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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But when a Stormtrooper shootout occurs or Mando has to take down a colossal space beast, stuntman Lateef Crowder dons the armor. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 May 2026 David Fincher directs the movie from a script from Quentin Tarantino and is a continuation of Brad Pitt‘s Oscar-winning Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stuntman character. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 French got his start in the television business by working as a stuntman for dozens of Western movies and shows — including Gunsmoke. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 Rawlins began his career as a stuntman and professional poker player before transitioning into screenwriting. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026 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 28 May. 2026.

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