After starting his career in front of the camera, working his way up as a successful stunt coordinator and second unit director on films like Predator and The Long Riders, he transitioned making his directorial debut on the acclaimed hit series The A-Team. His first feature film as a director was Action Jackson and later went on to direct Dark Angel. He is the son of legendary stuntman Paul Baxley, cousin of stuntman Gary Baxley, Father of stuntman Craig Baxley Jr. and grandfather of stunt performer Cash Baxley.