Mike Escamilla, also known as “Rooftop,” is an American professional BMX rider, stuntman, actor, and producer.
He became widely recognized through professional BMX and later expanded his career into Hollywood stunt work and acting.
His screen credits include xXx, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Suicide Squad, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
| Mike Escamilla | |
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Real Name: | Miguel C. Escamilla |
| Stage Name: | Mike Escamilla |
| Born: | August 8, 1977 (age 49 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Hispanic/Latino |
| Height: | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Escamilla |
| Children: | 1 — Luna Berlin |
| Occupation: | BMX Rider, Stuntman, Actor, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Mike Escamilla was born on August 8, 1977, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in La Habra, California.
He began riding BMX at approximately 11 years old and quickly became involved in Southern California’s BMX and skateboarding culture.
During his teenage years, he appeared in BMX magazines and videos, developing a reputation for his innovative street-riding style.
His ethnicity is Hispanic/Latino, and Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the United States.
Career
Mike Escamilla began riding BMX professionally during the 1990s.
In 1994, he appeared in the influential BMX video Dirty Deeds. He later competed in major action-sports events, including the 1996 ESPN X-Trail Street Contest, where he won first place, and the 1998 Goodwill Games Hard Trick Contest.
His BMX career eventually opened opportunities in television and Hollywood.
Escamilla transitioned into stunt performance and acting, working on major productions including xXx, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Suicide Squad, Studio 666, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
His combination of professional BMX skills and stunt experience has made him a recognizable figure in action sports and entertainment.
Personal Life
Mike Escamilla is 49 years old and has largely kept his personal life private.
He has one publicly identified daughter, Luna Berlin. Information about his spouse and current romantic relationship has not been reliably established, so his relationship status is N/A.
He has continued to remain involved in BMX culture while pursuing stunt and entertainment projects.
Net Worth
Mike Escamilla has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD. His income has come from professional BMX riding, sponsorships, stunt work, acting, producing, and other entertainment-related activities.
Filmography
- xXx — 2002
- Tony Hawk’s Secret Skatepark Tour — 2004
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop — 2009
- Bikes Over Baghdad — 2013
- The Hive — 2014
- Ant-Man — 2015
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 — 2017
- Girlboss — 2017
- The Ride — 2018
- The Suicide Squad — 2021
- Studio 666 — 2022
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story — 2022
- Thor: Love and Thunder — 2022
- Shazam! Fury of the Gods — 2023