Actors And Their Stunt Doubles

We Can Be Heroes

Lynda Carter is pictured her stunt double Jeannie Epper on the set of the iconic Wonder Woman series in the ’70s. Epper was only paid a meager $250 to perform dangerous stunts, but at least Wonder Woman kept saving the world.

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The More You Know

  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • To thank Robin Williams for his work on Aladdin, Disney sent him a late Pablo Picasso painting.
  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • Walt Disney hated Goofy.
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