Yakima Canutt | |
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![]() Canutt in The Man From Utah (1934) | |
Born | Enos Edward Canutt November 29, 1895 Colfax, Washington, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1986 North Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 90)
Resting place | Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery |
Other names | Yak Canutt |
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Years active | 1912–1975 |
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Children | 3 |
Enos Edward "Yakima" Canutt (November 29, 1895 – May 24, 1986) was an American champion rodeo rider, actor, stuntman, and action director. He developed many stunts for films and the techniques and technology to protect stuntmen performing them.