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body double

A movie actor who substitutes for a leading performer, especially in distance shots or scenes not involving the face, such as close-ups of a portion of the body.

body double

(Performing Arts) Films a person who substitutes for a star for the filming of a scene that involves shots of the body rather than the face

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