Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stunt-double

noun

/stʌnt ˈdʌbəl/

Definition

A stunt-double is a professional who substitutes for an actor during dangerous scenes in film and television.

Examples

During the filming of the action movie, the stunt-double performed all of the dangerous car chase scenes.
The actor credited their stunt-double for doing all the hard work in the thrilling fight sequence.
Many stunt-doubles are trained in martial arts or gymnastics.

Meaning

The term ‘stunt-double’ refers to an individual who performs stunts that are too risky for the lead actor, helping to create thrilling action sequences while keeping the actor safe.