Christopher Lee: Dracula and Saruman Actor Dies at 93
June 7, 2015
Sir Christopher Lee was an English actor. Born on May 27, 1922, in London, he served in the Royal Air Force in World War II and worked in intelligence.
He played Count Dracula in Hammer horror films, Francisco Scaramanga in The Man with the Golden Gun and Saruman in The Lord of the Rings. He also played Count Dooku in Star Wars. He appeared in over 250 films.
He was knighted in 2009 and released heavy metal albums in his 90s. Lee died of heart failure in London on June 7, 2015, at age 93.
Achievements: Knighted (2009), BAFTA Fellowship.
Birth: May 27, 1922 - London, England.
Profession: Actor.
Interesting Facts: He recorded heavy metal albums in his 90s.