Lon Chaney Jr.

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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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Lon Chaney Jr. is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies (2025), Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire (2007), Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966), The Haunted Palace (1963), House of Terror (1960), 13 Demon Street (1959), Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957), Springfield Rifle (1952). The recorded credits span 1936 to 2025, including 9 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.