Lon Chaney_
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
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Born
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Height
170 cm (5'6")
Nationality
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Lon Chaney Jr.
Parents
Frank H. Chaney, Emma Alice Kennedy
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 22,249 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
156 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Career
Career spanning 39 years (1912-1951)
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (1)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Lon Chaney?
Lon Chaney was born on and passed away on at the age of 47.
Where was Lon Chaney born?
Lon Chaney was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
What movies or shows has Lon Chaney been in?
Lon Chaney has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Where the Forest Ends (2023), The Mask of Love (2012), Lights and Shadows (2008), The Violin Maker (2000), The Embezzler (1954).
What is Lon Chaney known for?
Lon Chaney is primarily known as an actor. Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor and makeup artist. He is regarded as one of the…
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