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Christopher Lee is an English actor who's well known for portraying villains. His most famous role is perhaps his portrayal of Count Dracula in the Hammer horror film series.
In June 2009, Lee was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Lee, who is shooting a new film in New Mexico, was unavailable to comment on his knighthood.BBC: Honours for Lee, Faldo and Delia (June 12, 2009)
Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Christopher Frank Carandini Lee
- Birth Date: May 27, 1922
- Birth Place: Belgravia, London, England
- Served in World War II with the British Royal Air Force
- "Saruman the White" in the Lord of the Rings film series
- "Count Dooku" in two of the Star Wars prequels
- Autobiography: Lord of Misrule
- Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in June 2009
Life and Career
Christopher Lee was born in Belgravia, England. His mother was a model for artists and his father was in the army. Lee served in the British Royal Air Force during World War II.As an actor he rose to fame for his portrayal of Count Dracula for Hammer Film Productions' film series on the character.
He has since been in many films and has risen to international fame for his roles in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Film Series, in which he played Saruman.
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Christopher Lee Timeline
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- 1922: Born on May 22 in Belgravia, London, England
- 1957: The Curse of Frankenstein - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1958: Dracula - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 1958: Corridors of Blood - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1959: The Mummy - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 1960: The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1966: Rasputin: The Mad Monk - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1968: The Devil Rides Out - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1970: Julius Caesar - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1971: I, Monster - IMDb Listing
- 1973: The Wicker Man - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1974: The Man with the Golden Gun - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1978: Return from Witch Mountain - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 1982: The Last Unicorn - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1998: Jinnah - IMDb Listing
- 1999: Sleepy Hollow - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2001: The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2002: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2005: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2005: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2007: The Golden Compass - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2008: Boogie Woogie - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2008: Cowboys for Christ - IMDb Listing


