Lee gained fame for portraying Count Dracula in seven Hammer Horror films. His other film roles include Francisco Scaramanga in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), …

The beginning of the new millennium relaunched his career to some degree, during which he has played Count Dooku in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and as Saruman …

Nov 21, 2025 · His looming presence caught the attention of director George Lucas, who cast him as Count Dooku in the Star Wars movies Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith …

Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee CBE CStJ (May 27, 1922 – June 7, 2015) was the actor who played Count Dooku, also named Darth Tyranus, in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II Attack …

Jun 11, 2015 · Remembering the iconic actor who played one of Star Wars ' greatest villains. Legendary actor Sir Christopher Lee, who played the evil Sith Lord Count Dooku in Attack of …

Christopher Lee as Count Dooku in the Star Wars franchise. Christopher Lee (1922-2015) was born in Belgravia, London, the son of a retired Colonel.

Jun 8, 2025 · Lee’s talent crossed multiple genres, showcasing his range and versatility. In the Star Wars universe, he played Count Dooku, the Sith Lord, in Episodes I and II. In The Lord of …

He became even better known as Scaramanga in the Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, Saruman the White in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Count Dooku in Star Wars Episode II: …

Count Dooku, the iconic character from the Star Wars prequel trilogy, was portrayed by actor Christopher Lee. With his commanding presence and deep voice, Lee brought the cunning …

Christopher Lee (May 5, 1922 – June 7, 2015) was an English actor and musician. Lee initially portrayed villains and became famous for his role as Count Dracula in a string of Hammer …