Yakima Canutt
ABOUT YAKIMA CANUTT
Film actor and stuntman known primarily for appearing in the films The Showdown, Hidden Valley Outlaws and the Pride of the Plains. During his acting career, he received over 180 acting credits and over 280 credits as a stuntman.
As a child, he was a huge fan of horse riding and even competed in multiple World's Best Bronco competitions.
In 1975, he was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
He is a native of Colfax, Washington. He is survived by his three children.
He acted alongside John Wayne in the 1934 film The Star Packer.
