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Lon Chaney Jr. Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1906-02-10

Birthplace:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Credits:
231 Total Roles

Lon Chaney Jr.

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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.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies MOVIE Self - (archive footage)
2015 Jack Pierce: The Man Who Made the Monsters MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2014 Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film MOVIE The Wolf Man / Larry Talbot (archive footage)
2010 Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2007 Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire MOVIE Himself (archive footage)
2007 Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2007 Terror in the Pharaoh's Tomb MOVIE Hassan (archive footage)
2006 Terror in the Tropics MOVIE Lyle Talbot (archive footage)
2004 Los Angeles Plays Itself MOVIE Charles Benton in The Indestructible Man (archive footage)
2004 Monster Movie Trivia Quiz MOVIE Self

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