Lee's filmography is defined by his legendary portrayal of villains, though he often fought against being pigeonholed as the "King of Horror."
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: He was knighted in 2009 for his contributions to drama and received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship in 2011. A Polymath's Life Lee's filmography is defined by his legendary portrayal
Lee was famously described as having "completed every side quest in life." His real-world experiences often eclipsed his on-screen roles. He also played other classic monsters like the
: 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 .
: 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.