Lon Chaney was an American actor, director and screenwriter who was known for his iconic silent films. He was nicknamed 'The Man of a Thousand Faces' due to his ability to transform himself into a variety of characters. He is best remembered for his roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and The Unholy Three (1925). Chaney's career spanned over four decades and he was one of the most popular actors of the silent film era.