Actors who died on August 26

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on August 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1930 Lon Chaney

  Lon Chaney was a pioneering American actor best known for his groundbreaking work in silent horror films. Renowned as 'The Man of a Thousand Faces,' he gained fame for his transformative character portrayals and innovative makeup techniques, most notably in films like 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' [bio]

• 1986 Ted Knight

  Ted Knight was an American actor and comedian best known for his comedic role as Ted Baxter, the bumbling yet lovable news anchor on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.' His performances gained him widespread recognition and multiple Emmy Awards. [bio]