Yakima Canutt

Birth Name:

Enos Edward Canutt

Birth Place:

Colfax, Washington, United States

Profession

Stunts, Actor, Assistant director, Director, Writer, Producer

In 1971, he received the Western Heritage Trustees Award
In 1975, he was inducted into the Rodeo Historical Society's Hall of Fame
Won a 1959 National Board of Review Award for his work on "Ben-Hur․"
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

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