Portrait of Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Mar 31 1883
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Death: Tue, Aug 26 1930
Lon Chaney is 47 years old
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Poster of They Came from the Attic
They Came from the Attic
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in They Came from the Attic as 'The Phantom of the Opera (Archival Footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 2022
Poster of Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film as 'The Phantom / Quasimodo (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of A Messenger from the Shadows (Notes on Film 06 A/Monologue 01)
A Messenger from the Shadows (Notes on Film 06 A/Monologue 01)
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in A Messenger from the Shadows (Notes on Film 06 A/Monologue 01)
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Fragments: Surviving Pieces of Lost Films as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 2011
Poster of Nadie inquietó más
Nadie inquietó más
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Nadie inquietó más as 'Various Roles (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 2008
Poster of Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire
Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 2007
Poster of Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2007
Poster of London After Midnight
London After Midnight
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in London After Midnight as 'Professor Edward C. Burke (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of The Many Faces of Dracula
The Many Faces of Dracula
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in The Many Faces of Dracula as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Universal Horror
Universal Horror
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Universal Horror as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1998
Poster of Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1995
Poster of Lon Chaney: Behind the Mask
Lon Chaney: Behind the Mask
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Lon Chaney: Behind the Mask as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Horror of It All
The Horror of It All
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in The Horror of It All as 'The Phantom (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1983
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in The Horror Show as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1974
Poster of Yesterday and Today
Yesterday and Today
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Yesterday and Today as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1953
Poster of Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Hollywood Story as 'The Phantom (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th Anniversary
Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th Anniversary
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th Anniversary as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1945
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of The House That Shadows Built
The House That Shadows Built
Lon Chaney would have been no older than 47 in The House That Shadows Built as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of The Unholy Three
The Unholy Three
Lon Chaney was 47 in The Unholy Three as 'Professor Echo / Grandma O'Grady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1930
Poster of The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
Lon Chaney was 46 in The Phantom of the Opera as 'Erik'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1929
Poster of Thunder
Thunder
Lon Chaney was 46 in Thunder as 'Grumpy Anderson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1929
Poster of Where East Is East
Where East Is East
Lon Chaney was 46 in Where East Is East as 'Tiger Haynes'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1929
Poster of West of Zanzibar
West of Zanzibar
Lon Chaney was 45 in West of Zanzibar as 'Phroso 'Dead-Legs''.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1928
Poster of Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Lon Chaney was 45 in Laugh, Clown, Laugh as 'Tito Beppi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1928
Poster of The Big City
The Big City
Lon Chaney was 44 in The Big City as 'Chuck Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1928
Poster of While the City Sleeps
While the City Sleeps
Lon Chaney was 44 in While the City Sleeps as 'Dan Coghlan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1928
Poster of Mabel and Bill Dumphy's visit with Hazel & Lon Chaney
Mabel and Bill Dumphy's visit with Hazel & Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney was 44 in Mabel and Bill Dumphy's visit with Hazel & Lon Chaney as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1928
Poster of London After Midnight
London After Midnight
Lon Chaney was 44 in London After Midnight as 'Professor Edward C. Burke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1927
Poster of Life in Hollywood No. 3
Life in Hollywood No. 3
Lon Chaney was 44 in Life in Hollywood No. 3 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1927
Poster of Mockery
Mockery
Lon Chaney was 44 in Mockery as 'Sergei'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1927
Poster of The Unknown
The Unknown
Lon Chaney was 44 in The Unknown as 'Alonzo'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1927
Poster of Mr. Wu
Mr. Wu
Lon Chaney was 43 in Mr. Wu as 'Mr. Wu / Wu's Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1927
Poster of Tell It to the Marines
Tell It to the Marines
Lon Chaney was 43 in Tell It to the Marines as 'Sergeant O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1926
Poster of The Road to Mandalay
The Road to Mandalay
Lon Chaney was 43 in The Road to Mandalay as 'Singapore Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1926
Poster of The Blackbird
The Blackbird
Lon Chaney was 42 in The Blackbird as 'Dan - The Blackbird / The Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1926
Poster of The Tower of Lies
The Tower of Lies
Lon Chaney was 42 in The Tower of Lies as 'Jan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1925
Poster of The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
Lon Chaney was 42 in The Phantom of the Opera as 'Erik, The Phantom'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1925
Poster of The Unholy Three
The Unholy Three
Lon Chaney was 42 in The Unholy Three as 'Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 20 1925
Poster of The Monster
The Monster
Lon Chaney was 41 in The Monster as 'Dr. Ziska'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 1925
Poster of He Who Gets Slapped
He Who Gets Slapped
Lon Chaney was 41 in He Who Gets Slapped as 'Paul Beaumont'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1924
Poster of The Next Corner
The Next Corner
Lon Chaney was 40 in The Next Corner as 'Juan Serafin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 1924
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Lon Chaney was 40 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Quasimodo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1923
Poster of The Shock
The Shock
Lon Chaney was 40 in The Shock as 'Wilse Dilling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 1923
Poster of While Paris Sleeps
While Paris Sleeps
Lon Chaney was 39 in While Paris Sleeps as 'Henri Santodos'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1923
Poster of All the Brothers Were Valiant
All the Brothers Were Valiant
Lon Chaney was 39 in All the Brothers Were Valiant as 'Mark Shore'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1923
Poster of Quincy Adams Sawyer
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Lon Chaney was 39 in Quincy Adams Sawyer as 'Obadiah Strout'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1922
Poster of A Blind Bargain
A Blind Bargain
Lon Chaney was 39 in A Blind Bargain as 'Dr. Arthur Lamb / The Ape Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1922
Poster of Shadows
Shadows
Lon Chaney was 39 in Shadows as 'Yen Sin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1922
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Lon Chaney was 39 in Oliver Twist as 'Fagin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1922
Poster of The Light in the Dark
The Light in the Dark
Lon Chaney was 39 in The Light in the Dark as 'Tony Pantelli'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1922
Poster of Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood
Lon Chaney was 39 in Flesh and Blood as 'David Webster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 22 1922
Poster of The Trap
The Trap
Lon Chaney was 39 in The Trap as 'Gaspard the Good'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1922
Poster of Voices of the City
Voices of the City
Lon Chaney was 38 in Voices of the City as 'O'Rourke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1921
Poster of Bits of Life
Bits of Life
Lon Chaney was 38 in Bits of Life as 'Chin Chow'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1921
Poster of The Ace of Hearts
The Ace of Hearts
Lon Chaney was 38 in The Ace of Hearts as 'Farallone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1921
Poster of For Those We Love
For Those We Love
Lon Chaney was 38 in For Those We Love as 'Trix Ulner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1921
Poster of Outside the Law
Outside the Law
Lon Chaney was 37 in Outside the Law as 'Ah Wing / 'Black Mike' Sylva'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1921
Poster of Nomads of the North
Nomads of the North
Lon Chaney was 37 in Nomads of the North as 'Raoul Challoner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1920
Poster of The Penalty
The Penalty
Lon Chaney was 37 in The Penalty as 'Blizzard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 15 1920
Poster of The Adventures of Daredevil Jack
The Adventures of Daredevil Jack
Lon Chaney was 37 in The Adventures of Daredevil Jack as 'Royce Rivers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1920
Poster of The Gift Supreme
The Gift Supreme
Lon Chaney was 36 in The Gift Supreme as 'Merney Stagg'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1920
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Lon Chaney was 36 in Treasure Island as 'Blind Pew / Merry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1920
Poster of The Wicked Darling
The Wicked Darling
Lon Chaney was 36 in The Wicked Darling as 'Stoop Connors'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1919
Poster of Victory
Victory
Lon Chaney was 36 in Victory as 'Ricardo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1919
Poster of When Bearcat Went Dry
When Bearcat Went Dry
Lon Chaney was 36 in When Bearcat Went Dry as 'Kindard Powers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1919
Poster of Paid in Advance
Paid in Advance
Lon Chaney was 36 in Paid in Advance as 'Bateese Le Blanc'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1919
Poster of The Miracle Man
The Miracle Man
Lon Chaney was 36 in The Miracle Man as 'The Frog'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1919
Poster of A Man's Country
A Man's Country
Lon Chaney was 36 in A Man's Country as ''Three Card' Duncan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1919
Poster of The False Faces
The False Faces
Lon Chaney was 35 in The False Faces as 'Karl Eckstrom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1919
Poster of Danger, Go Slow
Danger, Go Slow
Lon Chaney was 35 in Danger, Go Slow as 'Bud'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 1918
Poster of The Talk of the Town
The Talk of the Town
Lon Chaney was 35 in The Talk of the Town as 'Jack Langhorne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1918
Poster of That Devil, Bateese
That Devil, Bateese
Lon Chaney was 35 in That Devil, Bateese as 'Louis Courteau'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 02 1918
Poster of Riddle Gawne
Riddle Gawne
Lon Chaney was 35 in Riddle Gawne as 'Hame Bozzam'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1918
Poster of A Broadway Scandal
A Broadway Scandal
Lon Chaney was 35 in A Broadway Scandal as ''Kink' Colby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1918
Poster of Fast Company
Fast Company
Lon Chaney was 35 in Fast Company as 'Dan McCarty'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1918
Poster of The Grand Passion
The Grand Passion
Lon Chaney was 34 in The Grand Passion as 'Paul Argos'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1918
Poster of Broadway Love
Broadway Love
Lon Chaney was 34 in Broadway Love as 'Elmer Watkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1918
Poster of The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin
The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin
Lon Chaney was 34 in The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin as 'Bethmann-Hollweg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1918
Poster of The Scarlet Car
The Scarlet Car
Lon Chaney was 34 in The Scarlet Car as 'Paul Revere Forbes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1917
Poster of Bondage
Bondage
Lon Chaney was 34 in Bondage as 'Seducer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1917
Poster of Anything Once
Anything Once
Lon Chaney was 34 in Anything Once as 'Waughnt Moore'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 1917
Poster of The Empty Gun
The Empty Gun
Lon Chaney was 34 in The Empty Gun as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 1917
Poster of Triumph
Triumph
Lon Chaney was 34 in Triumph as 'Paul Neihoff'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1917
Poster of Pay Me!
Pay Me!
Lon Chaney was 34 in Pay Me! as 'Joe Lawson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1917
Poster of The Rescue
The Rescue
Lon Chaney was 34 in The Rescue as 'Thomas Holland'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 23 1917
Poster of Fires of Rebellion
Fires of Rebellion
Lon Chaney was 34 in Fires of Rebellion as 'Russell Hanlon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 1917
Poster of A Doll's House
A Doll's House
Lon Chaney was 34 in A Doll's House as 'Nils Krogstad'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 1917
Poster of The Flashlight
The Flashlight
Lon Chaney was 34 in The Flashlight as 'Henry Norton / Porter Brixton'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1917
Poster of The Girl in the Checkered Coat
The Girl in the Checkered Coat
Lon Chaney was 34 in The Girl in the Checkered Coat as 'Hector Maitland'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 1917
Poster of Hell Morgan's Girl
Hell Morgan's Girl
Lon Chaney was 33 in Hell Morgan's Girl as 'Sleter Noble'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1917
Poster of The Piper's Price
The Piper's Price
Lon Chaney was 33 in The Piper's Price as 'Billy Kilmartin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1917
Poster of The Price of Silence
The Price of Silence
Lon Chaney was 33 in The Price of Silence as 'Edmond Stafford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1916
Poster of The Place Beyond the Winds
The Place Beyond the Winds
Lon Chaney was 33 in The Place Beyond the Winds as 'Jerry Jo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1916
Poster of If My Country Should Call
If My Country Should Call
Lon Chaney was 33 in If My Country Should Call as 'Dr. George Ardrath'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1916
Poster of The Mark of Cain
The Mark of Cain
Lon Chaney was 33 in The Mark of Cain as 'Dick Temple'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1916
Poster of The Grasp of Greed
The Grasp of Greed
Lon Chaney was 33 in The Grasp of Greed as 'Jimmie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1916
Poster of Bobbie of the Ballet
Bobbie of the Ballet
Lon Chaney was 33 in Bobbie of the Ballet as 'Hook Hoover'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1916
Poster of The Gilded Spider
The Gilded Spider
Lon Chaney was 33 in The Gilded Spider as 'Giovanni'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1916
Poster of Tangled Hearts
Tangled Hearts
Lon Chaney was 33 in Tangled Hearts as 'John Hammond'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1916
Poster of The Grip of Jealousy
The Grip of Jealousy
Lon Chaney was 32 in The Grip of Jealousy as 'Silas Lacey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 28 1916
Poster of The Millionaire Paupers
The Millionaire Paupers
Lon Chaney was 32 in The Millionaire Paupers as 'Landlord'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1915
Poster of A Mother's Atonement
A Mother's Atonement
Lon Chaney was 32 in A Mother's Atonement as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1915
Poster of Alas and Alack
Alas and Alack
Lon Chaney was 32 in Alas and Alack as 'The Fisherman and Hunchback Fate'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1915
Poster of The Oyster Dredger
The Oyster Dredger
Lon Chaney was 32 in The Oyster Dredger
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1915
Poster of The Stool Pigeon
The Stool Pigeon
Lon Chaney was 32 in The Stool Pigeon
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1915
Poster of The Measure of a Man
The Measure of a Man
Lon Chaney was 31 in The Measure of a Man as 'Donald MacDermott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1915
Poster of The Sin of Olga Brandt
The Sin of Olga Brandt
Lon Chaney was 31 in The Sin of Olga Brandt as 'Stephen Leslie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1915
Poster of A Night of Thrills
A Night of Thrills
Lon Chaney was 31 in A Night of Thrills as 'The Visitor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1914
Poster of Damon and Pythias
Damon and Pythias
Lon Chaney was 31 in Damon and Pythias as 'Wild Man (uncredited) (unconfirmed)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1914
Poster of Richelieu
Richelieu
Lon Chaney was 31 in Richelieu as 'Baradas'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1914
Poster of The Oubliette
The Oubliette
Lon Chaney was 31 in The Oubliette as 'Chevalier Bertrand de la Payne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1914
Poster of By the Sun's Rays
By the Sun's Rays
Lon Chaney was 31 in By the Sun's Rays as 'Frank Lawler, the Clerk'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 21 1914
Poster of A Ranch Romance
A Ranch Romance
Lon Chaney was 31 in A Ranch Romance as 'Raphael Praz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1914
Poster of The Forbidden Room
The Forbidden Room
Lon Chaney was 31 in The Forbidden Room as 'John Morris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1914
Poster of The Tragedy of Whispering Creek
The Tragedy of Whispering Creek
Lon Chaney was 31 in The Tragedy of Whispering Creek as 'The Greaser'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1914
Poster of The End of the Feud
The End of the Feud
Lon Chaney was 31 in The End of the Feud as 'Wood Dawson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1914
Poster of Discord and Harmony
Discord and Harmony
Lon Chaney was 30 in Discord and Harmony as 'Lon - the Sculptor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 1914
Poster of Back to Life
Back to Life
Lon Chaney was 30 in Back to Life as 'The Rival'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1913
Poster of The Restless Spirit
The Restless Spirit
Lon Chaney was 30 in The Restless Spirit as 'The Russian Count (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1913
Poster of Poor Jake's Demise
Poor Jake's Demise
Lon Chaney was 30 in Poor Jake's Demise as 'The Dude'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 16 1913
Poster of The Ways of Fate
The Ways of Fate
Lon Chaney was 30 in The Ways of Fate
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1913

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