Austria, not only produced Hollywood action film star Arnold Schwarzenegger, but also the erotic film star Mick Blue. Born on September 9, 1976 in Graz, Austria, the same region as Schwarzenegger, this next-generation adult film stud began his exhibition work as a model in photo shoots for a Austrian magazine called OEKM. His first glimpse at performing sexually on camera came around September of 2000, while in Paris, working for a German company called Videorama. He credits the owner of the OEKM magazine for having recommended him for Videorama as well as helping him make contacts at a convention in Berlin. Still new to the whole industry, Mick waited until 2001, the next year when he began getting offers. In 2002, Mick began working steadily mostly in Europe. 2003 marked the beginning of recognition for his work during the two years he had been in the industry. He was awarded in Belgium, Best Supporting Actor in March 2003 and received a nomination for Best Foreign Performer of the Year in Berlin, 2003. When he began working in America, or at least with American cast and production companies, he received further award nominations in 2004. Approximately, 3 AVN Award nominations in categories including Foreign Performer of the Year, Best Couple Scene and Best Anal Scene. In addition to his established performing career, Mick is also an accomplished director, making his start back in 2005 and going steady.