Lon Chaney Jr.

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lon Chaney, Jr. (February 10, 1906 – July 12, 1973), born Creighton Tull Chaney, was an American character actor. He was best known for his roles in monster movies and as the son of famous silent film actor, Lon Chaney. He is notable for playing Larry Talbot in The Wolf Man movies. Originally credited in films as Creighton Chaney, he was first credited as "Lon Chaney, Jr." in 1935. Chaney had English, French and Irish ancestry. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lon Chaney, Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

    Self - (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 2015
    Jack Pierce: The Man Who Made the Monsters

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  3. 2014
    Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

    The Wolf Man / Larry Talbot (archive footage) • Acting

  4. 2010
  5. 2007
    Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire

    Himself (archive footage) • Acting

  6. 2007
    Terror in the Pharaoh's Tomb

    Hassan (archive footage) • Acting

  7. 2007
    Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  8. 2006
    Terror in the Tropics

    Lyle Talbot (archive footage) • Acting

Lon Chaney Jr. - Aperture