Sir Christopher Lee (1922–2015) was a cinematic titan whose eight-decade career and "larger than life" personal history made him a unique cultural icon. Known for his imposing stature and sonorous voice , he appeared in close to 300 films, ranging from classic horror to modern blockbusters. The Iconic Actor
: In his late 70s and 80s, he reached a new generation of fans as the wizard Saruman in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and as Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Christopher Lee
: He became an international star with Hammer Horror, most notably as Count Dracula (starting in 1958). He also played other classic monsters like the Frankenstein Monster and The Mummy . Sir Christopher Lee (1922–2015) was a cinematic titan