stuntman

noun

stunt·​man ˈstənt-ˌman How to pronounce stuntman (audio)
: a man who performs stunts
especially : one who doubles for an actor during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes

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David Leitch — the stuntman turned director behind John Wick and The Fall Guy — is in talks to direct a new Ocean’s movie, a knowledgeable source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. TheInSneider was the first to report the news. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025 The 50-year-old stuntman, real name Stephen Gilchrist Glover, had Wahlberg on his podcast, Steve-O's Wild Ride to promote the film. Sophie Hessekiel, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 Trained in martial arts since his teenage years, Ng first started out as an assistant action choreographer and stuntman, before landing acting roles in films like Once Upon a Time in Shanghai and Birth of the Dragon. Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024 The actor was also spotted chatting with his stuntman, who was dressed in full racing gear and a helmet camera. Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stuntman 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stuntman was in 1927

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“Stuntman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuntman. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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