Christopher Lee is born in London in 1922. Over a 70-year career, Lee is famous for playing villains, especially in Hammer Films, mostly as Count Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, and the mummy. The roles were often alongside his friend Peter Cushing. Other films included The Man With the Golden Gun, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Star Wars prequel trilogy and his personal favorite, The Wicker Man. He died in 2015.
This Day in Halloween: Actor Christopher Lee is born in London in 1922.