stunt double

stunt double
A type of body double, specifically, a skilled stand-in used for dangerous film or video sequences, in motion pictures and television, such as jumping out of a building, jumping from vehicle to vehicle, fight sequences and other sophisticated stunts.

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  • stunt double — noun count a STUNT MAN or STUNT WOMAN who works with a particular actor or actress in a movie …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Stunt double — Infobox Occupation name= PAGENAME caption= Pyrotechnics stunt exhibition by Giant Auto Rodéo , Ciney, Belgium official names= Stunt double, body double type= activity sector= Entertainment competencies= Physical fitness, daring, acting skills… …   Wikipedia

  • stunt double(s) —   a stunt performer(s) (aka stunts) that take the place of an actor when the scene calls for a dangerous or risky action (car crash, fight, window jump, etc.); doubles usually have the same build or appearance as the star; also called stunt… …   Glossary of cinematic terms

  • stunt double — stunt performer who performs stunts in place of another actor and is chosen for his resemblance to the actor he is replacing …   English contemporary dictionary

  • stunt double — /ˈstʌnt dʌbəl/ (say stunt dubuhl) noun someone who is paid to perform hazardous or acrobatic feats, especially one who replaces a film actor in scenes requiring such feats. {stunt2 + double (def. 17) …  

  • Stunt-Double — Stuntman; Kaskadeur (veraltend); Sensationsdarsteller …   Universal-Lexikon

  • stunt double — noun, pl ⋯ doubles [count] : a person who takes an actor s place during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes for a movie or TV show …   Useful english dictionary

  • Double — Dou ble, n. 1. Twice as much; twice the number, sum, quantity, length, value, and the like. [1913 Webster] If the thief be found, let him pay double. Ex. xxii. 7. [1913 Webster] 2. Among compositors, a doublet (see {Doublet}, 2.); among pressmen …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Stunt — A stunt is an unusual and difficult physical feat, or any act requiring a special skill, performed for artistic purposes in TV, theatre, or cinema. Stunts are a big part of many action movies.Before computer generated imagery special effects,… …   Wikipedia

  • Stunt performer — Infobox Occupation name= PAGENAME caption= Pyrotechnics stunt exhibition by Giant Auto Rodéo , Ciney, Belgium official names= Stuntman, stunt performer type= activity sector= Entertainment competencies= Physical fitness, daring, acting skills… …   Wikipedia

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