ACTING . Acting . 47 years (deceased) . Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Lon Chaney_

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Born Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Birthday
47
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.4
Popularity
39 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
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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Frequent co-star
Appeared in 46 films with Pauline Bush
Pauline Bush →
Notable
156 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (March 31) with Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Career
Career spanning 39 years (1912-1951)

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Sustainability
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Filmography (50)

Where the Forest Ends
Where the Forest Ends
2023 / Film
Film
The Mask of Love
The Mask of Love
2012 / Film
Film
Lights and Shadows
Lights and Shadows
2008 / Film
Film
The Violin Maker
The Violin Maker
2000 / Film
Director
The Embezzler
The Embezzler
1954 / Film
Film
Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story
1951 / Film
Film
Steady Company
Steady Company
1932 / Film
Film
The Unholy Three
The Unholy Three
1930 / Film
Film
Thunder
Thunder
1929 / Film
Film
Where East Is East
Where East Is East
1929 / Film
Film

AWARDS (1)

B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON

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".

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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