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Yakima Canutt

American rodeo rider, actor and stuntman (1895-1986) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 90

Enos Edward "Yakima" Canutt was an American rodeo rider, stuntman, and actor. Sometimes called "the King of the Stuntmen," he is considered one of the influential figures in the history of motion picture stuntcraft.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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A life in dates

1986Died24 May 19861980HollywoodSeries1976National Rodeo Hall of FameAward1968The Dick Cavett ShowSeries1967Academy Honorary AwardAward1959Rio BravoFilm, Gunman on Horse (uncredited)1950Rocky MountainFilm, Trooper Ryan (USA) (uncredited)1946My Pal TriggerFilm, Director1943Coney IslandFilm, Saloon Waiter in Brawl1942Spy SmasherFilm, Armored Car Driver (uncredited)1940Calling Philo VanceFilm, Sorrento Sailor (uncredited)1938Overland Stage RaidersFilm, Bus Driver (uncredited)1936King of the PecosFilm, Pete1935Lawless RangeFilm, Joe Burns1934'Neath the Arizona SkiesFilm, Sam Black1933Riders of DestinyFilm, (uncredited)1932The Hurricane ExpressFilm, Henchman1930The TexanFilm, Cowboy (uncredited)1895Born29 November 1895

People around Yakima

  • Gone with the Wind 1939
  • Rio Bravo 1959
  • Stagecoach 1939
  • For Whom the Bell Tolls 1943
  • Dark Command 1940

Filmography 40

270 credits on file

Television 2

Awards

National Rodeo Hall of Fame1976
Academy Honorary Award1967
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1986 · aged 90