Lon Chaney
American actor (1883–1930)
Died aged 47AriesUnited States1.70 m (5′7″)
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".
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Family
- Children
- Lon Chaney Jr.
- Parents
- Frank H. ChaneyEmma Alice Kennedy
Awards & honours (1)
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Quick answers about Lon Chaney
- How old was Lon Chaney?
- Lon Chaney died on August 26, 1930 at the age of 47.
- When is Lon Chaney's birthday?
- Lon Chaney was born on April 1, 1883.
- Where was Lon Chaney born?
- Lon Chaney was born in Colorado Springs.
- What is Lon Chaney's zodiac sign?
- Lon Chaney's zodiac sign is Aries.
- How tall is Lon Chaney?
- Lon Chaney is 1.70 m (5′7″) tall.
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- Lon Chaney is a citizen of United States.
- What does Lon Chaney do?
- Lon Chaney is known as actor, film director, stage actor, screenwriter.
- How many children did Lon Chaney have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Lon Chaney.
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