stuntman

noun

stunt·​man ˈstənt-ˌman 

: a man who performs stunts

especially : one who doubles for an actor during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes

Examples of stuntman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brad Pitt revises his Oscar-winning role as Booth, a stuntman and sidekick to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton in the original 2019 film. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Writers, directors, tech advisors, safety coordinators, stuntmen, actors. — Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The film, which sees Pitt reprise his Oscar-winning role as Hollywood stuntman Cliff Booth, ultimately came in at approximately two hours and 20 minutes. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

David Fincher is directing, with Brad Pitt returning in the title role of a former Hollywood stuntman. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above