stunt driver

Action scene wheelman

A stunt driver is a professional who performs dangerous or difficult driving maneuvers for film, television, or live entertainment.

They execute car chases, crashes, jumps, and precision driving that would be too risky for actors.

Stunt drivers train extensively in vehicle control and work closely with coordinators to ensure safety: The stunt driver flipped the car three times and walked away without a scratch.

Opposites
risk and danger level

stunt driverchauffeur

Professional hired driver

driving instructor · limousine driver · valet · bus driver · Sunday driver

visibility and credit

stunt driverlead actor

movie star · leading man · leading lady

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G