The Phantom of the Opera
1925
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Lon Chaney was born April 1, 1883 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was the son of deaf mute parents, Frank and Emma Chaney, and he learned from childhood to communicate through pantomime, sign language and facial expression.
Oct 24, 2022 · Actor Lon Chaney tested the boundaries of on-screen performance, pushing the limitations of his body and innovating with prosthetics. While German expressionist classics like “Nosferatu” defined...
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.
Lon Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor during the age of silent films. He is regarded as one of cinema's most versatile and powerful actors, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, sometimes grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. [1] .
Oct 30, 2002 · Lon Chaney | The Man of a Thousand Faces | American Masters | PBS. S17 Ep2. Lon Chaney: Thousand Faces. Premiere: 10/30/2002. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, or Clara Bow, were stars who created...
Welcome to the official Chaney family website where you can find everything related to Lon Chaney, Lon Chaney Jr. and much more.
Oct 30, 2002 · Career Timeline. October 30, 2002. Leonidas Frank Chaney is born on April 1st to deaf-mute parents. 1883. Makes theatrical debut in an amateur play, and soon after joins a traveling musical...
