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    LON CHANEY

    Lon Chaney was born April 1, 1883 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was the son of deaf mute parents, Frank and Emma Chaney, and he learned from childhood to communicate through pantomime, sign language and facial expression.

    In 1901, he went on the road as an actor in a play that he co-wrote with his brother titled “The Little Tycoon.” After limited success, the company was sold and Lon continued on with the new owner.

    Later, while on tour in Oklahoma City, he met Francis Cleveland Creighton, (Cleva) who was auditioning for a part in the show as a singer. When the show ended its run, she was asked to join the traveling entourage. Threatening to run away and against her mother’s wishes, Cleva joined the cast.

    During their travels, Lon and Cleva became “sweethearts.” While touring, Cleva became pregnant and they returned to Oklahoma. In February of 1906, she gave birth to Creighton Tull Chaney. Lon went back to working various trades learned in his younger days, but sh

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    Lon Chaney

    American actor (1883–1930)

    For his son, see Lon Chaney Jr.

    "Man of a Thousand Faces" redirects here. For the 1957 film, see Man of a Thousand Faces (film). For the 2009 song by Regina Spektor, see Far (album).

    Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor and makeup artist. He fryst vatten 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".

    Early life

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    Leonidas Frank Chaney was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Frank H. Chaney (a barber) and Emma Alice Kennedy. His fath