Actor. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. I always ask myself, "Well, what else could I do?" The New York Times described Lee's performance in the first, The Devil Rides Out (1967), as "suave dignity". "[73], In this early period, he made an uncredited appearance in Laurence Olivier's film version of Hamlet (1948), as a spear carrier (his later co-star and close friend Peter Cushing played Osric). [93][72] Lee wanted to break free of his image as Dracula and take on more interesting acting roles. How much these amounted to is virtually unknown, with the executor of his will's assertion that he lived a "comfortable lifestyle" in the U.S. not being too helpful. We have set your language to [67] His first American appearance was in the disaster film Airport '77 (1977). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Search instead in Creative? [156] Her father, Count Fritz von Rosen, proved demanding, getting them to delay the wedding for a year, asking his London-based friends to interview Lee, hiring private detectives to investigate him, and asking Lee to provide him with references, which Lee obtained from Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Boulting, and Joe Jackson. 'Very funny,' I said. He was honoured with the "Spirit of Hammer" award at the 2010 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards ceremony. [53] At the end of July 1943, Lee received his second promotion of the year, this time to flying officer. WebFamily and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lee Christopher Gregory of Huntsville, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 60, on February 26, 2023. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Born on November 23rd. Lee saw his stepfather for the last time on a bus in London in 1940, by then divorced from Lee's mother, though Lee did not speak to him. Here's Who Inherited Christopher Lee's Money After He Died. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. [23], His mother separated from Rose, and Lee had to get a job, his sister already working as a secretary for the Church of England Pensions Board. Later, while Lee was still a child, his mother married (and later divorced) Harcourt George "Ingle" St. Croix, a banker. In a long career spanning more than 60 years, Lee often portrayed villains, and appeared as Count Dracula in seven Hammer Horror films, ultimately playing the role nine times. [129] In 2014, he appeared in an episode of the BBC documentary series Timeshift called How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective. target_type: 'mix' There was a huge row. target_type: 'mix' Notably as 'Count Dracula.' Votes: 12,549 | Gross: $3.30M. [54] After the Sicilian campaign was over, Lee came down with malaria for the sixth time in under a year, and was flown to a hospital in Carthage for treatment. Sir Christopher Lee son Ellis Lee father Constance Helen Lee mother Laura Huth Jackson stepdaughter Patrick Huth Jackson stepson view all Geoffrey Trollope Lee's Timeline [89], Lee's friend the author Dennis Wheatley was responsible for bringing the occult to him. [50] After breaking through the Mareth Line, the squadron made their final base in Kairouan;[51] following the Axis surrender in North Africa in May 1943, the squadron moved to Zuwarah in Libya in preparation for the Allied invasion of Sicily. To use this feature, use a newer browser. ', Johnny Depp who worked with Lee in five Tim Burton films, from Sleepy Hollow in 1999 to Dark Shadows in 2012. [154] In 2019, Rhapsody of Fire included a posthumous narration on their new album, The Eighth Mountain, in which Lee narrated the concept story of the band's Nephilim Empire Saga. Lee's maternal great-grandfather was an Italian political refugee, while Lee's great-grandmother was English opera singer Marie (Burgess) Carandini. After attending Wellington College from age 14 to 17, Lee worked as an office clerk in a couple of London shipping companies until 1941 when he enlisted in the Royal Air Force during World War II. Add to your scrapbook. Showing Editorial results for christopher lee. Belgravia, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England. [168] After the Second World War, he was a server at St Stephen's church in South Kensington, London, during T.S. "Jim, I don't want to do it, and I don't have to do it." [122], Lee reprised the role of Saruman for the prequel film The Hobbit. Christopher Lee played Billali, Ayeshas priest, while Peter Cushing played Professor Holly - the main archeologist. Sir Christopher Lee. Confederate General Robert E. Lee and Sir Christopher Lee are amongst their descendants. target_type: 'mix' [72] In 2005 he played Dr. Wonka, father of Willy Wonka, in Tim Burton's film adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Brother of John Lee; Elizabeth Lloyd; James _taboola.push({ This is a carousel with slides. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147708449/christopher-lee. Moving on, Christina has inherited her mothers good looks, in fact, now, when she has fully grown up, she looks exactly like her mother. Additionally, he shared the screen with such horror legends as Boris Karloff and Vincent Price. The Judges overseeing this case are MARQUES, LETICIA and MCDONALD, ROGER J. Christopher was married to Danish painter and model Birgit Gitte Krncke, until his death. [171], Lee died at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on 7 June 2015 after being admitted for respiratory problems and heart failure, shortly after celebrating his 93rd birthday. [172][173][174], Following Lee's death, fans, friends, actors, directors and others involved in the film industry publicly gave their personal tributes. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? For other people named Christopher Lee, see, J Gordon Melton (2010). [25] Arriving in Menton, he stayed with the Russian Mazirov family, living among exiled princely families. [117][118] While filming scenes for the film in New Mexico in early 2009, Lee injured his back when he tripped over power cables on set. The family moved to Fulham, living next door to the actor Eric Maturin. Lee's film career led to massive fame in stand-alone films like "Dracula" and "The Curse of Frankenstein," as well as franchises that included James Bond, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. The Lees, an old Buckinghamshire family, acquired Hartwell c.1650 by marriage into the Hampdens. [55], After the Allied invasion of Italy, the squadron was based in Foggia and Termoli during the winter of 1943, where Lee was then seconded to the Army during an officers' swap scheme. He considered his best performance to be that of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the biopic Jinnah (1998), and his best film to be the British cult film The Wicker Man (1973). WebSir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, CBE, CStJ was an English actor, voice actor, singer, author, and musician, who played Saruman in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Jamie Lee Curtis is not gay, although she has long advocated for the LGBTQ community. From the likes of Tim Burton to Roger Moore, everyone showed their gratitude towards the legendary actor. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Christopher Lee had a net worth of $25 million by the time of his death in 2015 a considerable amount of wealth given his career. [1] In a long career spanning more than 60 years, Lee often portrayed villains, and appeared as Count Dracula in seven Hammer Horror films, ultimately playing the role nine times. Christopher Lee lived a life that few have had the ability to lead. (1980), a decision he later called "a big mistake. "[163] He subsequently moved back to England and lived with his family in Cadogan Square in west London until his death. [78] Karloff and Lee were London neighbours for a time in the mid-1960s.[79]. [39] Training with de Havilland Tiger Moths, Lee was having his penultimate training session before his first solo flight, when he suffered from headaches and blurred vision. We can conclude how much of a great bonding the father-daughter duo shared. A statement from his family said: "Christopher lived with his All of this money was evidently put toward his outstanding expenses and probate (a legal process whereby a will is accepted as a legal document and the executor is given authority to enact it, which can be very costly in the U.K. per AFG Law). The only known amount of money tied to Christopher Lee in the aftermath of his death was 48,221 ($63,772), the actor's estate in Britain. [136] He was the original voice of Thor in the German dubs of the Danish 1986 animated film Valhalla, and of King Haggard in both the English and German dubs of the 1982 animated adaptation of The Last Unicorn. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Christopher Lee (147708449)? Birthplace: Belgravia, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom. He was born in California on May 24, 2006 to Randy Wessley and Patricia Frills. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Resend Activation Email. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I was furious! WebChristopher Lee is 59 years old and was born on 08/21/1963. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Christopher Yost Family. 22, thus becoming the second oldest living performer to ever enter the music charts, at 91 years and 6 months. Christopher also answers to Christophem M Lee, Christophe Lee, Christopher M Place and Christopher M Lee, and perhaps a couple of other names. mother: Contessa Estelle Marie, Estelle Marie Carandini di Sarzano Christopher Lee was born Christopher Frank Carandini Lee on 27 May 1922, in Belgravia, London, England, to British Army Officer Geoffrey Trollope Lee and his wife Contessa Estelle Marie (ne Carandini di Sarzano). McFarland. [38] After he had passed his exams in Liverpool, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan meant that he travelled on the Reina del Pacifico to South Africa, then to his posting at Hillside, at Bulawayo in Southern Rhodesia. [110], In late November 2009, Lee narrated the Science Fiction Festival in Trieste, Italy. Whether it was an event or just a party, Christopher rarely showed up alone. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [90] The company made two films from Wheatley's novels, both starring Lee. mode: 'thumbnails-rr', Thanks for your help! BOBBIE LEE OBITUARY. I don't see the point. Meet Christina Erika Lee - Photos Of Christopher Lee's Daughter [76][113] Lee respected Depp as "a fellow survivor",[114] describing him as "inventive and [having] enormous versatility". [74] Throughout the next decade, he made nearly 30 films, including The Cockleshell Heroes, playing mostly stock action characters. [131], A month before his death, Lee had signed to star with an ensemble cast in the Danish film The 11th. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "[84] Lee accepted a similar role in an Italian-French horror picture called Uncle Was a Vampire (1959). placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', FolloweCelebrityMirrorfor more updates onEntertainment,Celebrity Babies,YouTubers, andMovies & TV Series. Lee, "broadly speaking, was expected to know everything. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [167], Lee was an Anglo-Catholic Christian. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; [139] In 2005, Lee provided the voice of Pastor Galswells in The Corpse Bride, co-directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson. He also appeared as Lucas de Beaumanoir, the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, in the BBC/A&E co-production of Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe (1997). I was an actor. [74] He played Charles; the director got around his height by placing him at a table in a nightclub alongside Lois Maxwell, Mavis Villiers, Hugh Latimer and John Penrose. [58] During the final assault on Monte Cassino, the squadron was based in San Angelo, and Lee was nearly killed when one of the planes crashed on takeoff, and he tripped over one of its live bombs. [182] On 16 June 2001, as part of that year's Queen's Birthday Honours, Lee was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire "for services to Drama. [99] Lee made his last appearances as Sherlock Holmes in the television films Incident at Victoria Falls (1991) and Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1992). The 59-year-old daughter of Christopher Lee was born Christina Erika Lee on November 23, 1963, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Known as an actor with a deep, strong voice, Lee also sang, recorded opera and musical pieces between 1986 and 1998, and the symphonic metal album Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross in 2010, after having worked with several metal bands since 2005. "[194] He was awarded the Bram Stoker Gold Medal by the Trinity College Philosophical Society, of which Stoker had been president, and a copy of Collected Ghost Stories of MR James by Trinity College's School of English.[195]. Please reset your password. He and his older sister Xandra were raised by Estelle Marie and Geoffrey Trollope until their divorce in 1926. Speaking at a press conference in 1973 to announce the film, Lee said, "I'm doing it under protest. [91] However, the second film, To the Devil a Daughter (1976), was troubled by production difficulties and was disowned by its author. [65] Lee had an interest in the occult, to which he was introduced by Dennis Wheatley. He auditioned for a part in the film The Longest Day (1962), but was turned down because he did not "look like a military man." Lee's appearance was completely cut from the film, but Head still had an uncredited one-line cameo. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. "The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead" p. 247. Try again later. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. [148][149] After media attention, the song rose to No. 1963). Lee's Dracula is a force of nature: red-eyed, blood dripping from fangs, often in the grip of rage. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [145] In 1977, he appeared on Peter Knight and Bob Johnson's (from Steeleye Span) concept album The King of Elfland's Daughter. Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee CBE CStJ (27 May 1922 7 June 2015) was an English actor and singer. He was cast when the director asked him if he could speak Spanish and fence, which he was able to do. The couple has a daughter. Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Feb. 25, 2023. Lee was inspired to record the latter songs because, "as far as I am concerned, Don Quixote is the most metal fictional character that I know. }); Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License. The meaning of Erika is eternal ruler, ever-powerful. Father of John William Lee; Lucy Ellen Royston; Phoebe Lee; Leroy Mason Lee and James Christopher Lee. These included the Dr. Fu Manchu series of films made between 1965 and 1969 (beginning with The Face of Fu Manchu) in which he starred as the villain in yellowface make-up; I, Monster (1971), an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, with the main characters' names changed to Dr. Charles Marlowe and Mr. Edward Blake; The Creeping Flesh (1972); and his personal favourite, which he considered his best film, The Wicker Man (1973), in which he played Lord Summerisle. Some historians even speculate that Lees lineage could be traced all the way back to the legendary Emperor Charlemagne. [8], Lee's parents separated when he was four and divorced two years later. [72], He recalled that his breakthrough came in 1952, when Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. began making films at the British National Studios. He had an elder sister, Xandra Carandini Lee (19172002). That's a quite fatuous remark to make. Eliot's period as a parishioner there. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He was also an accomplished theater actor, author, and even heavy metal singer his final album "Charlemagne:The Omens of Death" (centered on the historical French king, from whom he is descended through his mother, according to Vice) was released in 2013. Moreover, not much is out there regarding the only daughter of the horror icon Christopher Lee. [86], His roles in the films Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968), Taste the Blood of Dracula (1969), and Scars of Dracula (1970) all gave the Count very little to do. _taboola.push({ "[83] The film magazine Empire ranked Lee's portrayal as Dracula the 7th Greatest Horror Movie Character of All Time. His other film roles include Francisco Scaramanga in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Count Dooku in several Star Wars films (20022008), and Saruman in both the Lord of the Rings film trilogy (20012003) and the Hobbit film trilogy (20122014). _taboola.push({ He is a talented writer who has found success in a number of genres, including cinema, television, animation, and comic books. These songs were recorded, but eventually cut since Burton felt that the songs were too theatrical for the film. [94][95] Lee was so keen to get the film made, and the budget was so small, that he gave his services for free. container: 'taboola-below-article-thumbnails-2nd', Other films in Europe he made include Castle of the Living Dead (1964) and Horror Express (1972). This account has been disabled. So, we can only imagine she is living a comfortable life with her family outside the medias attention. Unrest spread and threatened to turn into mutiny. [113] He served as the narrator on The Nightmare Before Christmas poem, also written by Tim Burton as well. Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville, is assisting family with arrangements. [80] CNN listed the performance third in their top 10 British villains, noting his "chilling, sonorous tone. 39-year-old Christopher Stokes of Sarsfield Avenue, Garryowen, Limerick, first claimed to garda that he was the one who tried to help 43-year-old Simone Lee and had actually saved her life. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. WebHistorical Person Search Search Search Results Results Christopher Lee McIntire (1970 - 2008) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. I'd get a call from Jimmy Carreras, in a state of hysteria. I think it is fatuous. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. English Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. So I crept along there heavily disguised in dark glasses and scarf, and found the cinema and there was my name. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [41] He was moved around to different flying stations before being posted to Southern Rhodesia's capital, Salisbury, in December 1941. [97], In 1977, Lee left the UK for the US, concerned at being typecast in horror films, as had happened to his close friends Peter Cushing and Vincent Price. [136] Both Lee and his daughter Christina provided spoken vocals on Rhapsody of Fire's album From Chaos to Eternity. Both writer-director Graham Yost and Christopher Yost are direct descendants of Elwy Yost. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [116], In 2011, he appeared in a Hammer film, The Resident, for the first time in 35 years. When he returned, the squadron was restless, frustrated with a lack of news about the Eastern Front and the Soviet Union in general, and with no mail from home or alcohol. He was 15 years old. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Christopher Lee dies at the age of 93. Sir Christopher Lee, known as the master of horror, has died at the age of 93 after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure. [175][176][177][178] The Prime Minister David Cameron praised Lee as a "titan of the golden age of cinema. Death: June 07, 2015 (93) Chelsea, London, Greater London, England, United These were not commercially successful: Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) and The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973). Following his World War II service he retired from the RAF in 1946 with the rank of flight lieutenant. [128], Lee narrated the feature-length documentary Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics, which was released on 25 October 2013. His zodiac sign is Taurus. Jail record for SWAIN CHRISTOPHER LEE in Clayton County, Georgia. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. James. Lee launched his film career with "Corridor of Mirrors" (1948) and played the monster in Hammer's "The Curse of Frankenstein" (1957). CHRISTOPHER LEE OBITUARY Christopher B. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She is also married to her better-half Juan Rodriguez since July 28, 2001. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [111] Also in 2009, Lee starred in Stephen Poliakoff's British period drama Glorious 39, Academy Award-nominated director Danis Tanovi's war film Triage, and Duncan Ward's comedy Boogie Woogie. Lee's Dracula is a rampant sex fiend, using that stare to make buxom ladies everywhere come over a little faint. Lee reprised his role as Count Dooku in the animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008). "What's all this about?!" He met with screenwriter Anthony Shaffer, and they agreed to work together. The latter film was tentatively titled Dracula Is Dead and Well and Living in London, a parody of the stage and film musical revue Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, but Lee was not amused. Death. CHRISTOPHER RAGLE OBITUARY. Years later, Lee told Carpenter that the biggest regret of his career was not taking the role of Dr. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [186], Lee was named 2005's 'most marketable star in the world' in a USA Today newspaper poll, after three of the films he appeared in grossed US$640million. Think of all the people you know so well, that you will put out of work!" There was a problem getting your location. When I had left Spain that day everyone behind me had taken their clothes off! Though the question regarding if Christina is a mother and has children or not is yet to be answered. I flew out to Spain for one day's work playing the part of a narrator. According to the Daily Mail,there was barely any money left after paying these costs. Leaving South Africa, he sailed from Durban to Suez on the Nieuw Amsterdam. [85], Lee returned to the role of Dracula in Hammer's Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1965). "Chris" Lee 46, of Martinsville and formerly of Anderson, unexpectedly passed from this life, on August 11, 2017, at his home. Verify and try again. [161] They had a daughter, Christina Erika Carandini Lee (b. Prior to his acting career, Lee served in the Royal Air Force as an intelligence officer, attached to the No. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [31][32] In a later interview, Lee stated that he knew how to shoot but not how to ski and that he probably would not be alive if he had been allowed to go to the front line. Lee considers this film to be the reason he stopped being typecast: "I've never been typecast since. Emotional blackmail. He Was A Distant Relative Of Ian Fleming Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [113] He provided all the voices for the English dub of Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953). [18] Aside from a "tiny part" in a school play, he did not act while at Wellington. [119] Also in 2011, Lee appeared in the critically acclaimed Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. [59] After the battle, the squadron moved to airfields just outside Rome, and Lee visited the city, where he met his mother's cousin, Nicol Carandini, who had fought in the Italian resistance movement. The Herald Angels Sing. [113] He provided the voice for the role of Ansem the Wise/DiZ in video games including Kingdom Hearts II. [193], In 2011, accompanied by his wife Birgit, and on the 164th anniversary of the birth of Bram Stoker, Lee was honoured with a tribute by University College Dublin, and described his honorary life membership of the UCD Law Society as "in some ways as special as the Oscars. Christopher Bonds Wessley May 24, 2006 - April 20, 2022 Christopher entered into eternal peace on April 20,2022. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Christopher Lees daughter Christina has inherited not only her parents good looks but also their charismatic nature. Lee was knighted for services to drama and charity in 2009, received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2011, and received the BFI Fellowship in 2013. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Her Early Life and How She is a Descendant of Charlemagne. [72] Lee finally got to play a James Bond villain in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), in which he was cast as the assassin Francisco Scaramanga. What Does Lindsey Horans Boyfriend Tyler Heaps Do For a Living? We all know how much of a great actor Sir Christopher was. There were lots of people behind me. His father, Geoffrey, had fought in the Boer War and the First World War with the 60th Kings Royal Rifle Corps. These included the role Flay in the BBC television miniseries Gormenghast (2000) based on Mervyn Peake's novels. [159], Lee was introduced to Danish painter and former model Birgit "Gitte" Krncke by a Danish friend in 1960. Like many of his generation, he went off to fight in the war. Try again later. WebHistorical Person Search Search Search Results Results Christopher Lee McIntire (1970 - 2008) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Getty Images 45. They all had their clothes on. Sure, I've played plenty of heavies, but as Anthony Hopkins says, "I don't play villains, I play people. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He continued his greatly sought after movie career during the 1970s, as he co-starred in "The Wicker Man" (1973) and played the 'James Bond' villain 'Scaramanga' in the picture "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974). [81] Dracula has been ranked among the best British films. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. During a lengthy and distinguished film career, with a wide range of roles to his credit, he will perhaps be best remembered for his work in the Horror genre and his association with Hammer Films, where he was often paired with Peter Cushing. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [112], In 2004, Lee lamented that Hollywood scripts were mainly spin-offs, as people were afraid of taking financial risks, commenting that he was mostly being offered spin-offs of Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. [17] His poor maths skills meant that he was placed eleventh, and thus missed out on being a King's Scholar by one place. [11] They then returned to London, where Lee attended Wagner's private school in Queen's Gate, and his mother married Harcourt George St-Croix Rose, a banker and uncle of Ian Fleming. In early 1940, he joined Beecham's, at first as an office clerk, then as a switchboard operator. Christopher will be greatly missed by many family and friends. He conceded that he was now too old, and that his physical limitations prevented him from being considered. [181] In 1997, he was appointed a Commander of the Venerable Order of Saint John. He was 93. The medical officer hesitantly diagnosed a failure of his optic nerve, and he was told he would never be allowed to fly again. [120], Christopher is truly a force to be reckoned with. [108] The Lord of the Rings marked the beginning of a major career revival that continued in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005), in which he played the villainous Count Dooku. [65] He retired from the RAF in 1946 with the rank of flight lieutenant. [80], Lee's own appearance as Frankenstein's monster led to his first appearance as the Transylvanian vampire Count Dracula in the film Dracula (1958, known as Horror of Dracula in the US). Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville, is assisting family with arrangements. [74] It was the first film to co-star Lee and Cushing, who ultimately appeared together in over twenty films and became close friends. Although financially successful, it was Hammer's last horror film. "[144] He sang the closing credits song of the 1994 horror film Funny Man. [185] The French government made him a Commander of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2011. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [93] In 2010, he marked his fourth collaboration with Tim Burton by voicing the Jabberwock in Burton's adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic book Alice in Wonderland, alongside Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway. Weve updated the security on the site. [130] He appeared in a web exclusive, reading an excerpt from the Sherlock Holmes short story The Final Problem. He was 15 years old. Christopher Lee, in full Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, (born May 27, 1922, Belgravia, London, Englanddied June 7, 2015, London), English actor known for his Lee, by now an expert on Russia, talked them into resuming their duties, which much impressed his commanding officer. "[152] He explained: "It's light-hearted, joyful and fun At my age, the most important thing for me is to keep active by doing things that I truly enjoy. Even speculate that Lees lineage could be traced all the way back the... 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