
Christopher Lee
British actor
- Born
- 27 May 1922Belgravia, London, England
- Died
- 7 June 2015aged 93 · Londres
- Nationality
UK
- Height
- 1.96 m
- Star sign
- Gemini
- Years active
- 1952–2014
Known for
About Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee was a British actor. They were born on 27 May 1922 in Belgravia, London, England. Their career spanned 38 titles, among them The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), Alice in Wonderland (2010) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Christopher Lee is The Crimson Pirate (1952); in all, 38 films over 62 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), with 221 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 13 titles. The person they have worked with most is Ian McKellen, on 7 films, among them The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Latest work
Full filmography (38)- 2014
- 2014
- 2013
- 2013
Night Train to Lisbon
Father Bartolomeu
- 2012
- 2012
- 2012
- 2012
Where to watch Christopher Lee
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
- 2010
- 2003
- 2001
- 2002
- 2013
- 2005
- 2002
The best Christopher Lee films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: BAFTA Awards (1950–2026).
- BAFTA Awards 1 win1 nomination
Has worked with
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Ian McKellen 7 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 5 more
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Tim Burton 6 films together Alice in Wonderland, Dark Shadows and 4 more
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Johnny Depp 6 films together Alice in Wonderland, Dark Shadows and 4 more
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Cate Blanchett 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
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Shane Rangi 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
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Orlando Bloom 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
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Peter Jackson 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
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Hugo Weaving 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
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Danny Elfman 6 films together Alice in Wonderland, Dark Shadows and 4 more
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Jed Brophy 6 films together The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and 4 more
Questions about Christopher Lee
Where was Christopher Lee born?
Christopher Lee was born on 27 May 1922 in Belgravia, London, England.
When did Christopher Lee die?
Christopher Lee died on 7 June 2015, aged 93. They died in Londres.
How tall is Christopher Lee?
Christopher Lee is 1.96 m tall (6 ft 5 in).
What are the best Christopher Lee films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Christopher Lee films are The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003, 9.2), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, 9.0) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002, 8.6).
How many films and TV shows has Christopher Lee been in?
MovieNCo lists 38 films for Christopher Lee, from The Crimson Pirate (1952) to Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014).
How many awards has Christopher Lee won?
Christopher Lee won one award from 1 nominations. By award: BAFTA Awards, 1 of 1. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Christopher Lee's star sign?
Christopher Lee was a Gemini: born on 27 May.
Page reviewed on 27 May 2019.














