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Who is Lon Chaney Jr.?

Lon Chaney Jr. was an American character actor known for his role as Lennie in Of Mice and Men (1939) and as Lawrence Talbot in The Wolf Man (1941). He also appeared in High Noon (1952). His career was often overshadowed by that of his father, silent film star Lon Chaney.

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