Stunt doubles are rarely recognized for the risks they take in their daring profession. Could you tell them apart from their celebrity counterparts from afar?
Twinning
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s stunt double looks uncannily similar to him—and that’s because they’re cousins! Tanoai Reed first worked with The Rock on the set of The Scorpion King in 2002 and have been inseparable since.
Good Friends
Harrison Ford understands just how valuable his stunt double, Vic Armstrong, is to his career. Armstrong was instrumental in the making of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. When Ford had to take a break from acting after sustaining an injury, Armstrong had his back, performing for him while he recovered.
Three’s Company
Bruce Willis is seen here photographed with two of his stunt doubles. In Willis’ case, his stunts tended to be on the more dangerous side, so it was often necessary to have more than one stunt double on set in case anyone got injured during the scene.
The Fresh Princes
Will Smith was once called the “most powerful actor in Hollywood” by Newsweek magazine. His stunt double has a higher salary than most due to the fast pace of his movies, like the Bad Boys franchise and Ali.
Say My Name
Robert Pattinson is seen here on the set of Twilight with his stunt double. The two look almost identical! They might even sparkle in the sunlight.
Palling Around
Taylor Lautner was also known for his role in the Twilight saga. He and his stunt double were captured on set goofing around in black sportswear.
Working on Their Tan
Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi, is seen here sunbathing in her signature gold bikini with her stunt double. Fisher was wearing the garment in the scene where she kills Jabba the Hutt. When asked if she would rather have her double kill him, she said, “No! That's the best time I ever had as an actor. And the only reason to go into acting is if you can kill a giant monster.”
Guardian of the Stunt Doubles
WWE Dave Batista played the beefy and intimidating Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy. Finding someone to replicate his ripped figure was difficult, but eventually, they came across Robert de Groot, who looks astonishingly similar to the WWE champion.
Seeing Double
This is a photo from Emma Watson’s early days on the set of the Harry Potter series. Watson, who played girl genius Hermione Granger, is seen here smiling and laughing with her stunt double.
The Boys Who Lived
Daniel Radcliffe, who began his acting career at only 10 years old, is seen here joking around on set of the Harry Potter film series with his stunt double.
Tons of Action
Brad Pitt and his stunt double are standing side by side on set of the crime-thriller, The Counselor. Although Pitt’s stunt double was a few inches shorter, the two definitely made it work.
Hard(l)y Noticeable
Tom Hardy infamously played Bane in The Dark Knight franchise. His voice was barely recognizable! Here he is having a chat with his stunt double on set.
Not All Fun and Games
Tony Angelotti played the stunt double for Johnny Depp on set of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He almost died while performing a “human yo-yo scene” and ended up sustaining permanent injury. Angelotti sued Disney for the incident.
No Capes!
Spider-man…what are you wearing? Spidey and his stunt double can be seen here on set of The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Can anybody explain why one of them is wearing jeans?
Tricks of the Trade
Tom Hiddleston reportedly prefers to do his own stunts, always finding ways to learn and improve his technique. He’s known for asking a lot of questions about how best to execute various moves on screen. Just in case, two stunt doubles are kept on set at all times.
Working as a Team
Anthony Mackie has been working with his stunt double since 2012. They look near-identical from a distance! This photo was snapped on the st of Captain America: Civil War.
The Godfathers
It goes without saying that Robert De Niro takes his job seriously, but at the age of 75, sometimes a little assistance from a stunt double is necessary.
Bond 2.0
Daniel Craig generally likes to do his own stunts. He is seen here on set of Casino Royale, taking some tips from his stunt double.
Affleck Deux
Ben Affleck’s stunt double, Rich Cetrone, looks just like him. They took this selfie in Hawaii filming Triple Frontier during a party where Affleck hosted all of his 500-person crew.
Same Frame
Finding someone with the same physique of Arnold Schwarzenegger was difficult, but not impossible. Peter Kent was just as buff as the former Mr. Universe.
Quite the Resume
Natascha Hopkins is one of the most successful stuntwomen in Hollywood, doubling for actresses like Kerry Washington, Zoe Kravitz, Halle Berry, and even Beyonce.
Similar Talent
Jackie Chan admits his moves aren’t quite as perfect as they used to be. He’s been working with Liu Peng, who resembles a nearly identical younger version of Jackie Chan. They’ve worked together since 2014 in four films: Skiptrace, Kung Fu Yoga, Railroad Tigers, and Bleeding Steel.
Squad Goals
This amazing photo from the set of Game of Thrones depicts five stunt doubles from the show hanging out together. Which do you think looks most like their character?
Fitting the Role
Chandler Riggs, a 19-year-old actor who plays Carl Grimes on The Walking Dead, is seen here with his stunt double, a 33-year-old woman. This practice isn’t uncommon in the industry.
Damsels in Distress
Kate Winslet is seen here next to her stunt double on the set of Titanic. Both are looking a little bit damp.
Hulky Guys
Manny Perry, a popular stuntman who began his career in the world of bodybuilding, is seen here alongside Lou Ferrigno and Frank Orsatti on the set of The Incredible Hulk.
Father Time
At the age of 54, Keanu Reeves isn’t as spritely as he used to be. He used to do all his own stunts, but nowadays, a double has to fill in on occasion. He’s seen here with a double on the set of John Wick: Chapter 3. The John Wick franchise was actually directed by a former stunt double of Keanu’s!
Gym Freak
Mark Wahlberg’s “shadow” on the set of Transformers: Age of Extinction was stuntman Dan Mast. When asked what the hardest part about maintaining Wahlberg’s physique, Mast said it was difficult to find places to work out during filming. “We were living out of hotels,” said Mast. “And hotel gyms are awful.”
Brothers
Hugh Jackman’s brother-in-law, Richard Bradshaw, was perfect for the role of Jackman’s stunt double. Bradshaw’s career as a stuntman spans almost three decades and he has appeared in notable films like The Fifth Element, Titanic, and Tomorrow Never Dies.
Blindspot
Jamie Alexander and her Blindspot stunt double, Kylie Furneaux, look like they could be sisters. They’ve been working together for over 10 years.
Michael Squared
Michale Douglas and his stunt double, Michael Runyard, are actually great friends and golfing buddies. Not only do they look strikingly similar, but they share a first name! Runyard has also filled in for Sean Connery, Adam Sandler, Christopher Walken, and Harrison Ford in the past.
Watching the Action
Priyanka Chopra is seen here watching her stunt double in the midst of a fight on the set of Quantico. In season 3, Chopra ended up performing some of her own stunts. Maybe she was inspired by her double, Aja Frary.
Foxy Ladies
Megan Fox may be one of a kind, but she’s pictured with her stunt double, who looks startlingly similar to herself.
Two Thors Are Better Than One
Chris Hemsworth’s longtime friend and stunt double Bobby Holland Hanton is seen here dressed as Thor. Holland Hanton actually had a reputation as a “bad boy” around Hollywood.
McDreamy and McSteamy
Patrick Dempsey received critical acclaim for his role in Grey’s Anatomy. His stunt double looks a little more like a young Dustin Hoffman, but could easily dupe an audience after post.
Jolly for Jolie
Angelina Jolie has been working with her stunt double, Eunice Huthart, for 11 years and counting. The two think very highly of one another, with Huthart stating she wouldn’t have been working with Jolie if she were just some “Hollywood idiot.” Huthart has sustained a number of injuries, but she tries to be careful.
John Travolta and His Shadow
Even though their hair is different, John Travolta looks somewhat similar to his stunt double.
Frodo Jr.
Elijah Wood may only be 5’5″, but he needed an even shorter person to play Frodo in The Hobbit. Kiran Shan is the world’s shortest stuntman according to Guinness World Records and has appeared in almost 40 films as a stuntman or body double.
Two and a Half Men
Ian McKellen of Lord of the Rings fame is seen here with his two stunt doubles, one of which towers over him by at least two feet. He’s wearing a different boot on one foot so the directors can tell him apart from the others.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Jason Momoa needed two stunt doubles on the set of Aquaman. The 39-year-old actor tends to do his own stunts, but he knew he needed assistance. “I needed help. I’m almost 40 and it’s starting to hurt, so there’s just so many stunts.”
Safety First
Chris Evans is known for playing Captain America in the Avengers series. He’s pictured here with his stunt double who does all the hand-to-hand combat for him. Can’t scratch that precious face!
Leaving it to the Professionals
Danny Trejo is seen here with his stunt double on the set of Machete Kills in 2013. Trejo said in an interview that doing your own stunts is nothing more than a show of bravado: “If they get hurt, I’m sorry to say but they just need to put a mustache on another Mexican and we can keep going. But if I get hurt, everybody’s out of a job. So I don’t choose to do that.”
Getting Revenge
While filming a fight scene in Escape from New York (1981), Kurt Russell’s stunt double Dick Warlock was facing off in the ring against a real wrestler named Ox. He ended up being beaten to the point where he couldn’t do the master shot. In the end, Russell had to do his own stunts and admitting to hitting Ox a little harder than necessary.
Two-ma
Uma Thurman is seen here on the set of Kill Bill with her stunt double Zoe Bell, who can take all the credit for the graphic fight scenes in the film.
The Iron Man
Clay Donahue Fontenot is one of the most highly sought-after stuntmen in the industry. He has performed in over 60 films. Fontenot is the man in the Iron Man suit. It was actually designed specifically for his body.
Doppelgangers
When they picked Mark Ruffalo’s stunt double, they hit the nail on the head. From afar, Anthony Molinari looks just like his celebrity counterpart.
It’s A Necessity
Actors that are minors legally need to have a stunt double. Quvenzhan Wallis’ double for the movie Annie had to dress like her ten-year-old counterpart.
Look Closer
J-Lo’s stunt double is actually a man! It’s pretty hard to tell them apart when standing right beside one another.
Doing His Own Stunts
Tom Cruise is notorious for doing his own stunts. He performed most of them for Mission Impossible: Fallout, but he can still be seen here with his stunt double on set.
Gingers
Rupert Grint portrayed Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise since 2001. He is seen here posing next to his stunt double who looks shockingly similar to him.
Double Trouble
Regina King and her stunt double are seen posing here on the set of Southland.
Chillin’ in the Rubble
Right before shooting Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Shia LaBeouf got into a car accident and injured his hand. This meant his stunt double had a lot more action during the film.
The Fight to End it All
Pictured here are Brienne of Tarth and The Hound standing alongside their stunt doubles, who had just shot the scene where Brienne and The Hound fought to the death.
Mask Off
Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz are pictured alongside their stunt doubles in 1994’s The Mask. The film was actually Diaz’s breakthrough role.
No More “Disney Kid”
Zac Efron is seen here with a stunt double who shares a similar jacked physique.
Pratt and Pratt
Chris Pratt has been working closely with stunt double Tony McFarr in movies like The Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World, and Avengers: Infinity War.
Triple Threat
Michael J. Fox played Marty in Back to the Future, but he wasn’t the only one! His stunt double (Charlie Croughwell), photo double (Kevin Holloway), and stand-in (Robert Bennett) are all seen here together.
We Can Be Heroes
Lynda Carter is pictured her stunt double Jeannie Epper on the set of the iconic Wonder Woman series in the ’70s. Epper was only paid a meager $250 to perform dangerous stunts, but at least Wonder Woman kept saving the world.
Jack of All Trades
Margot Robbie’s stunt double, Ingrid Kleinig, found her way into the world of stunts when she was swinging 140 above the arena during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympics. She also doubles for actress Evangeline Lilly.
Making Her Mark
Joette Orman, who describes herself as “top-heavy,” has made a name for herself doubling for women like Rebel Wilson, Christina Hendricks, and Margo Martindale.