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Lon Chaney

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Lon Chaney , 1883-1930, American film actor, b. Colorado Springs, Colo. Chaney was the son of deaf-mute parents. He made more than 150 silent films. A master of the use of grotesque, distorting makeup, he is best remembered for his work in horror films such as The Phantom of the Opera (1925). His son, Lon Chaney, Jr., 1907-73, made many horror films and westerns. Author not available, CHANEY, LON. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney Lon Chaney (1993-1930), nicknamed...Phantom of the Opera. Alonzo "Lon" Chaney was born in Colorado Springs...hearing impaired parents. Chaney's father worked as a barber. When young Lon was still a child, his mother... Read more

Chaney, Lon, Sr
Chaney, Lon, Sr (1883–1930) US silent-film actor. The son of deaf-mutes, Chaney was a brilliant mime noted for his complex...The Phantom of the Opera (1925). His son, Lon Chaney, Jr. (1906–73), also was a film... Read more

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