Christopher Frank Carandini Le...
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 27, 1922 Belgravia, London |
| Died | Jun 7, 2015 Chelsea, London |
| Age | Died at 93 |
Christopher Lee | |
| Job | Actor, singer, author |
| Years active | 1946-present |
| Top Roles | Sherlock Holmes, Georges Seurat, Novak, Creature, Spear Carrier |
| Top Genres | Drama, Horror, Action, Adventure, Romance, War |
| Top Topics | World War II, Book-Based, Supernatural |
| Top Collaborators | Michael Carreras (Producer), Anthony Nelson Keys (Producer), Anthony Bushell, Peter Cushing |
| Shares birthday with | Vincent Price, Lucile Watson, Portia Nelson see more.. |
Christopher Lee Overview:
Character actor, Christopher Lee, was born Christopher Frank Carandini Lee on May 27, 1922 in Belgravia, London. Lee died at the age of 93 on Jun 7, 2015 in Chelsea, London .
MINI BIO:
Tall, dark-haired British actor with deep, resonant voice. Spent ten years in British films playing relatively minor (often aristocratic) villains, then burst through to stardom with his fine portrayal of Dracula. Has remained happily typed in chillers, with one or two interesting character roles along the way.
(Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Character Actors: an Illustrated Directory).HONORS and AWARDS:
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BlogHub Articles:
THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF On Blu-ray From Severin
By Dan Day, Jr. on Feb 14, 2026 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogIncluded in Severin's THE EUROCRYPT OF COLLECTION 3 box set is the 2023 documentary THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF , written and directed by Jon Spira. Jon Spira also wrote and directed ELSTREE 1976, a film that I enjoyed. With ELSTREE 1976, Spira looked at the making of STAR ... Read full article
THE EUROCRYPT OF COLLECTION 3 On Blu-ray From Severin
By Dan Day, Jr. on Jan 10, 2026 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogSeverin once again delves into the voluminous career of screen legend Sir with THE EUROCRYPT OF COLLECTION 3, a massive set featuring six movies. This set arrived earlier this week, and I've barely been able to wade into it. I'll be writing blog posts on some of the i... Read full article
THE EUROCRYPT OF COLLECTION 2 On Blu-ray From Severin
By Dan Day, Jr. on Jun 7, 2022 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogLast year Severin's THE EUROCRYPT OF Blu-ray box set was my pick for home video release of the year. The company is back with THE EUROCRYPT OF 2, a seven-disc collection containing six rare films featuring Lee. (This set is not available yet for general release, but I... Read full article
Rating The Hammer Dracula Films Starring
By Dan Day, Jr. on May 27, 2022 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogToday marks the 100th anniversary of . I've decided to mark this occasion by ranking the Hammer Dracula films which starred Lee. The format is much the same as yesterday's ranking of the Hammer Frankenstein films starring Peter Cushing. One aspect of the Hammer Draculas that doesn't g... Read full article
THE EUROCRYPT OF COLLECTION On Blu-ray From Severin
By Dan Day, Jr. on Jun 5, 2021 From The Hitless Wonder Movie Blogis a legend of English Gothic cinema--but he's also a legend of Euro Gothic cinema, which is made abundantly clear in this new fantastic Blu-ray set from Severin. THE EUROCRYPT OF COLLECTION collects five rare and somewhat obscure films that were made in continental E... Read full article
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Christopher Lee Quotes:
Ayesha: [about Ustane] We must be rid of her!
Billali: I speak again, whatever risk to myself. To be rid of her would be simple, but unwise. If you are to prevail, It is the fair one who must banish her, who must turn against her. He is a man of soul and conscience. These you must destroy.
Lin Tang: Father! Doctor Kessler and the girl, they have escaped! They have reached the tunnel!
Fu Manchu: Excellent. And when the crystals are released into the tunnel - they will die.
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