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Christopher Lee (I) (1922–2015)
Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee was perhaps the only actor of his generation to have starred in so many films and cult saga. Although most notable for personifying bloodsucking vampire, Dracula, on screen, he portrayed other varied characters on screen, most of which were villains, whether it be Francisco Scaramanga in the James Bond film, The...
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Born:in Belgravia, London, England, UKDied:(age 93) in Chelsea, London, England, UK |
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25 wins & 12 nominations.
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Actor (281 credits)
Actor (281 credits)
2013
Extraordinary Tales
Narrator (segment "The Fall of the House of Usher") (voice, as Sir Christopher Lee)
Narrator (segment "The Fall of the House of Usher") (voice, as Sir Christopher Lee)
2008
The Color of Magic
(TV Mini-Series)
Death
Death
- Part 2: The Light Fantastic
(2008)
... Death (voice)
- Part 1: The Colour of Magic
(2008)
... Death (voice)
2006
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II - The Rise of the Witch-king
(Video Game)
Saruman the White (voice)
Saruman the White (voice)
2005
Pope John Paul II
(TV Mini-Series)
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
2003
Freelancer
(Video Game)
(voice)
2000
Ghost Stories for Christmas
(TV Mini-Series)
M. R. James
M. R. James
- The Stalls of Barchester
(2000)
... M. R. James
2000
In the Beginning
(TV Mini-Series)
Rameses I
Rameses I
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Rameses I
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Rameses I
2000
Gormenghast
(TV Mini-Series)
Flay
Flay
- Episode #1.4
(2000)
... Flay
- Episode #1.3
(2000)
... Flay
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Flay
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Flay
1997-1998
The New Adventures of Robin Hood
(TV Series)
Olwyn
Olwyn
- The Auction
(1998)
... Olwyn
- The Sceptre
(1997)
... Olwyn
- Nightmare of the Magic Castle
(1997)
... Olwyn
- The Legend of Olwyn
(1997)
... Olwyn
- A Race Against Death
(1997)
... Olwyn
1997
Wyrd Sisters
(TV Mini-Series)
Death
Death
- Episode #1.6
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.4
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.3
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.5
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Death (voice)
1997
Soul Music
(TV Mini-Series)
Death
Death
- Episode #1.6
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.3
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Death (voice)
- Episode #1.7
(1997)
... Death (voice)
1997
The Odyssey
(TV Series)
Tiresias
Tiresias
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Tiresias
- Episode #1.1
(1997)
... Tiresias
1997
Ivanhoe
(TV Mini-Series)
Lucas de Beaumanoir
Lucas de Beaumanoir
- Part Six
(1997)
... Lucas de Beaumanoir
- Part Five
(1997)
... Lucas de Beaumanoir
- Part Four
(1997)
... Lucas de Beaumanoir
- Part Three
(1997)
... Lucas de Beaumanoir
1995
Tales of Mystery and Imagination
(TV Series)
The Host / Host / Prince Prospero
The Host / Host / Prince Prospero
- The Masque of the Red Death
... Host / Prince Prospero
- The Oval Portrait
... The Host
- Berenice
... The Host
- The Fall of the House of Usher
... The Host
1995
Street Gear
(TV Series)
Nick Dupont
Nick Dupont
- Davis vs. Davis
(1995)
... Nick Dupont
- Smiley Face
(1995)
... Nick Dupont
- Don't Ask, Don't Tell
(1995)
... Nick Dupont
- Look Who's Quiet Now
(1995)
... Nick Dupont
- Two Blind Mice
(1995)
... Nick Dupont
1995
The Tomorrow People
(TV Series)
Sam Rees
Sam Rees
- The Rameses Connection: Part 5
(1995)
... Sam Rees
- The Rameses Connection: Part 4
(1995)
... Sam Rees
- The Rameses Connection: Part 3
(1995)
... Sam Rees
- The Rameses Connection: Part 2
(1995)
... Sam Rees
- The Rameses Connection: Part 1
(1995)
... Sam Rees
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
(TV Series)
Count Ottokar Graf Czerin
Count Ottokar Graf Czerin
- Austria, March 1917
(1992)
... Count Ottokar Graf Czerin
1989
Around the World in 80 Days
(TV Mini-Series)
Stuart
Stuart
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... Stuart
- Episode #1.2
(1989)
... Stuart
- Episode #1.1
(1989)
... Stuart
1986
Shaka Zulu
(TV Mini-Series)
Lord Bathurst
Lord Bathurst
- Episode #1.10
(1986)
... Lord Bathurst
- Episode #1.9
(1986)
... Lord Bathurst
- Episode #1.8
(1986)
... Lord Bathurst
- Episode #1.7
(1986)
... Lord Bathurst
- Episode #1.6
(1986)
... Lord Bathurst
1984
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
King Vladimir V
King Vladimir V
- The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers
(1984)
... King Vladimir V
1984
The Far Pavilions
(TV Mini-Series)
Kaka-ji Rao
Kaka-ji Rao
- Part Three: Wally and Anjuli
(1984)
... Kaka-ji Rao
- Part Two: The Journey to Bhithor
(1984)
... Kaka-ji Rao
- Part One: Return to India
(1984)
... Kaka-ji Rao
1978
How the West Was Won
(TV Series)
The Grand Duke
The Grand Duke
- Interlude
(1978)
... The Grand Duke (credit only)
- Mormon Story
(1978)
... The Grand Duke
- Buffalo Story
(1978)
... The Grand Duke
1967-1969
The Avengers
(TV Series)
Colonel Mannering / Professor Stone
Colonel Mannering / Professor Stone
- The Interrogators
(1969)
... Colonel Mannering
- Never, Never Say Die
(1967)
... Professor Stone
1958
Ivanhoe
(TV Series)
Sir Otto from the Rhine
Sir Otto from the Rhine
- The German Knight
(1958)
... Sir Otto from the Rhine
1956-1957
The Errol Flynn Theatre
(TV Series)
The Visitant / Compte de Merret / Maurice Gabet / ...
The Visitant / Compte de Merret / Maurice Gabet / ...
- Evil Thoughts
(1957)
... The Visitant
- Love Token
(1957)
... Compte de Merret
- The Model
(1956)
... Maurice Gabet
- Fortunes of War
(1956)
... Count Henri de Dairval
1956-1957
Assignment Foreign Legion
(TV Series)
Rodin the Gardener / El Abba
Rodin the Gardener / El Abba
- As We Forgive
(1957)
... Rodin the Gardener
- The Anaya
(1956)
... El Abba
1956
Sailor of Fortune
(TV Series)
Yusif / Carnot
Yusif / Carnot
- The Desert Hostages
(1956)
... Yusif
- Stranger in Danger
(1956)
... Carnot
1953-1956
Rheingold Theatre
(TV Series)
Felipe Nagy / Luis / Makarenko / ...
Felipe Nagy / Luis / Makarenko / ...
- Crown of the Andes
(1956)
... Felipe Nagy
- The Man Who Wouldn't Escape
(1956)
... Luis
- The Immigrant
(1955)
... Makarenko
- The Wedding Dress
(1955)
... Lt. Krainski
- Border Incident
(1955)
... Official
1953-1955
Tales of Hans Anderson
(TV Series)
Olle / Student / Old man / ...
Olle / Student / Old man / ...
- The Cripple Boy
(1955)
... Olle
- Wee Willie Winkie
(1955)
... Student
- The Old House
(1954)
... Old man
- The Nightingale
(1954)
... Emperor of China
- The Top and the Ball
(1953)
... Narrator / Father
1955
The Vise
(TV Series)
Edgar Brookes / Richard Martell / Larry Spence
Edgar Brookes / Richard Martell / Larry Spence
- Strangle Hold
(1955)
... Edgar Brookes
- The Price of Vanity
(1955)
... Richard Martell
- The Final Column
(1955)
... Larry Spence
1954
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
(TV Series)
Jeanpierre
Jeanpierre
- At Night All Cats Are Gray
(1954)
... Jeanpierre
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (17 credits)
Thanks (17 credits)
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Self (192 credits)
Self (192 credits)
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Archive footage (85 credits)
Archive footage (85 credits)
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4 Biographical Movies | 6 Print Biographies | 12 Interviews | 37 Articles | 5 Pictorials | 9 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Christopher Lee (run by son-in-law)Alternate Names:
Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher LeeHeight:
6' 5" (1.96 m)
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If you're playing a heroic character, it's very hard not to make him a total bore. But, with a villainous character, there are many, many levels in which you can present him. He can be amusing. He can be lonely. He can be mad, childish, naive, futuristic. You can't play heroes like that. It's impossible. You just can't imbue them with all those characteristics. But, when you toy with the dark ... See more »Trivia:
After preparatory school, he passed the entrance exam for Eton but his parents could not afford the fees. He went to Wellington, but had to be taken out when their financial situation worsened. He took a job as an office boy in a shipping company in the City at £1 a week. See more »Trademark:
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