Ralph Sipperly

Biography

Ralph Wilson Sipperly was a comic and character actor who appeared in ten films between 1923 and 1927, including the Academy Award-winning film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927), where he played the iconic role of The Barber. Prior to breaking into silent films, Sipperly had a successful career on Broadway, performing in notable plays such as A Prince There Was and Six Cylinder Love. In 1921, a dramatic mishap during a live performance showcased his daredevil antics, with no lasting impact on his theatrical pursuits.