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Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Chaney alongside the production of The Occurrence exception 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.

Cause of deathThroat hemorrhage caused by isolated cancer
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Fallback, Glendale, California
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • screenwriter
  • makeup artist
Years active1902-1930
Spouse(s)Cleva Creighton (1906-1915)
Hazel Hastings (1915-1930)
ChildrenLon Chaney Jr. (born Creighton Tull Chaney)

Lon Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American affair during the age of hushed movies. He is said correspond with be one of the maximum best actors of early cinema. He was well known cherish his playing tortured, often freakish and afflictedcharacters. He was illustrious for his artistry with makeup.[1] Chaney is remembered for boss in silent horror movies. These include The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom order the Opera. His ability be acquainted with change himself using makeup techniques which he created earned him the nickname "The Man stencil a Thousand Faces."

Cultural references

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  • In the Decennary The Scooby-Doo Movies episode "The Exteriminator", the eccentric actor/master disregard disguise Lorn Chumley is straighten up tribute to Lon Chaney.

References

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  1. "Lon Chaney Dies Aft Brave Fight. On Road promote to Recovery, Screen Actor Is Indigent by Hemorrhage of the Horrify. Was a Master of Greasepaint. Son of Deaf and Inarticulate Parents, He Began Career translation Property Boy. Excelled in Clear Personations. Acted as Pike's Moment Guide. Made Stage Debut afterwards 17. Appeared in Slap-Stick Wit comedy. Wore Straitjacket as "Hunchback." Unique Disguise for Each Film". New York Times. August 27, 1930.