Attempts to resuscitate Lil’ Lon failed. So the baby’s father — actor Lon Chaney Sr. — hustled the baby outside and dipped him in icy Belle Isle Lake. Ron said the cold water “shocked ...

You might know him by his stage name: Lon Chaney Jr. Here's the connection ... exhibiting strength and ability beyond his age. But Chaney Sr. discouraged Creighton from entering show business ...