What actor played both the Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Phantom of the Opera?
Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American stage and film actor, director and screenwriter. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. Chaney is 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 he developed earned him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces."
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filmnut
Now that’s real Trivia.
fdeisner
His son Lon Chaney Jr played the Wolfman in the movie The Wolfman.
earlepg
Loved that all four actors were great in that genra. Hard to pick a favorite.
marilynmitri
Superlative in his field.
janellebiggs
You are so right. For Halloween (as an adult) ,I sit and watch them all
janellebiggs
He was a talented actor,and ahead of his time!
Howard Groopman
Good question and choices.
janellejaworski
Oh I love the phantom of the opera 😍
Cheryl McMeekin
Had no idea, but great question and answer.
filmnut
A lot of film actors from that era died young. I think Rod Taylor Died at 40 years old.Richard G Schwartz,
filmnut
I think kids today are really missing out. I hear it all the time . . . “I don’t watch Black and White movies 🎥 !” Marie Giles,
Marie Giles
I liked his acting even tho I was quite you g
Ed Taber
Charles Laughton 1939 and Anthony Quinn 1956 also did a great Hunchback of Notre dame. But then Quinn had Gina Lollobrigida to work with, lucky guy!
Richard G Schwartz
Love those old silent movie's and didn't know he died rather young.
skipsmart
Another wild correct guess