Lon Chaney was an American actor, director and singer who was known for his iconic roles in horror films. He was nicknamed 'The Man of a Thousand Faces' due to his ability to transform himself with makeup and costumes. He is best remembered for his role as the Phantom of the Opera in the 1925 silent film adaptation of the novel by Gaston Leroux. He also starred in other horror classics such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Wolf Man.