In a career that spanned eight decades, Christopher Lee (19222015) appeared in more than 200 roles for film and television. Though he is best known for his portrayal of Dracula in films of the 1950s, 60s, and 70sas well as his appearances in theLord of the Rings trilogyLee also appeared in many other films, includingThe Three Musketeers,The Man with the Golden Gun, andStar Wars.

The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia encompasses all of the films in the distinguished actors prolific career, from his early roles in the 1940s to his work in some of the most successful film franchises of all time. This reference highlights Lees iconic roles in horror cinema as well as his non-horror films over the years, includingThe Lord of the Rings andThe Hobbittrilogies. The entries in this book feature:

Cast and crew informationSynopsisCritical evaluationNewspaper and magazine reviewsDVD availability
Many of the entries also feature Sir Christophers recollections about the production, as well as the actors insights about his directors and fellow costars.

Appendices in this volume include discussions of Lees significant work on radio and television, as well as film shorts, screen tests, films in which he is mentioned, films from which he was cut, and unrealized projects. A film-by-film review of the actors cinematic output.The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopediawill appeal to this legends many devoted fans.

Robert W. Pohle Jr. is the author or coauthor of several books and dozens of articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers. He and Douglas C. Hart. are coauthors ofSherlock Holmes on the Screen (1977).
Douglas C. Hart has been an assistant cameraman on many feature films, includingHannah and Her Sisters andPresumed Innocent. He is the author ofThe Camera Assistant: The Complete Professional Handbook(1995).
Rita Pohle Baldwinhas acted in film and theater and is a lifelong classic film enthusiast.