stunt woman

American  

noun

Movies, Television.

1. a woman who substitutes for an actor in scenes requiring hazardous or acrobatic feats.

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Etymology

Origin of stunt woman

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The actress and stunt woman Susan Backlinie, whose portrayal of a violent death as the first shark attack victim in the opening scene of the blockbuster movie “Jaws” terrified moviegoers, died on Saturday.

From New York Times • May 12, 2024

Alicia Rodis, who was a stunt woman and fight choreographer before she became an intimacy coordinator on shows like HBO's "The Deuce," explained the job this way:

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2021

She trained left-handed and producers revealed most of the fighting is done by the actress herself, not a stunt woman.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2019

Brie: We did our wrestling training with Chavo Guerrero Jr., who's incredible, and also Shauna Doggins, our stunt coordinator and Helen Everett, our stunt woman, who doubles as me on the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2017

Eventually, a stunt woman was put in Alba's place.

From The Guardian • May 21, 2010