stuntrek

Not true, in fact they are currently being investigated by the FBI and the Department of Labor for the embezzlement of funds.

Here is one of the many links.

http://www.sagwatchdog.com/wp/2012/03/13/and-the-hits-just-keep-coming/

I also was called in before the FBI and Department of Labor to testified as well.

Some Actors are proud to talk about their stunt doubles, while others will claim that they do all their own stunts...which is not true most of the time....just look at the credits at the end of a movie or look up the credits on IMDB on the movie and you just might find who the Actor's stunt double really is.

Interesting, second paragraph, I would say we are just part of the crew. We are Member of the same Actors Union but a lot of the time we work more with special effects and camera getting the shot done correctly.

Third paragraph, that all depends on the stunt coordinator. Some are very careful in who they hire to double an Actor, while others will hire another a stunt coordinator so that they too will get a job in return. Men sometimes still double women (all in the name of "safety") and worst of all there are still times that they will paint themselves "Black" and "steal" those jobs as well.

LOL... you are correct : )

Ricardo was a true Gentleman. Always a kind word for EVERYONE. I work with him on Fantasy Island as well. The day I walked on the set of Naked Gun and HE came up to me and said Hello, Leslie. I could not believe he even remembered me or my name. One of a kind Renaissance Man and a Great Actor as well.

Great question. Yes I have turned down work. A stunt person is NOT a daredevil. Like Actors, we must be able to perform over and over again until the Director gets the shot they want.

If I am already on the set, I can make suggestions, especially if I am the stunt coordinator.