Christopher Lee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 27, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Died | June 07, 2015 (age 93) |
| Birthplace | Belgravia, London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Dracula in Hammer Horror films, Saruman in 'The Lord of the Rings', Count Dooku in 'Star Wars', and a prolific career in film and television. |
Intro
Christopher Lee was a legendary British actor widely renowned for his commanding presence and deep voice, particularly in horror cinema. He gained international fame for portraying Count Dracula in a series of Hammer Horror films and became a versatile actor known for significant roles in mainstream franchises such as Saruman in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Count Dooku in the 'Star Wars' prequels. Lee's career spanned over seven decades, with more than 130 film credits, making him one of the most prolific actors in film history.
Early Life & Background
Christopher Lee was born in Belgravia, London, in 1922 to Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Trollope Lee and Contessa Estelle Marie Carandini di Sarzano. He attended Wellington College and later served in the Royal Air Force and the Special Operations Executive during World War II before beginning his acting career post-war.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Count Dracula in Hammer Horror films, notably 'Dracula' (1958).
- Played Saruman in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies.
- Portrayed Count Dooku in 'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones' and 'Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'.
- Appeared as Francisco Scaramanga in the James Bond film 'The Man with the Golden Gun' (1974).
- Holds a Guinness World Record for most film acting roles.
- Knighted for services to drama and charity in 2009.
Trivia
- He was a step-cousin of Bond author Ian Fleming.
- Christopher Lee was an accomplished operatic and heavy metal singer.
- He was fluent in several languages, including French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
- Published his autobiography, 'Tall, Dark and Gruesome', in 1977, later revised.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Christopher Lee born?
Christopher Lee was born the 27 May 1922.
Where is Christopher Lee from?
Belgravia, London, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About May 27th, 1922, in brief:
- Historical events: A significant political crisis unfolded in Paraguay when President Eusebio Ayala unilaterally canceled planned presidential elections, triggering a civil war. This event highlighted the fragile democratic processes in early 20th-century South American politics and demonstrated the ongoing political instability in the region.
- Day of the week: May 27th, 1922 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Play That Song of India Again by Charles Harrison
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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