Christopher Lee May 2026
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: In his late 70s and 80s, he reached a new generation of fans as the wizard Saruman in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and as Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Christopher Lee
: He was knighted in 2009 for his contributions to drama and received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship in 2011. A Polymath's Life You might be cool, but you'll never be
Lee's filmography is defined by his legendary portrayal of villains, though he often fought against being pigeonholed as the "King of Horror." He also played other classic monsters like the
: He became an international star with Hammer Horror, most notably as Count Dracula (starting in 1958). He also played other classic monsters like the Frankenstein Monster and The Mummy .