Self-described with typical good humor as “tall, dark and gruesome,” Christopher Lee was a remarkably... (Learn more)
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"The only character I played over-the-top, though, because there was no alternative, was Rasputin [in 'Rasputin - the Mad Monk' (1966)]. [As far as Fu Manchu] I had to restrain myself there, because I didn't want to offend Oriental people. I tried to play Fu Manchu the way he was described in the books, as a man of giant intellect, totally cold and inhuman, but with great dignity. I must say, however, that the most irritating makeup is the 'Chinese eye.' That's murder." - Lee quoted in Interview Magazine, June 1996
Lee became an Officier, Ordre des Arts et Lettres (France), in 1973. During World War II, he received the Polania Restituta and Czechoslovak medal for valor.
Lee is fluent in French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Swedish, Danish and Greek, as well as English.
Lee was knighted by Prince Charles on Oct. 30, 2009. He was honoured by the Prince of Wales for his services to drama and charity.
Made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in June 2001.
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