Lon Chaney

Who is this?

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".

Career

1. 1883
   Born
2. 1930
   Passed away
3. Won star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Colorado Springs
• •Citizenship: United States
• •Known as: actor, film director, stage actor, screenwriter
• •Genre: horror film, silent film, musical film