Christopher Lee's 6 Most Famous Movie Roles
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Legendary actor Christopher Lee died this week at 93, and not only was the star's list of films long and memorable, but it's actually longer than you think — over 250 films, and Lee wasn't even done (he still has one film yet to be released). Since Lee is famous for so much, we're highlighting the ones that are at the very top of his memorable roles. From the Lord of the Rings films to Bond to his iconic monster movie role, here are the most famous of Lee's film career.
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Saruman in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Films
Though Lee's film credits are extremely diverse, he's well-known for playing perfect villains. In the 2000s, he cemented that status yet again by playing the evil Saruman in the Lord of the Rings films.
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Count Dooku in the Star Wars Franchise
Say what you will about the Star Wars movies of the 2000s; Lee is fearsome and unforgettable as villain Count Dooku.
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Scaramanga in The Man With the Golden Gun
Any actor known for playing famous villains has to play a Bond villain at some point, which is what he did in 1974's James Bond movie.
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Lord Summerisle in The Wicker Man
No, not the reboot with Nicolas Cage. Lee made a name for himself in the '70s with this classic horror film.
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Dracula in Dracula: Prince of Darkness
Lee was one of pop culture's most iconic villains in the '60s and '70s, appearing as Count Dracula in several movies about the bloodsucker.
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The Mummy in The Mummy
Yes, that's Lee under that movie makeup the first time he played a timeless movie monster, in 1959's The Mummy.