stormcrow20 writes: Popmatters has an article on the career of Christopher Lee. Relevant excerpt: Lee not only has impressive knowledge of golf and film, he also in something of an expert on the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.
“I remember first reading `The Lord of the Rings’ back in the 1950s,” Lee said. “I thought they would make great movies, but technically it couldn’t be done back then. I envisioned myself playing Gandolf (eventually played by Ian McKellen) but I did end up getting the part of Saruman.” Continue reading “Christopher Lee willing to return as Saruman?”
It’s difficult to believe that it’s been 50 years since Christopher Lee thrilled horror fans with his portrayals of the Frankenstein monster, Dracula and the Mummy in a memorable series of Hammer Films. “Yes, it has been a long time,” Lee said. “To think, I didn’t say a word in “The (Curse of) Frankenstein” film. I’ve always thought of Frankenstein’s creation as a creature rather than a monster.” 
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Bidu writes: The 23rd edition of the Portuguese Festróia Cinema Festival (June 1st-10th), will honour Christopher Lee with a Career Award this year. The full article (in Portuguese) can be found 