Christopher Lee discusses working with Spielberg, Scorcese, Peter Jackson and George Lucas
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ย. 2011
- Sir Christopher Lee discusses the roles he has played, and fight scenes with 'Yoda' and Errol Flynn
www.ucd.ie/news/2011/11NOV11/0...
Legendary British horror actor, Sir Christopher Lee who portrayed the blood-sucking vampire Dracula in the 1958 Hammer Horror Film was awarded Honorary Life Membership by the UCD Law Society.
"We are honoured to present Sir Christopher Lee with Honorary Life Membership of the UCD Law Society. His corpus of work is truly legendary," says Francis McNamara, Auditor of the UCD Law Society.
"His dedication to his craft for more than half a century should serve as an inspiration to each and every one of us."
"His portrayal of the blood-sucking vampire Dracula in the 1958 Hammer Horror production terrified audiences throughout the world, and as a result Christopher Lee, who stands at 6 foot 5 inches tall, became one of the most recognisable faces and figures of cinema."
Previous recipients of Honorary Life Membership of the UCD Law Society include: Jessie Jackson, Bill Clinton, Jeremy Irons, and Seamus Heaney.
But it was not until the early 2000s that his career reached even higher heights from his appearances in two blockbuster film franchises: as Saruman the White in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003), and as Count Dooku in Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones (2002).
Born in 1922 in London, England, Christopher Lee is of noble Italian ancestry on his mother's side (Carandini). His mother, Contessa Estelle Marie Carandini di Sarzano, was a noted Edwardian beauty and was painted by John Lavery, Oswald Birley and Olive Snell and sculpted by Clare Sheridan, a cousin of Winston Churchill.
The Carandini family is one of the oldest in Europe and traces itself back to the first century AD. It is believed to have been connected with the Emperor Charlemagne, and as such was granted the right to bear the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
In 2009, Lee (89) was knighted by Prince Charles in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the film and television industries. And this year (2011), he received a BAFTA Fellowship.
"I DID DO THE FIGHT WITH YODA!
It wasn't very easy of course, because he wasn't there." :-D
Classic line!
Holy shit that was absolutely jaw dropping when he said that
Well he did do as much as he could on those two films. He was excellent. Wish he wasn’t killed off so early in ROTS. That was the films biggest mistake. Should’ve saved that for the midpoint.
"I did a swordfight with Errol Flynn." How many people can toss off a line like that lol
Nobody anymore 😢
"Course it was after lunch."
Errol flynn was probably honored to do a sword fight with sir christopher lee
He's such a nice old gent. Hard to believe he once scared the living shit out of me.
Even now that I know, he scares me because of the immense authority he wields.
He released a Metal Album in his 80s. Lees just so cool! :D
in his 90s
His final album, Charlemagne: The Omens of Death came out on his 91st birthday!
I could listen to this man talk for hours and hours just telling his stories.
When the news finally says that the great Christopher Lee has passed on, rest assured that he actually went into a sarcophagus and will return a hundred years from then, fully restored, because death cannot destroy greatness such as this.
sweet
I love the idea of him willingly turning into a vampire, fully fighting off the urges to feed and just keeping on making the best damn movies
il always remember him for lord of the rings, i bet he was and seemed to be the most passionate about the books, jackson was perfect in casting lee for the part
I'll *always* remember him for Dracula. But, Mr. Lee would be insidiously proud, that to many, like yourself, he'll be remembered for the LOTR trilogy. He spent his entire career trying to distance himself from Dracula (a role that ironically served as the catalyst to get him the part in the LOTR's). When he was cast in LOTR, I was *so* happy that he was *finally* receiving mainstream acclaim. I spent most of my teenage years explaining to friends who Christopher Lee was (per my obsession with Hammer films). But, nowadays, because of Star Wars and LOTR----you no longer have to do that. People already know. Even though his performance as Dracula was and *is* my favorite----I'm so pleased that Mr. Lee was *finally* able to distance himself from the character.
Ontologically Stephen he managed to do something that Bela never did in the public mind with that sadly.
Interestingly enough, he was the only member of the cast or production crew, who actually met J. R. R. Tolkien, back in the 50's in a pub Tolkien happened to frequent.
Tolk who was friends with Lee, said he was to play Gandalf if there ever was a movie adaptation.
Though I think the ultimate casting decision was the correct one. I think both could do justice to either role but both were better suited to the one that fit their own suit, one a little lighter, the other darker...
Tolkien gave Christopher Lee his blessing to play Gandalf.
Having Christopher Lee involved gave the films an authenticity that no other re-make or re-telling can achieve because of that. Tolkien was able to have some say in the films casting which I think is a comforting thought for fans
He did come back in the next question and say he'd love to work with Clint Eastwood.
Christopher Lee will always be the most interesting of all actors. He was such a class act. Loved him as Dracula. His life before acting is quite something. I’m very happy he was in the Hobbit films.
R.I.p Christopher Lee
It's telling that Christopher not answering the question properly is only a small shame, because what he says instead is enchanting.
You can tell he just enjoys talking about his work
he's probably my favorite actor
I miss him so much...
Ha ha! I asked Christopher Lee this when walking with him to Peter Jones department store, Sloane Square one weekday afternoon, (wearing his cowboy hat); adamant that HE did the fluorescent light beam (whatever they're called) sword-fighting scenes in Star Wars. Nice to see this clip with him confirming same! Great great man much missed.
hes so epic
Legend.
Nothing else.
I would love to hear him answer the question about a role he turned down.
I have always heard he was asked by John Carpenter to portray Dr. Loomis in the original Halloween from 1978, but turned it down & says it was the biggest regret of his career.
Christopher Lee...pardon my french...class mother fucking act.
I adore that man more than worked could ever describe !
I don't even think he's mortal ! ;-)
DucatiQueen about that.. :(
That actually makes me happy :P The loss of this man will bear great meaning to us all.
and im here crying every year :(
A true Boss.
Oh man I must have been 10 when these videos where made. Christopher Lee seemed like such a cool person.
U can't die if u were Dracula, Count Dooku, and Saruman the White !!! He will live forever
His grandchildren are so lucky to have had him
I don't know if he had any. He only had one daughter and there aren't many public pictures of her.
They have type her name 5 of them showing her as a child and adult
Accoding to some she married in 2001 but so far no kids maybe they have but they just kept it hidden
@@justiceriser8970 Maybe. 🤔
What wit.......and charm!!!
and the awesome three musketeers movie too sweet swordfights from the greatest swordsman Sir. Christopher Lee.
This man passed away on my birthday. I’ll never live that down.
The Most fascinating man to listen to
The great Darth Tyranus.
I never noticed that Christopher Lee's finger was disjointed.
Legendary..
Here is what I want tot know, did Count Dooku know the entire time the Phantom was Palpatine and that him and his droid army were a pawn for Palpatine's plot?
Yes he did. Count Dooku is the best part of those movies!
@@sahej6939 But we never see know certain do we?
@@AcujeremyHe knew of Palpatine's plan as did Darth Maul as he tells Palpatine in AOTC "the war has begun" to which Palpatine tells him that everything is going as planned but he didn't know he was a pawn towards Anakin being his successor until his fight with him with Palpatine present. If you look closely he gives a disgraced glance towards Palpatine after Palpatine tells Anakin to kill him. It mirrors in many respects to Anakin/Darth Vader versus Luke on the Death Star II where Palpatine is also present and egging Luke to make the same choice.
@@zoetropeguardian Well we cannot know what Darth Mail knows because on screen it isn't shown if Maul knows Palpatine is Sideous. Yes, we know Douku knows Sideous, he knows the plan, and from what he tells Obi Won that a great Sith has conned the Jedi order, but we cannot say with 100% certainty that Douku knows Sideous is Palpatine. I can't tell exactly what the nod Douku gives Palpatine means, but you make be right, that right there maybe reveals Douku knew the full plot. Hmmm
@@Acujeremy Darth Maul knows. He tells him in TPM that at last we (the Sith) will have revenge. They're walking on the balcony of Palpatine's Office we see later when Padme is talking to him before they went before the senate. He also reinforces it by mentioning in *slight spoiler* the TCW series that the Grand Plan started without him. Dooku knows they're one of the same also because remember he tells Obi-Wan in the prison when the latter is being held captive that the Dark Lord of the Sith is influencing hundreds of senators and has control. Obi-Wan tells Yoda and Mace Windu at the end of the film that it doesn't feel right that Sidious is controlling the senate. He got this information from Dooku in the prison. He like the other Jedi don't believe Dooku. Dooku is well aware. He's just the figure head on the Separatist side of the proxy war created by Palpatine.
My favourite character in Star Wars...
When I looked up on this movie scene with Errol Flynn, I saw someone had noted he was drunk while fighting Lee. Hearing Lee state they were just off of having lunch, I find some credibility in that note. But is this a fact?
none mentioned his collaboration with Burton? or Bond..??
Flynn was a well-known drinker, a hint as he said it was after lunch...just guessing
His patience with Jackson was infinite. Mine was not.
A true gentleman
I ♥️ his comment 👍
What movie is he refering to when he fought Erol Flynn in a sword fight?
I'd love to see it.
***** Thanks very much! I really appreciate it.
@@willemverheij3412 what's the name ?
@@EpicBunty The film in question is called Dark Avenger (1955).
he will be in the hobbit 1 2 and 3
So instead of just answering "Clint Eastwood", Sir Christopher starts to tell stories in his classical manner😁
An amazing life especially during WW2....
"it was after lunch" if you know you know.
he was awsome as Sauron in lotr....no 0ne would of done that role better.....would of been interesting to see him play gandalf, that was the part he wanted but i think he makes an excellent bad guy type.....nailed count dracula aswell. True legendary status sadly missed.
sadenning to see how such a brilliant mind gets so slow with high age yet a terrific person.
Why is Errol Flynn's name in quotes? He's very much a real person.
A real actor
The. Man.
Hi, Grfat! flagrant abashed " !!!
Just wish he was in the OG Starwars trilogy… he could have been in Halloween!
Someone needs to put him and Stephen Hawking in a Stargate sarcophagus and turn them back into the pimptastic titans of awesome we need in these trying times.
The famous Martin Scorcese
They should never die, or at least only when they bocome bored. Like that will happen..
Crikey, I thought dear old Sir Chris was sporting a mini hash pipe there. But no, it's clearly just poppers. Or crack.
The rogue.
After lunch = Errol Flynn was drinking during lunch.
Let this be known, Everyone needs to undestand this.. Anyone with the title Sir next to their name have played their part in the occult. Actors , writters , musicians & the Royal family alike.
The Royal Family are not who u think
Watch the other clip from this interview where he warns not to dabble in the occult, because you will lose your soul and your mind.
A Great actor and great stories. Working with a Legend like Errol Flynn and Playing One the Best Known of his as Dracula in the Hammer Horror movies with Peter Cushing. A good all round actor.🇬🇧
aha!! Darth Baby
Seems. You're A Natural. clam hurry What's your opinion about it !!!
Halloween.
You're both wrong. Dracula all the way.
haha ok starwars is cool and count dooku is cool to but i just like saruman a little better
I just sat down to watch this with a penguin bar, and the joke was Q. Name a scary penguin A. Count Peck-ula. Very bad joke but couldnt have been more situational X)
um you sir are wrong LOTR all the way.
NO! THE GREAT SARUMAN THE WHITE.