stuntdouble
nounUK /ˈstʌnt ˌdʌb.əl/
US /ˈstʌnt ˌdʌb.əl/
A stunt double is a person who does dangerous tricks in a movie in place of the actor.
The actor's stunt double jumped off the roof for the action scene.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who performs risky physical feats for another person in a performance.
The stunt double practiced the car chase for weeks.
3. A substitute who takes on a difficult or dangerous task for someone else.
In the game, he acted as a stunt double for his injured teammate.
4. A trained performer skilled in falls, fights, and acrobatics used in filmmaking.
She worked as a stunt double in several superhero movies.