Source: Christopher Lee Web | Posted By: Dan Geer
Christopher Lee, Guinness book world record holder for acting in more films than any other actor in history (266 to be exact), turns 89 today. Modern film fans know him for playing Saruman in The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequels, but his film career goes back all the way to the late 1940s. Most will say that his most famous role of all time is that of Count Dracula, whom he first played in Horror of Dracula in 1958 as well as the many Dracula films that followed from Hammer Film Productions.
In honor of his birthday, the Official Christopher Lee website posted a three-part Forbes interview with Lee discussing his web site, new media and how it has affected the entertainment industry. Just listening to the man talk is incredibly intriguing, and even comforting. Hit the jump to watch the entire Forbes interview as well as a vintage movie trailer for Horror of Dracula!
Special thanks go to John Farrell, Forbes and the Official Christopher Lee website for permission to post these videos.
Christopher Lee Interview Part 1:
Sir Christopher Lee (Part 1) from Farrellmedia on Vimeo.
Christopher Lee Interview Part 2:
Sir Christopher Lee on Acting (Part 2) from Farrellmedia on Vimeo.
Christopher Lee Interview Part 3:
Sir Christopher Lee (on Heavy Metal) (Part 3) from Farrellmedia on Vimeo.
Horror of Dracula 1958 Movie Trailer:
