ACTING . Acting . 67 years (deceased) . Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Lon Chaney Jr._

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

"Born — Died "

Born Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Birthday
67
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.7
Popularity
82 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Height
188 cm (6'2")
Nationality
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Ronald Creighton Chaney
Parents
Lon Chaney, Frances Cleveland Creighton
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier B -- 17,706 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (February 10) with Vince Gilligan
Vince Gilligan →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 15
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 9 films with Evelyn Ankers
Evelyn Ankers →
Career
Career spanning 82 years (1922-2004)
Notable
First credit at age 16 -- appeared in first film as a teenager

DROPTHE GOOD_

19
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)

Monster Movie Trivia Quiz
Monster Movie Trivia Quiz
2004 / Film
Film
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
2000 / Film
Film
Terror in the Aisles
Terror in the Aisles
1984 / Film
Film
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
1971 / Film
Groton
The Female Bunch
The Female Bunch
1971 / Film
Film
Buckskin
Buckskin
1968 / Film
Film
Fireball Jungle
Fireball Jungle
1968 / Film
Film
Spider Baby
Spider Baby
1967 / Film
Film
Welcome to Hard Times
Welcome to Hard Times
1967 / Film
Film
Apache Uprising
Apache Uprising
1965 / Film
Film

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lon Chaney, Jr. (February 10, 1906 – July 12, 1973), born Creighton Tull Chaney, was an American character actor. He was best known for his roles in monster movies and as the son of famous silent film actor, Lon Chaney. He is notable for playing Larry Talbot in The Wolf Man movies. Originally credited in films as Creighton Chaney, he was first credited as "Lon Chaney, Jr." in 1935. Chaney had English, French and Irish ancestry. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lon Chaney, Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Lon Chaney Jr.?
Lon Chaney Jr. was born on and passed away on at the age of 67.
Where was Lon Chaney Jr. born?
Lon Chaney Jr. was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
What movies or shows has Lon Chaney Jr. been in?
Lon Chaney Jr. has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Monster Movie Trivia Quiz (2004), The American Nightmare (2000), Terror in the Aisles (1984), Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971), The Female Bunch (1971).
What is Lon Chaney Jr. known for?
Lon Chaney Jr. is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lon Chaney, Jr. (February 10, 1906 – July 12, 1973), born Creighton Tull Chaney, was an American character actor. He…
Where can I find more information about Lon Chaney Jr.?
You can find more about Lon Chaney Jr. on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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