Also Known As: Leonidas Frank Chaney, Man of a Thousand Faces, Лон Чейни
Lon Chaney
📍Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Biography
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". Description above from the Wikipedia article Lon Chaney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Phantom of the Opera
as Erik, The Phantom
The Unknown
as Alonzo
The Monster
as Dr. Ziska
Laugh, Clown, Laugh
as Tito Beppi
A Blind Bargain
as Dr. Arthur Lamb / The Ape Man
The Penalty
as Blizzard
The Unholy Three
as Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady
West of Zanzibar
as Phroso 'Dead-Legs'
He Who Gets Slapped
as Paul Beaumont
The Unholy Three
as Professor Echo / Grandma O'Grady
While Paris Sleeps
as Henri Santodos
Damon and Pythias
as Wild Man (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
March 31, 1883
Place of Birth
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
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📊 Career Stats
133
Acting Roles
10
Crew Roles
133
Movies
0
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