Lon Chaney was an American actor who was known as 'The Man of a Thousand Faces' due to his ability to transform himself for roles. He was a prominent figure in the silent film era and is best remembered for his horror films such as The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He was also a successful character actor in films such as The Unholy Three and The Penalty. Chaney's career spanned over 30 years and he was one of the most popular actors of the time.