Also called: Photo Double
Stands in for a specific star in dangerous scenes, matching their size, look, and movement.
A stunt double wears the same wig and costume as the star and studies how they walk and fight, then performs the wire-work jump so the star doesn't have to. Long-time doubles often work with one actor for years.
SAG-AFTRA stunt performers earn roughly $1,200+ per day plus 'adjustments' for dangerous gags, but most work only some days a year. Typical full-time-equivalent figures are estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Athletic training plus physically resembling an actor.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Kinesiology, Dance.
Growing about average. Follows action production.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI face swaps make doubles more useful but digital humans may replace some; real dangerous action still needs a human body.
Classes: Physical education, Gymnastics or martial arts, Dance, Theater.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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