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Best Boy

Expert Sources: Yohan Herman
Last updated: Jul 27, 2023
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Career Overview

The Best Boy is the title given to the head assistant to the Gaffer or Key Grip in their respective departments. In both cases, the Best Boy Electric (electric department) or Best Boy Grip (grip department) manages the rest of that department’s crew and oversees all the equipment used within that department.

Alternate Titles

Best Boy Grip

Avg. Salary

$92,0001