# stuntman

/stˈʌntmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stuntman
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

a man who does dangerous actions in films or TV shows instead of the main actor.

For teachers: a male performer who carries out dangerous or physically demanding sequences in place of an actor during film or television production. Employed to protect principal actors during fights, falls, vehicle chases, and similar sequences.

## Examples

- The stuntman jumps off the bridge in the film.
- The stuntman rehearsed the car chase three times before the director allowed the cameras to roll.
- Although audiences credit the lead actor for the rooftop pursuit, the stuntman performed the most perilous leaps after weeks of choreography and safety checks.

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