Lon Chaney

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 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".

For his son, see Lon Chaney Jr.
"Man of a Thousand Faces" redirects here. For the 1957 film, see Man of a Thousand Faces (film). For the 2009 song by Regina Spektor, see Far (album).

Lon Chaney
Chaney during the production of The Miracle Man (1919)
Born
Leonidas Frank Chaney

(1883-04-01)April 1, 1883
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1930(1930-08-26) (aged 47)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Other namesThe Man of a Thousand Faces
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • screenwriter
  • makeup artist
Years active1902–1930
Spouses
Frances Cleveland ("Cleva") Creighton
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(m. 1905; div. 1913)​
    Hazel Bennett Hastings
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    (m. 1915)​
    ChildrenLon Chaney Jr. (born Creighton Tull Chaney)
    Websitelonchaney.com
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