Lon Chaney

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Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1878 – August 26, 1960) 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.[1] Chaney was known for his starring roles in such silent horror films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925). His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques that he developed earned him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces".

  • Category
    Actor/Actress
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  • Hair Color
    Brown
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  • Hair Length
    Buzz Cutt
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  • Eye Color
    Brown
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  • Height
    5' 7"
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  • Ethnicity
    White / European Descent
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  • Body Type
    Slim
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  • Facial Hair
    None
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  • Nationality
    United States
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