stuntman

/ ˈstʌntmən /

noun

1. a person who performs dangerous acts in a film, television programme, etc in place of an actor

Example Sentences

The Hollywood stuntman and actor died on 12 August at a care home in the US state of Missouri, according to an online obituary.

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His first role as a stuntman was for the TV series Soldiers of Fortune, which ran from 1955 to 1957.

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While many might not recognise Rondell's name, they will have likely seen him set alight for the cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here while shaking hands with fellow stuntman Danny Rogers.

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It happened while he was waiting backstage with co-star Jason Sudeikis, stuntman Johnny Knoxville and singer Neil Young for their sketch “Appalachian Emergency Room.”

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The Canadian actor, known for roles in La La Land and The Notebook, also starred as a stuntman in last year's The Fall Guy.

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