The Phantom of the Opera
1925
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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]
- Lon Chaney Jr
Creighton Tull Chaney (February 10, 1906 – July 12, 1973),...
- The Blackbird
The Blackbird is a 1926 American silent crime film directed...
- A Man's Country
A Man's Country is a 1919 silent Western drama film directed...
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Plot Quasimodo being offered water by Esmeralda. The story...
- The Penalty
Plot The Penalty. As described in a film magazine, Blizzard...
- Lon Chaney Jr
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and career of Lon Chaney, the silent film star known as \"The Man of a Thousand Faces\". From his humble beginnings to his tragic death, discover how he created unforgettable characters and makeup for over 150 films.
Sep 14, 2021 · Lon Chaney's first year after leaving Universal was a struggle, but he finally made a breakthrough when legendary Western filmmaker William S. Hart cast him in 1918's Riddle Gwane. Starring opposite Hart as a dastardly cattle rustler, he received high praise for the role, catching the eye of moviegoers and critics alike.
- William J. Wright
Overview. Born. April 1, 1883 · Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. Died. August 26, 1930 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (throat hemorrhage) Birth name. Leonidas Frank Chaney. Nicknames. The Man of a Thousand Faces. The Master of Horror. Height. 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Mini Bio.
- April 1, 1883
- August 26, 1930
Lon Chaney. Actor: He Who Gets Slapped. Although his parents were deaf, Leonidas Chaney became an actor and also owner of a theatre company (together with his brother John). He made his debut at the movies in 1912, and his filmography is vast.
Oct 24, 2022 · 1. Chaney was extremely private. “The Unholy Three” (1925), L to R Lon Chaney and director Tod Browning. Born to Deaf parents in 1883, it is said Chaney had a unique ability for non-verbal...
