stuntwoman
noun
stunt·wom·an
ˈstənt-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman who doubles for an actress during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes
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Thomas also starred as fellow stuntwoman Jody Banks, often accompanying Colt on his adventures.
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 May 2024
The former actor and stuntwoman was one of the company’s clients.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 12 May 2024
In addition to her daughter, who is also a stuntwoman, Ms. Epper is survived by her husband, Tim Kimack; her son, Richard; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 11 May 2024
The groundbreaking Hollywood stuntwoman's career lasted more 70 years, across more than 150 films and TV shows.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 7 May 2024
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 May 2024
The former actor and stuntwoman was one of the company’s clients.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 12 May 2024
In addition to her daughter, who is also a stuntwoman, Ms. Epper is survived by her husband, Tim Kimack; her son, Richard; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 11 May 2024
The groundbreaking Hollywood stuntwoman's career lasted more 70 years, across more than 150 films and TV shows.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 7 May 2024
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“Stuntwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuntwoman. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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