notice you've got their strict attention&quot;? Or did he luck his way into fame and fortune?It’s more than likely there&nbsp;will never be an honorary Michael Bay director award given away by the Academy, or by the Hollywood Foreign Press, but does that matter when his films are essentially money-printing machines? The same question could (and will be) asked of whether or not&nbsp;Bay should weep into his caviar every night because&nbsp;he isn’t more lauded for creating a chaotic visual style that’s been co-opted by pretty much every action film since, say, 2005 or so. Whether you loathe the Michael Bay Transformers films or believe Bad Boys changed <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-action-scenes-in-film/anncasano">action cinema</a> forever, there’s a lot to ponder here. Continue reading and prepare for sh*t to get real.

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