stuntperson
Actor's risky substitute
A stuntperson performs dangerous physical actions in film or television in place of actors—falls, fights, car crashes, fire stunts.
The gender-neutral term covers stuntmen and stuntwomen alike.
Stunt performers require athletic training and specialized skills, often working anonymously while doubling for famous faces: The stuntperson did all the rooftop chase scenes.
Exciting film segment
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- wireworkCraft using bent metal
- precision drivingExpert vehicle control technique
- pyrotechnicsArt of explosive displays
fight choreography · rigging · rehearsal · camera angles · special effects · car chase · fire burn · descender
Source of potential harm
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- dangerExposure to harm
- safetyFreedom from harm
- precautionPreventive safety measure
padding · harness · crash mat · spotter · emergency · insurance · liability · calculation
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- strengthPower to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
acrobatics · gymnastics · tumbling · balance · dexterity · conditioning · fitness · training
Auxiliary film production team
- SAG-AFTRAEntertainment industry labor union
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
industry · union · adjustment · specialty · Hollywood · Bollywood · recognition
Performer replacing the star
- stand-inTemporary human placeholder
- matchingIdentical in appearance
- wardrobeGarment storage furniture
- wigArtificial head covering
silhouette · over-the-shoulder · wide shot · disguise · resemblance · shadow work
action scene
Exciting film segment
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- wireworkCraft using bent metal
- precision drivingExpert vehicle control technique
pyrotechnics · fight choreography · rigging · rehearsal · camera angles · special effects · car chase · fire burn · descender · breakaway glass
hazard
Source of potential harm
precaution · padding · harness · crash mat · spotter · emergency · insurance · liability · calculation · safety coordinator
agility
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- strengthPower to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
flexibility · acrobatics · gymnastics · tumbling · balance · dexterity · conditioning · fitness · training · athleticism
second unit
Auxiliary film production team
- SAG-AFTRAEntertainment industry labor union
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- veteranExperienced former soldier
breakout · industry · union · adjustment · specialty · Hollywood · Bollywood · recognition
body double
Performer replacing the star
wig · silhouette · over-the-shoulder · wide shot · disguise · resemblance · shadow work