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Faulkner, Ralph

Born July 20, 1891

Abilene, Kansas, USA

Died January 28, 1987
Burbank, California, USA

Maverick Actor

Ralph Faulkner began acting in Hollywood in the silent era beginning in 1917. Performing his own stunts in 1922, he fell off a river log and severely injured his knee. During his recovery, his therapy included a rowing apparatus and fencing exercises. he soon became enamored of fencing and began entering and winning competitions. He brought his expertise to the silver screen, choreographing swordplay in a number of films, most notably 1935's "The Three Musketeers," in which he also played Cardinal Richeilieu's captain of the guard.[1]