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19 Wild Stunts Actors Did Themselves
These actors pushed their bodies to the limit.
Though there are conflicting accounts of the dagger scene (some legends claim that he nearly died while filming it), Peter Jackson confirmed Mortensen did, in fact, use his sword to block Lurtz's (Lawrence Makoare) flying knife — which was real — heading in his direction. Troublemaker Studios / Via youtube.com Though celebrated for impeccable efforts as a stunt double in renowned Hollywood flicks, Zoë Bell's work in Death Proof showcased exactly why she's such a highly sought-after in the first place. His efforts in martial arts deserve applause, but it's his stunt driving that really steals the show in the fourth installment, specifically the show-stopping scene in the Arc De Triomphe in Paris.
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