2011 Academy Fellowship: Sir Christopher Lee

Sunday 13 February

View a selection of photos from Sir Christopher Lee's career in Film in celebration of his 2011 Academy Fellowship. Sir Christopher Lee has appeared in nearly 200 films and the honour is bestowed in recognition of his outstanding and exceptional contribution to film.

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The Man Who Could Cheat Death, 1959

Christopher Lee played Dr. Pierre Gerrard in this dramatic 50's horror. Pic: Everett Collection/ Rex Features
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, 1970

Christopher Lee as Mycroft Holmes with Robert Stephens who played Sherlock Holmes. Pic: SNAP/ REX Features
The Wicker Man, 1973

Christopher Lee as Lord Summerisle in the 70's horror movie. Pic: Everett Collection/ Rex Features
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001

Christopher Lee as Saruman in the first film of the series based on J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Pic: c.New Line/ Everett/ Rex Features
Sir Christopher Lee: Academy Fellow

Sir Christopher Lee on stage at the Royal Opera House accepting the Academy Fellowship at the 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards.
Academy Fellowship: Sir Christopher Lee

Latest Academy Fellow Sir Christopher Lee with director Tim Burton.