stuntwoman
Female action substitute
A stuntwoman is a woman who performs dangerous action sequences in film or television, substituting for actors during risky scenes.
Stuntwomen execute falls, fights, car chases, and other physical feats requiring specialized training: The stuntwoman did all the rooftop jumps.
The role demands athletic skill and precise timing to create convincing action while minimizing actual danger.
Designing performance movement sequences
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- acrobaticsSkilled physical feats
fight · jump · fall · crash · explosion · car chase · wirework · fire burn
Lacking any apprehension
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- daringAdventurous courage
- boldCourageous and daring
- gutsyInformally courageous
intrepid · risk-taking · audacious · nerves of steel · adrenaline · danger · injury · calculated risk
Physical skill and agility
- agilityQuickness and ease
- strengthPower to exert force
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
stamina · endurance · gymnastics · martial arts · parkour · swimming · horseback riding · driving
Multiplying by two
- stand-inTemporary human placeholder
- actressFemale stage performer
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- shotQuick liquor serving
camera · director · production · blockbuster · cinematography · soundstage · set · trailer
Entertainment industry labor union
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- pay equityEqual pay for equal work
- industryEconomic production sector
Michelle Rodriguez · safety protocols · insurance · union · professional · specialist · veteran
choreography
Designing performance movement sequences
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
acrobatics · fight · jump · fall · crash · explosion · car chase · wirework · fire burn · ratchet
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
gutsy · intrepid · risk-taking · audacious · nerves of steel · adrenaline · danger · injury · calculated risk · composure
athleticism
Physical skill and agility
- agilityQuickness and ease
- strengthPower to exert force
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
dexterity · stamina · endurance · gymnastics · martial arts · parkour · swimming · horseback riding · driving · conditioning
doubling
Multiplying by two
shot · camera · director · production · blockbuster · cinematography · soundstage · set · trailer · premiere
SAG-AFTRA
Entertainment industry labor union
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- pay equityEqual pay for equal work
Michelle Rodriguez · industry · safety protocols · insurance · union · professional · specialist · veteran
- stunt performersdaredevil, fall guy, precision driver, glass breaker, human cannonball
- daredevilsbase jumper, cliff diver, adrenaline junkie, human cannonball, thrill seeker
- Women in Filmactress, film star, movie star, leading lady, supporting actress
- womenmothers, women, females, gals, daughters
stuntwomanleading lady
Principal female performer
star · actress · A-lister · headliner · marquee name
stuntwomanbody double
Performer replacing the star
office worker · script supervisor · stand-in · producer · extra