Lon Chaney - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 10, 1906 |
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| Died | July 12, 1973 (age 67) |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Lon Chaney's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Iconic performances in Universal horror films, most famously as 'The Wolf Man' (1941). |
Intro
Lon Chaney Jr. was an American actor best known for his roles in horror films, particularly as Larry Talbot in 'The Wolf Man' (1941) and other Universal monster movies. He was the son of Lon Chaney Sr., a legendary actor of the silent film era.
Early Life & Background
Born Creighton Tull Chaney on February 10, 1906, in Oklahoma City, he was the only child of famed silent film actor Lon Chaney Sr. and singer-actress Frances Cleveland Creighton. He faced a difficult childhood due to his parents' troubled marriage and his mother's institutionalization.
Career Highlights
- Rose to fame playing Larry Talbot in 'The Wolf Man' (1941) and reprised the role in several other Universal films.
- Starred as other Universal monsters such as Frankenstein’s Monster, the Mummy, and Count Alucard (Dracula's Son).
- Appeared in non-horror roles, notably in 'Of Mice and Men' (1939) as Lennie Small.
Trivia
- He was the only actor to portray all four of Universal's major horror monsters: The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Mummy, and Dracula.
- Initially resisted acting under his father's shadow, billing himself as Creighton Chaney before ultimately adopting the stage name Lon Chaney Jr.
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On His Birth-Day
About February 10th, 1906, in brief:
- Historical events: Britain launched the HMS Dreadnought, the first modern battleship that revolutionized naval warfare. Its advanced design and superior armament made all existing battleships instantly obsolete, triggering a global naval arms race.
- Day of the week: February 10th, 1906 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie by Harry Tally
- Popular movie: La course aux tonneaux directed by Ferdinand Zecca
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