Lon Chaney, Sr.
Lon Chaney, Sr. (April 1, 1883 - August 26, 1930) was an American actor.Born to deaf-mute parents, Leonidas Frank Chaney, skilled in pantomime, made his silent movie debut in 1912 and is chiefly remembered as a forerunner in such horror films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera. His ability to transform himself without sophisticated make-up techniques earned him the nickname of "Man of a Thousand Faces".
His son, Lon Chaney, Jr, was also known for his acting in horror movies.
