"Former stuntman" refers to someone who used to work as a person who performs dangerous and exciting actions for movies, but does not currently work in that profession anymore. Full definition
With Deadpool's director, Tim Miller, departing due to «creative differences,» former stuntman David Leitch, whose previous credits include John Wick and Atomic Blonde, stepped in. (reelviews.net)
Former stuntman Chad Stahelski is back in the director's chair, and he knows his craft inside out: Every body blow lands hard, every gunshot roars like thunder. (timeout.com)