Sir Christopher Lee, world-renowned actor, was honoured to accept the 2011 BAFTA Fellowship.
Lee was recognised for his outstanding and exceptional contribution to film spanning over eight decades. Famous for playing unforgettable screen villains, his key films include Dracula, The Man with the Golden Gun, the Star Wars prequels and The Lord of The Rings trilogy.
“I’m absolutely delighted that the Academy is recognising Sir Christopher Lee,” says Tim Corrie, chair of the Academy.
“He has entertained me over many years and is a bastion of British filmmaking around the globe.”
He was presented with the Academy Fellowship at the Orange British Academy Film Awards ceremony on 13 February 2011.