Lon Chaney Jr.
Actor
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About Lon Chaney Jr.
Creighton Tull Chaney, known professionally as Lon Chaney Jr., was a legendary American character actor who excelled for over five decades. He comes from a long line of talented actors and began acting in the 1930s after the death of his dad.
How did Lon Chaney Jr. become Famous?
He became noted for his part as Larry Talbot in the horror film "The Wolf Man." Aside from that, he appeared in over 170 films, establishing himself as a star and enjoying early success as a character actor in various productions. "Bird of Paradise," "Captain Hurricane," "Happy Landing," "The Lady Escapes," and "Of Mice and Men" are among Lon’s best-known movies.
Family
Lon Chaney and Frances Creighton were the names of his parents.
He married Patsy Beck from 1937 until 1973, and Dorothy Hinckley between 1926 and 1937.
Trivia
He was 1.91 meters tall.
Alcoholism had a toll on his career in his later years.
He enjoyed hunting.
He was once diagnosed with beriberi and gout.
Death
He died from complications of cardiac failure due.
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F.A.Q. about Lon Chaney Jr.
When is his birthday?
Lon Chaney Jr.'s birthday is on February 10, 1906.
In how many days is his birthday?
Lon's birthday is in 337 days
How old was Lon when he died?
He was 67 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 12, 1973.
How old would he be today?
Lon Chaney Jr. would be 119 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Lon from?
He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S..