Yakima Canutt

Yakima Canutt
Canutt in The Man From Utah (1934)
Born
Enos Edward Canutt

(1895-11-29)November 29, 1895
DiedMay 24, 1986(1986-05-24) (aged 90)
North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting placeValhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Other namesYak Canutt
Occupations
  • Rodeo rider
  • actor
  • stuntman
  • director
Years active1912–1975
Spouses
(m. 1917; div. 1922)
    Minnie Audrea Yeager Rice
    (m. 1931)
    Children3

    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.