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stunt double
/ˈstʌnt ˌdʌb.əl/
Definition
1
A person who replaces an actor in a film or television production to perform dangerous or physically demanding feats, typically chosen for their physical resemblance to the lead performer.
2
A person who does the heavy lifting or absorbs the professional fallout while the primary individual takes all the public credit.
Examples
He was so dedicated to his craft that even his stunt double requested a stunt double for the craft services line.
If politicians had to use stunt doubles for their press conferences, the approval ratings might actually improve.
I told my boss I needed a stunt double to get through the quarterly budget meeting without crying.