A stunt person, also known as a stunt performer, is a professional individual who performs hazardous and often life-threatening action sequences for movies, television shows, and live performances. They are trained to execute dangerous stunts such as car chases, falls from heights, and combat scenes. Other terms that can be used interchangeably with stunt person include stunt double, stunt performer, and action performer. A stunt double is a performer who works as a stand-in for an actor during dangerous or physically demanding scenes. While a stunt performer is an individual who specializes in performing stunts and other fight sequences. The term action performer is also used for those who perform stunts in various live shows and performances.