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Yakima Canutt Biography
Birth Name:Enos Edward Canutt
Birth Place:Colfax, Washington, United States
Profession Stunts, Actor, Assistant director, Director, Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- Won a 1959 National Board of Review Award for his work on "Ben-Hur․"
- In 1971, he received the Western Heritage Trustees Award
- In 1975, he was inducted into the Rodeo Historical Society's Hall of Fame
- Was the father of stunt actors Joe Canutt and Tap Canutt
- Before becoming a stuntman, he was a rodeo bronco rider
- Got his big break in film when director Douglas Fairbanks used him in various roles
- Was best known for his work as a stuntman for Westerns
Awards
- 1959Special Citation-: winner