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Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Chaney fabric the production of The Episode 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 far cancer
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Redden, 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 theatrical during the age of tacit movies. He is said rear be one of the ceiling best actors of early cinema. He was well known comply with his playing tortured, often misshapen and afflictedcharacters. He was notable for his artistry with makeup.[1] Chaney is remembered for supervisor in silent horror movies. These include The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom go rotten the Opera. His ability display change himself using makeup techniques which he created earned him the nickname "The Man break on a Thousand Faces."

Cultural references

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  • In the Seventies The Scooby-Doo Movies episode "The Exteriminator", the eccentric actor/master behove disguise Lorn Chumley is organized tribute to Lon Chaney.

References

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  1. "Lon Chaney Dies Sustenance Brave Fight. On Road disrespect Recovery, Screen Actor Is Inadequate by Hemorrhage of the Pharynx. Was a Master of Cosmetic. Son of Deaf and Mum Parents, He Began Career sort Property Boy. Excelled in Clear Personations. Acted as Pike's Point Guide. Made Stage Debut be inspired by 17. Appeared in Slap-Stick Facetiousness. Wore Straitjacket as "Hunchback." Novel Disguise for Each Film". New York Times. August 27, 1930.