Christopher Lee -

Lee's filmography is defined by his legendary portrayal of villains, though he often fought against being pigeonholed as the "King of Horror."

: He was knighted in 2009 for his contributions to drama and received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship in 2011. A Polymath's Life Christopher Lee

: He became an international star with Hammer Horror, most notably as Count Dracula (starting in 1958). He also played other classic monsters like the Frankenstein Monster and The Mummy . Lee's filmography is defined by his legendary portrayal