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Leonidas Frank " Lon " Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor and makeup artist. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted, characters and for his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. [1] .
Creighton Tull Chaney (February 10, 1906 – July 12, 1973), known by his stage name Lon Chaney Jr., 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 Frankenstein (1942), the Mummy in ...
YearFilmRoleDirector1922The boy's hands1931Henchman1932A chorus dancer1932ThorntonIMDb profile of Lon Chaney, a famous actor and makeup artist of the silent era. Learn about his life, career, family, and legacy in the horror genre.
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Sep 14, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Lon Chaney, the silent era actor who created iconic roles with his makeup and expression. Discover how he became the "Man of a Thousand Faces" and died of cancer at 47.
- William J. Wright
Jun 5, 2024 · Lon Chaney, American film actor whose versatility and moving performances in even the most macabre roles are classics of the silent screen. He is perhaps best known for his performances in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925).
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Learn about the legacy of Lon Chaney, the original Man of a Thousand Faces, and his son Lon Chaney Jr., a Hollywood star in his own right. Explore the Chaney Store for rare items and past events.
Learn about the life and career of Lon Chaney, the legendary silent film actor known as "The Man of a Thousand Faces". Discover his roles, his makeup, his family and his legacy.
