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
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There was lots of nostalgic archival footage shown of the amateur stuntmen, including the late Ryan Dunn and ex-cast member Bam Margera.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Since beginning his career as a stuntman and stunt coordinator, Hargrave has established himself as a filmmaker of note, known for unique and character-driven action in his work across film and TV.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Glover, born in 1976 in Pomona, was an adrenaline junkie who dreamed of being everything from a stuntman to a race car driver.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Looking at the evolution of stuntmen and women, there’s a lot changed but very little change as far as their mindset went.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Since beginning his career as a stuntman and stunt coordinator, Hargrave has established himself as a filmmaker of note, known for unique and character-driven action in his work across film and TV.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Glover, born in 1976 in Pomona, was an adrenaline junkie who dreamed of being everything from a stuntman to a race car driver.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Looking at the evolution of stuntmen and women, there’s a lot changed but very little change as far as their mindset went.
—Todd Gilchrist, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stuntman
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“Stuntman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuntman. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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