David McCoy Barrett is an American television director and producer.
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Career
Barrett began his career as a stuntman and transitioned to being stunt coordinator, second unit director, and eventually show creator. He co-created the CW television series The Mountain (2004), a patriarchal family drama loosely based on his upbringing as a struggling motocross racer at Mammoth Mountain.
In 2012, he directed his first feature film Fire With Fire, starring Josh Duhamel, Rosario Dawson, Bruce Willis, and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Personal life
Barrett grew up in Bishop, California. His father, Stan Barrett, was Burt Reynolds’ and Paul Newman’s stunt double. Stan Barrett also raced in 19 Winston Cup series races between 1980 and 1990, and exceeded the speed of sound in 1979. His mother, Penny McCoy, is a former World Cup alpine ski racer. His brother, Stanton Barrett is a NASCAR driver and Hollywood stuntman.
Barrett is the grandson of Dave McCoy, who is the founder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. His godfather is Paul Newman.
Filmography
Director
Source:
Tracker (TV series, 2024) (2 episodes, 2025-2026)
FBI: Most Wanted (TV series, 2024) (1 episode, 2024)
True Lies (TV series, 2023) (1 episode, 2023)
La Brea (TV series 2022) (2 episodes, 2022–2024)
FBI: International (TV series 2021) (1 episode, 2022)
Star Trek: Discovery (TV series 2017) (2 episodes, 2017–2019)
Under the Dome (TV series 2013) (4 episodes, 2013–2015)
Blue Bloods (TV series 2010) (10 episodes, 2012–2014)
The Mentalist (TV series 2008) (7 episodes, 2008–2013)
Once Upon a Time (TV series 2011) (3 episodes, 2011–2013)
Supah Ninjas (TV series 2011) (2 episodes, 2011–2013)
Castle (TV series 2009) (5 episodes, 2010–2012)
Arrow (TV series 2012) (2 episodes, 2012–2013)
Fire with Fire (Video 2012)
The Secret Circle (TV series 2011) (3 episodes, 2011–2012)
V (TV series 2009) (3 episodes, 2010–2011)
Supernatural (TV series 2005) (1 episode, 2011)
Producer
"Blue Bloods" (TV series 2013) (co-executive producer) (22 episodes, 2014)
"The Secret Circle" (TV series 2011) (co-executive producer) (9 episodes, 2012)
"Orphan" (2009)
"Moonlight" (TV series 2007) (executive producer) (11 episodes, 2007–2008)
"Cold Case" (TV series 2003) (supervising producer) (24 episodes, 2006–2007)
"E-Ring" (TV series 2005) (producer) (23 episodes, 2005–2006)
"The Mountain" (TV series 2004) (executive producer) (13 episodes, 2004–2005)
"Peak Experience" (2003)
Second Unit Director
"Orphan" (2009)
"Bionic Woman" (TV series 2007) (second unit director) (Episode: "Paradise Lost", 2007)
"Cold Case" (TV series 2003) (second unit director) (5 episodes, 2006–2007)
"E-Ring" (TV series 2005) (second unit director) (5 episodes, 2005–2006)
"The Fog" (2005) (as David M. Barrett)
"Supercross" (2005)
"Matando Cabos" (2004)
"Final Destination 2" (2003)
"Fastlane" (TV series 2002) (second unit director) (22 episodes, 2002–2003)
"Deuces Wild" (2002)
"Motocrossed" (2001)
"FreakyLinks" (TV series 2000) (second unit director) (Episode: "Subject: The Stone Room", 2001)
"Ball & Chain" (2001)
"Gilmore Girls" (TV series 2000) (second unit director) (unknown episodes)
"Stigmata" (1999)
"Pacific Blue" (TV series 1996) (second unit director) (13 episodes, 1999–2000)
Stunts
"The Double" (2011)
"The Town" (2010)
"The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" (2009)
"Miss March" (2009)
"Race to Witch Mountain" (2009)
"Moonlight" (TV series 2007) (stunts) (Episode: "Love Lasts Forever", 2008)
"Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2003)
"The Matrix Reloaded" (2003) (uncredited)
"Fastlane" (TV series 2002) (stunt coordinator) (18 episodes, 2002–2003)
"Gods and Generals" (2003)
"8 Mile" (2002)
"Windtalkers" (2002)
"Spider-Man" (2002) (uncredited)
"Dragonfly" (2002)
"Crossing Jordan" (TV series 2001) (stunt coordinator) (Episode "Pilot", 2001)
"Don't Say a Word" (2001)
"The Agency" (TV series 2001) (stunt coordinator) (unknown episodes)
"Dead Last" (TV series 2001) (stunt coordinator) (unknown episodes)
"Lizzie McGuire" (TV series 2001) (stunt coordinator) (2 episodes, 2001)
"Jurassic Park III" (2001)
Writer
"The Mountain" (TV series 2004) (10 episodes, 2004–2005)