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Lee boosted his star power by playing Saruman in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but even without that feather in his cap, he was already established as one of the world's best character actors. With self-deprecating wit so particular to the British, he recounts his 50 years in the entertainment business. Born in 1922 to upper-class parents, Lee was headed for the life of a proper English gentleman, but his experiences in World War II left him disillusioned, he reveals. A friend's chance comment led to Lee's interest in acting, and some connections got him a contract. From one line in Laurence Olivier's Hamlet, he went on to become a horror heavyweight in Hammer productions like The Curse of Frankenstein. New and old fans alike will be fascinated by Lee's long and winding life; an introduction by Peter Jackson will help move the book. Recommended for all libraries with film collections and Lord of the Rings fanatics.-Rosellen Brewer, Monterey Cty. Free Libs., Salinas, CA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Lord of Misrule: The Autobiography of Christopher Lee
by Christopher LeeView All Available Formats & Editions
A life in film, recounted by one of Britain's most accomplished and enduring actors, whose career has spanned 60 years, culminating in Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. See more details below
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A life in film, recounted by one of Britain's most accomplished and enduring actors, whose career has spanned 60 years, culminating in Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings.
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- ISBN-13:
- 9780752859330
- Publisher:
- Orion Publishing Group, Limited
- Publication date:
- 04/01/2005
- Pages:
- 431
- Product dimensions:
- 5.28(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.22(d)
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