Who did Yakima Canutt play in ben hur?

Yakima Canutt played the role of Messala in the 1925 silent film "Ben-Hur," directed by Fred Niblo. Messala is the primary antagonist, a former friend of the protagonist Judah Ben-Hur, who becomes a Roman tribune. Canutt's performance contributed to the film's dramatic tension, particularly in the iconic chariot race scene.