Christopher Lee

BIOGRAPHY
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BORN
Belgravia, London, England, UK

DIED
6/8/2015

BIRTH NAME
Christopher Frank Carandini Lee

GENDER
Male

BIOGRAPHY:
Christopher Lee has defined the macabre for generations of horror film enthusiasts. His long film career began in 1947. In 1957, Lee appeared in his first Hammer Film Production,  The Curse of Frankenstein, opposite Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: A New Hope ). With the success of  Frankenstein, Lee would go on to star in numerous Hammer films throughout the 60s and early 70s, often co-starring with Cushing. Lee's most legendary role is that of Dracula, which he first portrayed in 1958's  The Horror of Dracula. A spectacular hit, this film propelled Lee's career to stardom. In the 1970s, Lee expanded beyond horror films to such work as  The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers,  and  The Man With the Golden Gun. In 1972 he founded Charlemagne Productions Limited. Lee's autobiography,  Tall, Dark and Gruesome,  was published in 1977 and updated in 1997. His chiseled, handsome features and deep voice give his characters a captivating intelligence and class - whether as a ruthless villain like Dracula or as a noble hero like Sherlock Holmes. Lee's lengthy filmography includes:  The Face of Fu Manchu, Rasputin: The Mad Monk, Dracula: Prince of Darkness; Theatre of Death, The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers, The Man With the Golden Gun; 1941  and most recently  The Lord of the Rings  trilogy. His 250 film and television credits have earned him a spot in the Guinness Book of Movie Facts and Feats for the international star with the most credits. He has also performed in a multitude of classical theatre productions from Shakespeare to Coward.