Lon Chaney was an American actor, director and screenwriter who was known for his ability to transform himself into a variety of characters. He was nicknamed 'The Man of a Thousand Faces' due to his mastery of makeup and prosthetics. He is best remembered for his roles in horror films such as The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His performance as the titular character in the 1925 film The Unholy Three earned him the nickname 'Creepy Chaney'.