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He had some success as an actor, primarily playing "[[heavies]]," but he was more successful as a [[stuntman]] and stunt coordinator. He staged some memorable action scenes in film, including the chariot race segment in the [[1959]] film ''[[Ben-Hur (1959 film)|Ben-Hur]]''.
For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Yakima Canutt has a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] at 1500 Vine Street.
In 1967, he was given an [[Honorary Academy Award]] for achievements as a stunt man and for developing safety devices to protect stunt men everywhere.
His sons Joe Canutt and Tap Canutt also worked as stuntmen. His autobiography "Stuntman" was published in 1979.
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