Christopher Lee Autograph

Christopher Lee was a British actor, singer and author. He was born on 27 May 1922 in Belgravia, London, England and passed away 7 June 2015 in Chelsea, London, England, aged 93.

Known as one of the most talented and respected actors of all time, he had an illustrious 69 year career and took part in many successful films. He is best known for his villainous roles, most notably as Count Dracula, which he portrayed many times in his career, as Scaramanga in the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), as Saruman in The Lord of the Rings (2001-03) and The Hobbit (2012-14) film trilogies and as Count Dooku in Episode II and III of the Star Wars prequel trilogies (2002 / 2005). Some of his other acting work includes:-

• The Wicker Man (1973)

• Jinnah (1998)

• Sleepy Hollow (1999)

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

• The Golden Compass (2007)

Awards and Achievements:

• Life Career Award (1979)

• Lifetime Achievement Award (1995)

• Received a knighthood for his services to drama and charity (2009)

• BAFTA Academy Fellowship (2011)

• BFI Fellowship (2013)

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