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Creighton Tull Chaney (February 10, 1906 – July 12, 1973), known by his stage name Lon Chaney Jr. (or simply Lon Chaney), was an American actor known for playing Larry Talbot in the film The Wolf Man (1941) and its various crossovers, Count Alucard (Dracula spelled backward) in Son of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster in The Ghost of ...
Lon Chaney Jr. was an American actor who followed in his father's footsteps, but never surpassed him. He was best known for his roles as Lawrence Talbot in The Wolf Man and Lennie in Of Mice and Men.
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Learn about the life and career of Lon Chaney Jr., the son of silent film star Lon Chaney and a character actor in horror and western films. Find out his birth name, nicknames, roles, awards, family, and trivia.
- February 10, 1906
- July 12, 1973
Chaney's son Creighton, later known as Lon Chaney Jr., became a film actor after his father's death. Chaney Jr. is best remembered for roles in horror films, such as the title character in The Wolf Man (1941). [23]
In August 1951, Lon Chaney Jr appeared on the popular ABC television series You Asked for It, hosted by Art Baker. Lon discussed his late father’s movie career, revealing how the ‘Man of a...
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Lon Chaney (born April 1, 1883, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.—died August 26, 1930, Los Angeles, California) was an American film actor whose versatility and moving performances in even the most macabre roles are classics of the silent screen.
3 days ago · Leonidas "Lon" Chaney was born on April 1, 1883, to Frank and Emma Chaney, both of whom were deaf. They met at a school for the deaf founded by Emma’s father.
