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Yakima Canutt

Acting

Born November 29, 1895 · Colfax, Washington, U.S.A.

Died May 24, 1986

Also known as Enos Edward "Yakima" Canutt · Enos Edward Canutt

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yakima Canutt (November 29, 1895 – May 24, 1986), also known as Yak Canutt, was an American rodeo rider, actor, stuntman and action director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yakima Canutt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. ​

Awards & recognition

  • National Rodeo Hall of Fame · 1976
  • Academy Honorary Award · 1967
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography50+ titles

The Iron Rider

1926as Yak Halliday

Heart of the Rio Grande

1942as Wranger (uncredited)

Rough Riding Ranger

1935as Henchman Draw

The Vanishing Legion

1931as Yak

Spy Smasher Returns

1966as Armored Car Driver (uncredited)

San Fernando Valley

1944Stunt Coordinator

Heart of the Rockies

1937as Charlie Coe

Gone with the Wind

1939as Renegade

Rio Bravo

1959as Gunman on Horse (uncredited)

The Vigilantes Are Coming

1936as Henchman Barsam [Ch. 1]

Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic

1993as Self - 2nd Unit Director (archive footage)

Stagecoach

1939as Cavalry Scout / Indian Attacking Stagecoach (uncredited)

Where Eagles Dare

1968Second Unit Director

Spartacus

1960Second Unit, Stunts Coordinator

The Lone Ranger

1938Stunts

Zorro Rides Again

1937Stunt Double

Westward Bound

1930as Gang Leader Jim

The Ranger and the Lady

1940as Mack

Laughing at Life

1933Stunt Double

Gentleman Jim

1942Stunts

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939Stunts

Nevada City

1941as 2nd Stagecoach Driver

The Last Frontier

1932as Wild Bill

Dodge City

1939Stunts

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Jungle Girl

1941Stunt Coordinator

They Died with Their Boots On

1941Stunt Coordinator

In Old Chicago

1938Stunts

Rex the Devil Horse

1926as Dave Carson

Breakheart Pass

1975Stunt Coordinator

The Charge of the Light Brigade

1936Stunt Double

Rio Lobo

1970Second Unit Director

The Fall of the Roman Empire

1964Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator

Hangman's Knot

1952Second Unit Director

For Whom the Bell Tolls

1943as Young Cavalryman

Cowboy Serenade

1942Stunts

Outlaws of Sonora

1938Stunt Coordinator

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine

1936Stunt Double, Stunts

Fighting With Kit Carson

1933Stunts

Cat Ballou

1965Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator

King Richard and the Crusaders

1954Second Unit Director

Mogambo

1953Second Unit Director

Hellfire

1949Second Unit Director

Angel and the Badman

1947Second Unit Director

Dark Command

1940as Townsman on Balcony

Khartoum

1966Second Unit Director

The King's Thief

1955Second Unit Director

Call of the Rockies

1944Second Unit

Song of Texas

1943as Rodeo Performer

Idaho

1943Stunts