Christopher Lee was born in Belgravia, London, England, UK. Has starred in three movies with Johnny Depp: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Corpse Bride (2005) and Sleepy Hollow (1999). All were directed by Tim Burton. Shot all his scenes for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) in one day. Played King Haggard in both the animated and live-action versions of The Last Unicorn (1982). Was voted no. 31 on the recent British televised poll "The Greatest Movie Stars Of All Time" above the likes of John Wayne, Michael Caine and Humphrey Bogart. A distant cousin and frequent golfing partner of Bond creator Ian Fleming, Lee was the author's personal pick for the role of Dr. No (1962) in the first 007 film. The part, of course, went to actor Joseph Wiseman, who was brilliant. However, fans of the literary Bond might want to check out Lee's portrayal of Chinese master criminal Fu Manchu, for an idea of how Ian Fleming himself envisioned Dr. No.
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