Christopher Lee

(1922–2015)

British actor (died aged 93) | Scott of the Antarctic (1948), Taste of Fear (1961), The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

Gaunt, tall English actor whose personality lent itself best to sinister or horrific parts

Mini Biography

Born in London, the son of an army officer and the Contessa Carandini, Lee began work as a clerk and, after service in the Second World War, was one of many would-be actors signed to a seven-year contract to train in Rank’s Charm School. He played small roles until cast as Dracula in one of the early Hammer horrors.

Latest Christopher Lee Pictures

Screenshot from Horror Express (1972) (1) featuring Christopher Lee (as Prof Sir Alexander Saxton) — Horror Express (1972) screenshot (1) | Christopher Lee

Photograph from The Wicker Man (1973) (1) featuring Christopher Lee (as Lord Summerisle) — The Wicker Man (1973) photograph (1) | Christopher Lee

Main title from The Rank Charm School documentary (1982), crediting Diana Dors and Christopher Lee — The Rank Charm School opening credits – Diana Dors, Christopher Lee

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Personal Details

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Born

Christopher Lee was born in Belgravia, London on 27^th May, 1922.
Died

Christopher Lee died in Chelsea, London on 7^th June, 2015, aged 93.

Watch Christopher Lee on British television

- Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
- After long preparation, Captain Scott sets off on his ill-fated 1912 expedition to the South Pole.
- Monday at 8.50am on Talking Pictures TV
- The Mummy (1959)
- A mummy brought back to England by archaeologists wakes up and goes on the rampage.
- Tuesday at 3pm on Legend
- Wednesday at 11am on Legend
- 4^th May at 3pm on Legend
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- An unassuming hobbit is plunged into a battle against the forces of darkness when his uncle bequeaths him a magical ring of immense power.
- 4^th May at 10.30am on Sky Cinema Greats HD
- 4^th May at 10.20pm on Sky Cinema Greats HD