Kara Petersen is an American stunt actress best known for her portrayal of the District 6 female tribute in the 2012 film, '' The Hunger Games'', as well as several appearances in

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sitcoms. She currently has been credited over 70 times since the start of her career. Petersen stands at four feet eleven inches, which has led her to be a double for many child actors. She has a background in both gymnastics and dancing, where she has also appeared as a gymnast and a body double in films and television about the sport.

Career

Petersen began her stunt career in 2004 with ''Quintuplets''. Since then, she has appeared in programs such as ''

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'', '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' and '' Make It or Break It''. She appeared in the film, ''

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'' as a stunt double for Ty Simpkins. Recently, Petersen has doubled for Cameron Boyce ('' Jessie''), Ryan Lee (''

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'') and Jill Basey (''

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'').

Filmography

For all credits, Petersen was a stunt performer or double, except for her appearance in ''Cooties''. In productions such as '' The Hunger Games'', '' Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' and ''

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'', she served as both a character and a stunt performer.

Awards and nominations

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Petersen, Kara Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American stunt performers 21st-century American actresses