Virginie Arnaud.
The quintessential female stunt performer
Virginie Arnaud
Virginie is the female stunt performer par excellence. Aged nine, she competed in the France gymnastics championships, before moving to Paris to attend Annie Fratellini’s school of circus arts. Soon scouted for her technique and bravery, she quickly made her mark as a talented stunt performer in the movie industry..
She has worked with renowned directors such as Brian de Palma, Luc Besson, Olivier Marchal, the Dardenne brothers, Scott Frank and Jean-François Richet, contributing to a wide array of ambitious projects. Her exceptional prowess propelled her to the USA, where she ended up scooping a Taurus World Stunt Award (Best Fight) for her work in “Fast and Furious”.
With her passion, dedication and incredible expertise, Virginie has made her mark on the stunt world but also become a source of inspiration for subsequent generations of women in the film industry.