LONCHANEY

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney, born Leonidas Frank Chaney, 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."

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