Also called: Stuntman, Stuntwoman
Performs dangerous action on camera: falls, fights, car hits, and fire burns.
A stunt performer might rehearse a fight for days, then on shoot day get thrown through a breakaway table 10 times, landing safely each time. They train constantly in martial arts, gymnastics, and driving.
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. No degree; years of athletic training (gymnastics, martial arts) and stunt workshops.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Kinesiology, Theater, Physical Education.
Growing about average. Steady demand for action content; digital doubles are a growing concern.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI digital doubles and video tools may replace some smaller stunts; real falls, fights and car hits on set still need trained performers.
Classes: Physical education, Gymnastics or martial arts, Theater, Dance.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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