Christopher Lee discusses Gandalf, Saruman and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Sir Christopher Lee, at University College Dublin, discusses Gandalf and Saruman in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
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Legendary British horror actor, Sir Christopher Lee who portrayed the blood-sucking vampire Dracula in the 1958 Hammer Horror Film was awarded Honorary Life Membership by the UCD Law Society.
"We are honoured to present Sir Christopher Lee with Honorary Life Membership of the UCD Law Society. His corpus of work is truly legendary," says Francis McNamara, Auditor of the UCD Law Society.
"His dedication to his craft for more than half a century should serve as an inspiration to each and every one of us."
"His portrayal of the blood-sucking vampire Dracula in the 1958 Hammer Horror production terrified audiences throughout the world, and as a result Christopher Lee, who stands at 6 foot 5 inches tall, became one of the most recognisable faces and figures of cinema."
Previous recipients of Honorary Life Membership of the UCD Law Society include: Jessie Jackson, Bill Clinton, Jeremy Irons, and Seamus Heaney.
But it was not until the early 2000s that his career reached even higher heights from his appearances in two blockbuster film franchises: as Saruman the White in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003), and as Count Dooku in Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones (2002).
Born in 1922 in London, England, Christopher Lee is of noble Italian ancestry on his mother's side (Carandini). His mother, Contessa Estelle Marie Carandini di Sarzano, was a noted Edwardian beauty and was painted by John Lavery, Oswald Birley and Olive Snell and sculpted by Clare Sheridan, a cousin of Winston Churchill.
The Carandini family is one of the oldest in Europe and traces itself back to the first century AD. It is believed to have been connected with the Emperor Charlemagne, and as such was granted the right to bear the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
In 2009, Lee (89) was knighted by Prince Charles in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the film and television industries. And this year (2011), he received a BAFTA Fellowship.
Christopher Lee: "I'm trying to remember the rest of the question."
Also Christopher Lee: "And then there were the two blue wizards, Alatar and Pallando"
Christopher Abel it’s also like a less aggressive form of short term memory loss and/or dementia....he can remember things from long ago, but not things that happened a few seconds or minutes ago....my grandma can remember back when she was 3 yrs old...her old memories are locked In a steel safe so to speak, but she can’t remember a conversation from the previous day.
Lol
@@gandalfthegrey7146 Seriously? Because I'm really young and the same happens to me. I get lost even on my own thoughts when I'm speaking.
However I can remember a lot, even something someone else has done long after they have forgotten about it themselves.
I've read the story of Alatar and Pallando...
Tolkien said that they were last seen in the east of middle-earth and they suddenly vanished never to be seen again,either they were killed or returned to the space with the valars
@@gandalfthegrey7146 because more happened then
"There were 5 wizards, but you probably didn't know"
Over 90 years old and still a hipster. I love this guy.
@DM Animation I disagree tho calling him a hipster. A nerd but not hipster. A hipster stands for pretensious bastard.
@@kaliciusername why lol
Lowkey the truth lmao 😂
@@silentgroyper5069 it's more of a joke
Yes, this comment I kinda got a bit disturbed by. Why would he assume that the woman hadn't heard about them? Kinda rude.
Lee gets a simple question, responds with an encyclopedia.
gotta love him though
+PapaSmurff660 Even though he himself didn't know where he was going with his story at one point, he's just such an interesting man to listen to that it doesn't matter.
Lets be fair though, he was in his late 80's during this interview, he was having trouble hearing and having trouble staying on track and remembering, I feel a little bad for him knowing in just a few more years from this he died.......
MugenHeadNinja same
But amazing how he knew most of the story of the books even at such age already, you can see that he trully trully loves it
The fact that he remembered the names of the Blue Wizards, what with all the stuff that's already in his head, astounds me.
The guy could recite Black Speech with noticeable fluency, I feel that knowing the names of all the Maia wizards would have been child's play. RIP Sir Lee...
JFC THAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT... That man was wonderful...
And especially when having trouble keeping in mind the question asked a minute prior. Just goes to show how our brains assess meaning and where we put our memory resources. A good story wins out every day, even one first read 60 years ago!
Tiger74147 kinda weird then that he didnt remember the part of unfinished tales about how saruman became evil. It wasn't much that was said there but still even a little is more than "nothing" as he proclaimed.
Maybe those texts hadn't been published when he was youger? Even If he read The Silmarillion he wouldn't have learnt much about Saruman.
I love how much of Tolkien lore nerd he is. Really couldn't have picked anyone better to play Saruman.
Nerd is not the right word I think, in his day it was being a litterateur, to be very scholarly and well read with strong works of literature, they didn't have all the easy forms of media and entertainment like we do today, with our generation its nerd culture because our interest in the lore of say the Tolkienverse is almost entirely due to the epic movies and video games etc and the cult following they created.
@@hyperrunner8531 You're right, but I'm sure he was using the term 'nerd' as a term of endearment
Matches_Malone yes, now days being considered a ‘nerd’ is a very good thing
Same here. I feel like the entire cast was perfect for their roles
He actually is the only one on the cast who has met Tolkien in person.
Rest in Peace you magnificent gentleman. You'll always be Saruman to me.
Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015)
He can't be gone! He can't be!!!!
He is not gone. He is in the mountains riding dragons with Dio.
+Sarah Outten and chatting with Peter Cushing
and Count Dooku. He is excellency.
Ryan Friedman And chilling with Christopher Lee-wait. He is Christopher Lee. If he ever met himself he would totally chill with himself.
Played in Lord of The Rings
Played in Star Wars
Played in James Bond
This man is a legend.
Don't forget Dracula.
He portrayed Dracula very well too.
Played in Mio min Mio.
And metal singer too
His a world war 2 vet also he was a nazi hunter sesearch it
I love that Christopher forgets the question 30 seconds after being asked it, but remembers the names of the blue Wizards that Tolkien mentions only a couple times in all his books :) I really hope he lives to see all 3 films as he will enjoy them more than most. A true legend.
He did live to see all 3, he's in all 3
@@geechyguy3441 Yeah, i said that in 2013.
@@St3v3z Oh U meant hobbit movies my bad I didn't know this was an interview about the hobbit.
A 7 year old commenter actually replied. This comment did not age well ):
@@RoboEpic Im still gonna be in love with Middle Earth movies even 70 years from now xD
People call anybody they admire "legends" these days.
Sir Christopher Lee, however, was truly, really, an actual legend.
Agreed, and his life story is massive in detail, the life he lived. not many come close to him.
Christopher, I don't use the word 'legend' very often. But you, are the greatest legend in acting history.
I couldn't agree more. Nowadays people use dramatic expressions way too loosely and just about anything they think is even remotely good.
Yes. Christopher Lee is one of few who is actually worthy of being remembered as a Legend
Just read his wiki page and be amazed. Dude went from a Nazi killing badass to one of the most iconic actors of all time, and did so much more in between. God bless this man. Rest in Peace to the great Sir Christopher Lee.
You are a legend to bring that up :)
He should narrate every book ever...
Well this wonderful man is dead now :(
Banana Man yet justin beiber is still kicking
Well sir Christopher Lee was born in 1922. And jb what? 1994? So it's natural that latter one is still alive.
@cloudgirl150 There’s a video on UA-cam where he narrated Tell Tale Heart by: Edgar Allen Poe
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He narrated the book children of Hurín Christopher Tolkien edited book.
You gotta love sir Christopher Lee's voice
Holy fuck Christopher is charismatic, his voice is just so... hypnotic. He could read a dictionary out loud in here and I wouldn't care.
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Indeed. He's pretty much the only actor alive today, who's really capable of playing Saruman believably. The casting was spot on.
Wash your mouth out.
@@wms72 Yes, regular toothbrushing is of course important, thank you. (my teeth are in a really bad condition aaaaa)
It’s the Power of theVoice of Saruman.
In reality Christopher is the only person in the LOTR production who had met Tolkein and Tolkein had promised Lee the part of Gandalf, so it must have been a bit of an annoyance years later to not get the part. Although he at least was in it :)
I think i read somewhere that he was offered Gandalf's role. However he knows playing Gandalf will involved more combat scenes which he knows he's a bit too old for that (Count Dooku only has 3 combat scenes and he always seems to be out of breath) and he settled with Saruman's role
Black Snow You know, they pretty much use stunts for those while only having actors for close-ups...
Wiliraughshai lol you think Ian Mckellan couldn't spin round and kill a couple of orcs with a staff? ;) Well think again.
There's no justifying if that was what the creator wished.
Alexey Filippenko I doubt Mr Lee lied and I'm sure other sources were perhaps present.
Rest in Peace Christopher Lee. You are and will be one of the Great 5 wizards :'( May your soul rest in the halls of Mandos :'(
I'm really sad this happened 😭😭
+GoodGuySauron Humans actually don't go to the halls of Mandos when they die, only elves and dwarves do. Nobody knows where human souls go :)
テオドル Yes I know xD he is a wizard so I said hall of mandos. Christopher Lee is Saruman to me and will always be no one can replace him! The soul of humans go back to Eru Illuvitar because Eru showed his favoritism to humans by giving them shorter lives, when men die they go back to eru illuvitar (as you said elves and dwarves only go to the halls of mandos) and the ability to forge their own destiny unlike the elves and dwarves they are tied to the world.
GoodGuySauron
All of this is true, I am so dumb to forget that he isn't actually human, but a Maya in human form. Anyway, cheers, it is nice to see others who read the Silmarillion :)
テオドル Yes it is nice to see people read the Silmarillion cheers :)
Such a boss.
Hello me from 4 years ago.
@@JordanR Hello you from 5 years ago.
@@unbelievablytrash9458 Hello from modern me ^^
@@JordanR hi
@@JordanR hello u from 2020
His voice....So captivating
He has such a deep and detailed knowledge of Tolkien's work. To have the most important antagonist played by an actor which is both talented and attached to the source material is a blessing for a motion picture.
He smooth as silk classy
In my opinion, Christopher Lee and Ian Mckellen can exchange their own role of Saruman and Gandalf respectively, as they are both great actor with some powerful 'aura' and voice of the wise and evil. However, due to Christopher's age, it is difficult for him to involve in so many actions like Ian did (I know they have someone to perform the stunt), so they settle with their own role that we see in the movie. But the most important thing is that they play their role very well.
Supa Copper Very true! Just look at how Sir Ian played Magneto.
+Supa Copper I'd say Christopher is more appropriate for Saruman because of his voice.
The whole thing about Saruman is his voice.
+tatuira93 In the books there is even a whole chapter dedicated to it.
In the Hobbit films, he was so frail that he did his shooting from London, and was mostly seated. He had to act to a camera, since the rest of the cast was in NZ.
I thought he would talk about it here, but he took the role of Saruman once McKellon was interested in Gandalf because he said "He will be better than I"
Lol.. I love how he kinda answers the question, but he slowly gets to it.
And he just barely answers it. The questioner probably expected a more insightful answer into how he felt about playing as Saruman. Instead, Cristopher Lee just runs on and on about facts from the tolkein mythology.
Just like any old person would do. They like to share their knowledge, and they enjoy telling little trivia facts that have relevance to the discussion but in no way further the point.
Such is the cruel curse upon humanity; to have ten times the knowledge in our 80s than we have now, but 1/3 the neurological circuitry. The brain is a wonderful and terrifying thing.
Primus He was 89 at that time, noone can really blame him.
King Théoden Yea I know. I was kind of trying to imply aimee shaw's point.
Primus He did answer the question. He was at first drawn to Gandalf because he was a wizard, but Saruman is an even greater wizard with a more interesting character arc.
When Sir Chrisopher Lee spoke everyone listened. That is just the respect fans have for this amazing man
This guys voice is badass.
He could read the phone book and give you chills! :P
He could be a politician, because he didn't answer the question xD But still awesome!
My thoughts exactly =)!
you have to forgive him, time is not too kind to him
He answered it. He wanted to play Gandalf, but considered Saruman to be an upgrade
No, he never could have been a politician. He is too honest, and had to become someone who spends all of their times in masks pretending to be other people. :)
Well it wasn't about him answering the questions it was more of just giving him a subject to talk about.
It's fun to watch, because even though he needs help remembering the questions, his answers are superb and richly detailed. May we all be lucky enough to be so articulate in our old age.
What a distinguished gentleman. Such a marvelous voice and captivating on screen presence. Such an amazing life. Peace to him.
Actually Tolkien explained Saruman's fall. He studied too deeply the arts of the Enemy and got enchanted by its ways. "he who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom", as Gandalf says.
+deergawd - yes, it's basically what I meant, with different words :)
It may also be a hint to the palantir. Saruman had it for a very long time, and hid it from the rest of the order. He may have fallen to Saurons tricks through it, like Denethor. And Sauron had the most powerfull one, that could see what the other palantiers would see
spot on man; i was so close to writing it myself
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Johannes Gnocchi Curumo/Saruman had plans to take the one ring for himself and deceive Sauron, ironically also called "the deceiver"
correct. IMo the one of the biggest mistakes in the movies. They didnt even mention it
Am I the only one that could legit sit there for days on day just listening to all of Christopher Lee's stories or just generally talking about random stuff.
Christopher Lee, May you rest in peace you magnificent man.
I love how when says 'Saruman the White!' his voice subtly slips back into the role for a split second.
I actually think Tolkien explained why Saruman went “black”: the use of the Palantir which put him in contact with Sauron. The effects of social media in the LoTR world...🤣
Yes he did explained. But even before he used Palantir his intentions was selfish. He got control of Orthanc and started to search the One ring for himself. Using The Stone of Orthanc didn’t make him evil, just took him under control of Sauron. Even after he believed they will rule Middle Earth together if they will win the war.
lol same with denethor, he got hold of twitter
Sauron’s power over people was to make them despair. He projected a kind of overwhelming vision of the future to convince anyone that resistance is foolish. A deception to be sure, but a powerful one to the “wise” such as Saruman and Denethor, individuals who didn’t hold to their knowledge with humility, making them unable to see the arrogance at the heart of their despair.
Saruman was maia to aule, the valar who made the dwarves and was the god of craft and industry. I believe sauron was also. They both had great love of creating new things but i think Tolkien believed that industry was a sure road to evil, probably influenced by growing up in Birmingham in the industrial revolution. But saruman was already well on the way to evil before the palantir. I believe he attempted making his own rings of power and ultimately had no intention of even giving the ring to sauron had he ever found it. He also went from saruman the white to saruman the many coloured. Ive never heard of saruman the black
@@eliasnorman711 In the books, Saruman is actually worried that Sauron will start marching his armies against Isengard as well.
What a life this man had. RIP Christopher Lee aka Saruman
When he starts talking the whole room goes quiet as if to say... "SILENCE! Our lord is speaking to us!"
JakusLarkus Right?
Hehe
They were there to see him...
Christopher Lee is a legend. I remember him from the old Hammer movies acting with Peter Cushing. Brilliant actor.
The way Lee just throws down both of the two Blue Wizards’ actual names off the top of his head is just mind boggling.
The absolute Legend new his material.
Awesome man he was, RIP
Christopher Lee has beyond an iconic voice . His presence was flawless as Saruman and Count Dooku, I grew up on Lord of the rings and Starwars. I can't see anyone playing them better.
I am so sad he's gone
I am also very sad he has passed. My only comfort was he lived a very long and fulfilling life. I cried when he passed away, it was like a family member passing. He was my no 1 actor, I loved the man. I am a total nut job for vampires and Dracula....RIP great man.
I honestly keep forgetting he passed and when I remember I get a little sad
What a great man. Great actor, great soldier. Rest in peace and many thanks for a life's work.
The only man apart of the two greatest series in existence. This man sweats excellence, and shits brilliance.
Weeeelll, you can say that (arguably) about John Rhys-davies, but who's splitting hairs these days
You can only have respect for that man, Lee is a remarkable actor and will be remembered and missed when the times come
Honestly going to miss this man! R.I.P Sir Christopher, truly was a great man!
Whoever has the chance to sit down and have a chat with him is very,very,very lucky ;__;
I have such HUGE respect for him...I mean not just it's incredible that even as 90 years old he is still going and acting (ok sure his scenes in the Hobbit were shot before he turned 90, but still) and the fact that he has read all the books, KNOWS the background story of Saruman so well and understand the character.
When Chrisopher Lee one day leaves this world, we will all miss him, but his amazing work in all of his movies will ever live on
Such an incredible man, soldier, and actor. He will forever be missed.
I’d love for a documentary about his life, and I mean a full in-depth look at everything.
Sir Christopher Lee is such a class act. A true personification of the hero, the gentleman and the wise man. From his days fighting in ww2 to his acting career... brilliance every step of the way. Today's society no longer produce people like him.
What a joy it would've been to sit and talk with that man
Lee would have been a great Gandalf, but he was an even better Saruman.
I like ho in the thumbnail of the video. We see a restless and corrupted Saruman, but behind that is a kind and warm hearted man.
I love his voice... he is such a great actor.
I would happily listen to old Christopher Lee interviews for hours on end, especially when he's delving into Tolkien material.
Such a wise man with a wonderful voice.
I miss that guy. What a presence, even at the end.
I'm pretty sure he's been in more films than any actor
Yep, he has the record! (More than 350)
IMdb lists John Wayne as an actor in 169 feature films. Christopher Lee is listed as an actor in 200 feature films.
Eric Roberts is listed as an actor in 324 feature films. Never heard of him before either. He's 61 years old, so I guess he could add 100 more. Then there's Prem Nazir, actor in 528 Indian feature films.
I think, that honor goes to Mr. James (David Lo Pan)
Hong.
I could listen to him talk about just about anything all day long. That voice is bewitching.
anyone know why this guy is such a boss?
because he's Christopher F*cking Lee!! :)
DarkSTBAngel you're damn right even though i refer to him ass Sauron!!!!!
omi won I think you mean Saruman?
StefanMoek oh crap! my mistake, thanks for correcting me haha
Its the deep and wise tone of his voice
I wasnt into that fantasy stuff. But when i went to see the first Movie. I was STUNNED!!! Was in line for everyone of them at opening. And i never have done that. GREATEST FRANCHISE EVER!!!
I periodically revisit these videos because I love listening to Christopher Lee speak. He wanders off from the question so much and I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
His presence and voice is so powerfull, that people fell obligated to laugh at even his unfunniest comments. Just like Saruman would.
Sir Chris was and still is a Legend. Emphasis on the Legend. He was one of the few that brought the cinema industry to life and any director and/or film company to have Sir Chris to have starred in their films should be honored to have had his wisdom, his knowledge and perfect talent.
From Dracula to Count Dooku and of course one of the grratest villains in fantasy history Saruman, im sure others can agree, thank you Sir Christopher Lee, may you rest well.
"You didn't answer my question, but I got to hear your voice for 3 minutes straight so I'm satisfied with your response"
This man was gifted with a truly majestic voice. Rest in Peace Sir Christopher Lee.
When it comes to incredibly awesome elderly men, Christopher Lee is my hero! :)))
one of my most favorite villains (Saruman and Dooku) of my childhood and youth. R.I.P. Legend.
Read "of the istaria" in the silmarilian it explains the origin of each wizard and how saruman was obsessed with the lore of the rings power
His voice is so amazing, that people get hipnotized and forget he did not answer the question.
Amazing mind trick.
so what we learned...he didn't answer the question, instead went on randomly but with a far more interesting direction.
I could listen to the guy talk all day. as him how he is doing, and 8 hours later being lectured about occult mysticism and ancient warlock practices...and I would be fully happy he forgot the initial question.
RIP Christopher. your mind is amazing and a great loss to this planet.
That man had such a great commanding voice no doubt one of the great actors of his time...always loved him in James Bond, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings..hell I loved him in the Hammer horror movies as well ..Rest in Peace Sir Christopher Lee..we your fans miss you but thank you for the work you left we can still enjoy..God bless you.
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you beat me to it saying that
25 people now 😑
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So delighted he got the role that seems to mean so much to him. God bless Christopher.
An absolute craftsman.
I tell ya'll, Sir Christopher Lee was well within the most talented and gifted artists - if not men at all - ever to have lived!
I know that Christopher Lee was crowned as a knight, but everything about him is like he was born from Royalty, his voice, the way he expressed his words, his facial expressions. The man is like he's the king of the world. No, he should be King !
The man's voice was a gift from Eru Illuvatar. What a commanding yet gentle presence.
He speaks like an old wise man who has a story to tell and a lesson to be told.
Replace “He speaks like” for “He is”
just listening to him........it's like your grandfather retelling his war days. man, i could listen to this man talk about tolkien and the "ring saga" for hours......wow.
Amazing this is the only guy that knew and was friends with J R R Tolkein when he was alive.
God blessed Christopher Lee, rest in peace Sir!
Is it just me that would like to hear Lee as the voice actor for a Lord of the Rings audiobook?
There is an audio book of The Children of Húrin read by him :) It is lovely, so if you can get your hands on a copy of it, get it!
I could never grow tired of hearing this man talk.
Fun fact about Saruman is that when the 5 wizards came to Middle Earth in the Third Age, Cirdan welcomed them in the Grey Havens. And he saw beforehand that Gandalf the grey was far more noble and wiser than Saruman the white, who was the leader of the wizard order. This was one of the reasons why Saruman disliked Gandalf.
Cirdan, not Galadriel. Cirdan was the master of the Grey Havens, the points where those coming into Middle Earth would enter, or conversely, when those who chose to leave Middle Earth, left via the Grey Havens. Cirdan was gifted with far-sight, and also held possession of Narya, the Ring of fire, one of the 3 elven rings. when Gandalf entered Middle Earth, Cirdan saw that Gandalf was perhaps the greatest and wisest of the 5, even through Saruman came first and was initially, ranked higher than Gandalf. It was this foresight which also made Cirdan give his ring to Gandalf so that he could 'kindle the fire in the hearts of men'. Saruman's Elvish name was Curunir, Gandalfs was Mithrandir
MrNickm28 Thank you friend, looks like you are right :)
MrNickm28 Galadriel preferred Gandalf to Saruman for leadership of the White Council, no doubt another factor in Saruman's jealousy.
I could listen to this man for hours about anything he talks about the Middle-earth.. or anything else, such a great man.. R.I.P.
Imagine this: A skyrim movie where Sir Christopher plays the Greybeard master Wulfgar, his voice is so powerfull it fits a Master of Thu'um perfectly.
Barely came close to answering the question, but somehow still gave a super interesting answer. God bless Christopher Lee.
Actually, Tolkien did explain how Saruman got corrupted, it's in the very last chapter of the Silmarillion
Miss seeing this man in films. Thankful he blessed us with all he did. What a legend
"They went east" 2020 in the last era of men and still the only official information we have about the 2 blue Wizards...
I love how everyone just falls completely silent when Sir Lee speaks. Doesn't even matter that he forgot half the question. He has the years and the age to show for, and so what if his memory fails him when he's in his 90s. Such an amazing human being. RIP Sir Lee. Your legacy will always remain.
He is an amazing actor and probably an amazing person!!!
Dooku and saruman are two of my favourite characters ever. Thank you sir
Love the way he talks
It is wonderful, that an actor like Mr. Lee, took the time to learn and know the history of his character and his role in this fictional setting. It rings of professionalism.
Dat voice... The dark voice to give a documantary while Morgan Freeman is the light voice.
i love it how he cant remmber the question asked 2minutes ago, but can easily provide with information about how many wizards there were and their names
Class act all the way. And a huge Tolkien fan.
I could listen to him talk for so long, his voice is so awesome
Oh if only Stephen Colbert and Sir Christopher Lee sat down for an interview about anything Tolkien... The nerdgasm will be overwhelming ;)
I'd love to be that old but I'd hate to have the memory that goes with it. The older you get, the worse your short term memory becomes while your long term memory is in vivid detail. This is why Chris needed the question repeated.
I would pay to hear a conversation between Christopher Lee and Morgan Freeman.
Christopher Lee DESTROYS Morgan Freeman in a verbal conversation just like with any other american.
That truly has got to be the most ignorant statement I have ever heard from an individual.
bigmac51290 Truth hurts when a mans butt hurts.
Zgmflegend You must have the worst case of hemorrhoids ever known then eh?
Zgmflegend Also, if you're going to put something in all caps you may want to make sure it's spelled correctly before you post.
My God, what a privilege to have a legend come to your university campus.
He also recorded an audiobook of The Children of Hurin.
I had no idea of that before I started listening and damn, it was a magical moment to suddenly have Saruman narrate the tragedy to you.
How can you not love this man , legend
Haha, love that he never answered the question ^^
Awesome dude, may you rest in peace
Christopher Lee wanted to play Gandalf, but I can't imagine a better Saruman. The voice, the height, the wisdom, the subtle yet tangible power with which he conducts himself on screen.
Such a good actor.