The Phantom of the Opera
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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. (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. 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.
Actor: The Wolf Man. American character actor whose career was influenced (and often overshadowed) by that of his father, silent film star Lon Chaney. The younger Chaney was born while his parents were on a theatrical tour, and he joined them onstage for the first time at the age of six months.
Mar 28, 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). Learn more about Chaney’s life and career.
Lon Chaney. Jump to Edit. 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.
He was a one of a kind actor that left a mark on an industry that will never be replaced. The characters and makeup he created continue to inspire new artists of today. Take a look at he official biography for Lon Chaney from the Chaney family website. Everything Chaney.
