There are a small number of gutsy Hollywood stars who insist on doing their own stunt work. But because most A-listers are happy to hand the really dangerous stuff over to the professionals, stunt doubles are always in demand in Tinseltown.
Unfortunately, not every stunt has a happy ending. Brushes with death are an occupational hazard for Hollywood stunt doubles — and these were some of the most hazardous…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – David Holmes – Part 1 | 0:20
Back to the Future Part II – Cheryl Wheeler | 1:03
The Expendables 2 – Kun Liu | 2:03
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter – Olivia Jackson | 2:44
The Hangover Part II – Scott McLean | 3:42
Movie Scenes That Almost Killed the Stunt Double