Universal Monsters was a concept that began with the silent films starring which American stage actor?
Lon Chaney Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American stage and film actor, make-up artist, director and screenwriter. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. Chaney was known for his starring roles in such silent horror films as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923) and "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925). His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques he developed earned him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces".
Bigelow Cooper Bigelow Cooper (December 21, 1867-1953) was an American stage and screen character actor prominent in the silent film era. He was born Jackson Bigelow Cooper in Springfield, Ohio. He began in films in 1911 and worked for such companies as Edison and Vitagraph.