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Lon Chaney, Sr. (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor during the age of silent films, known as "The Man of a Thousand Faces." Attributed A clown is funny in the circus ring, but what would be the normal reaction to opening a door at...


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Name: Lon Chaney
Variant Name: Alonzo Chaney
Birth Date: April 1, 1883
Death Date: August 26, 1930
Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Occupations: actor

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Biography of Lon Chaney
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Lon Chaney (1883-1930), nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Faces," appeared in 157 films between 1913 and 1930. He is remembered for his inventive use of makeup and his portrayal of grotesque characters. Chaney's most famous starring roles were in film...


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Lon Chaney (April 1 1883 – August 26 1930), nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Faces," was an American actor during the age of silent films. He was one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema. He is best remembered for his...


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Return of the phantom(actor Lon Chaney)
02/19/1996: 604 words, approx. 2 pages
A new biography of Lon Chaney by Michael F. Blake is focusing attention on the versatile acting skill of the silent-screen star and his ability to connect with an audience. Kino on Video is releasing eight of his films on video to celebrate the...
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Fascinating faces of Lon Chaney.(Arts & Entertainment)(Television)
10/21/2000: 888 words, approx. 3 pages
Nobody had more faces than Lon Chaney. But a new Turner Classic Movies documentary airing Tuesday night shows that Chaney was more than the legendary "man of a thousand faces." Having seen only three of Chaney's movies before viewing this documentary, I...
 


 

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