Yakima Canutt
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 (aged 90) North Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| 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.