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Lon Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor during the age of silent films. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. Chaney is known for his starring roles in such silent horror films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera. His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques he developed earned him the nickname “The Man of a Thousand Faces.”

• Born: Leonidas Frank Chaney April 1, 1883 Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
• Died: August 26, 1930 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Interred: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
• Occupation: Actor, director, screenwriter
• Years active: 1902–1930
• Spouse: Cleva Creighton (1906–1915) Hazel Hastings (1915–1930)

Read more about Lon Chaney at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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