Lon Chaney: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. Chaney was known for his starring roles in such silent horror films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925). His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques that he developed earned him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces".
As of 2026, all of Chaney's movies are in the public domain and free to watch.
Quick facts about Lon Chaney
- Full name: Lon Chaney
- Born: 1883-04-01
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q312656
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Who is Lon Chaney?
Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor and makeup artist.
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Lon Chaney is United States.
When was Lon Chaney born?
Lon Chaney was born on 1883-04-01.
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