Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Dean Smith
Utah's Little Hollywood
— Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
1. Dean Smith Marker
One of Hollywood’s most respected stuntmen, Dean Smith has had a 50 year career making top actors look good. Dean was a gold medalist winner in the 1952 Olympic Games and beginning with “The Alamo” he appeared in 10 films with superstar John Wayne. Dean often performed his action feats in Kanab on such projects as “How the West Was Won” and “Gunsmoke”. Dean Smith is a member of “The Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame”, “Texas Sports Hall of Fame”, “The University of Texas Hall of Fame” and has won “The Golden Boot Award” for excellence in western films.
Erected by Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame".
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 37° 3.188′ N, 112° 32.094′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is on North 300 West (U.S. 89) near West 300 North, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 296 North 300 West, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ben Cooper (a few steps from this marker); John Ford (within shouting distance of
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1. Dean Smith. (Submitted on March 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Dean Smith. (Submitted on March 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Western Legends Roundup. (Submitted on March 29, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
2. Dean Smith Marker
Looking north
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
