Last Updated: 18 Apr, 2023 | Views: 950
Age: 67
Profession: Author
Other Profession(s): Musician
Famous For: Founder of Satanism
Higher Education: Tamalpais High School
About (Profile/Biography):
Anton LaVey was an American author and founder of the Church of Satan. He was born on April 11, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. LaVey gained notoriety for his controversial beliefs and practices, which challenged traditional religious and societal norms. His books, which continue to influence modern occultism and Satanism, include "The Satanic Bible" and "The Satanic Rituals." LaVey passed away on October 29, 1997, but his legacy remains a prominent figure in modern Satanism.
Anton LaVey Career:
The 1950s: Anton LaVey worked as a musician and circus performer, playing the organ and performing as a lion tamer and burlesque performer.
The 1960s: Anton LaVey founded the Church of Satan in San Francisco in 1966 and began gaining media attention for his beliefs and practices. He authored "The Satanic Bible" in 1969, quickly becoming a controversial bestseller.
Lead The Church Of Satan In The 1970s: Anton LaVey continued to lead the Church of Satan, performing various rituals and ceremonies and serving as a spokesperson for the Satanic movement.
The 1980s: Anton LaVey’s influence on popular culture continued to grow, with appearances in films such as "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Devil's Rain."
The 1990s: Anton LaVey continued to lead the Church of Satan until he died in 1997, after which his daughter Karla LaVey took over leadership.
Anton LaVey Awards:
2004: Lifetime Achievement Award.
2012: Swedish Grammis award for their album "Opus Eponymous."
Anton LaVey Unknown Facts:
Anton LaVey was an avid collector of exotic animals, including a lion, a tiger, and a baboon. He often kept them in his home or the backyard of his "Black House" in San Francisco.
Anton LaVey was known for his charismatic personality and showmanship. He often wore dramatic costumes, such as a red cape and horns, and performed elaborate rituals and ceremonies for his followers and guests.