Actor Edward Faulkner Dies at 93 in California

Edward Faulkner, a Kentucky-born character actor known for his collaborations with John Wayne and Elvis Presley, died at 93 from natural causes in Vista, California. He gained recognition for his roles in Westerns and adventure films, often portraying antagonists, and appeared in notable movies such as McLintock!, The Green Berets, Rio Lobo, and Elvis Presley's G.I. Blues and Tickle Me. Faulkner's career was jumpstarted by director Andrew V. McLaglen, who cast him in numerous films and TV series, including Have Gun — Will Travel, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, Bonanza, and The Virginian. Before acting, Faulkner served as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and studied at the University of Virginia and the University of Kentucky, where he participated in theater. He was also known offscreen for his warmth, kindness, and lifelong passion for magic, entertaining friends and family with sleight-of-hand tricks. Faulkner is survived by his daughters, son, grandchildren, and remembered fondly by his family and colleagues for both his on-screen presence and personal character.