Who is a stuntman and what do they do? The task of the stuntman/woman is to replace the actor in the dangerous scenes in films.
What are the activities of the job? Executing jumps from high buildings; car/motorbike driving at high speed, crashing through various obstacles; acrobatics with horses, trains, and planes; offering training and supervision for novice stuntmen/women; daily physical training.
Where is it done and under what conditions? Indoors, outdoors or underwater.
What tools/equipment do they use? Various protective clothing and equipment (protective helmets etc) and performance equipment, according to the specific activities required in the film.
What do you need to succeed? You need a high school education, usually a sports high-school/ or higher education (in the field of sport). You also need manual dexterity and agility, good coordination, ability to put up with stress, good reflexes and flexibility, driving abilities, good health. Ability to ride a horse is also useful.