Christopher Lee interview

1997. Missing first four minutes of the programme.

[@janberkemeier7406]

"I don't think I will be singing opera, now that I'm 75." -Proceeds to record metal albums well into his 80's

[@SilverbackGorilla69]

I thought he was in his 90's when he did that. Impressive regardless.

[@jesperburns]

@Johnny Clash He would've played a tree in LotR hadn't he gotten that role.

[@respectablebogan3276]

@@jesperburns he was considered for Gandalf. JRR Tolkien wanted Sir Christopher to play Gandalf, he explicitly stated so. However nobody is better for Saruman than Sir Chris

[@AlbertEinsteinSpock]

Christopher Lee's first heavy-metal album came out in 2010, when he was 88. A ripe age to began singing heavy metal, but he pulled it off brilliantly.

[@MrZackavelli]

@@respectablebogan3276 Thank you. That's so true. I can't imagine anyone except Ian playing Gandalf, and I can't imagine anyone except Chris playing Saruman. While I'm sure Chris would've been a magnificent Gandalf, I imagine it would pale in comparison to his Saruman.

[@kzinful]

If I may add with regards to Peter Cushing. When his wife died he would run up and down the flight of stairs in his home with the hope of bringing on a heart attack, he was shattered by his wife's death. Christopher in the hope of helping his best friend invited him out and together would visit cinemas and watch cartoons, Abbott and Costello, etc. It was the cartoons they loved the most and they carried like on children, roaring out loud laughing, imitating the cartoon characters and such. So when he mentioned how much he missed his friend (.. "our idiotic humor.. ) I confess that I teared up. In our short lives we are lucky when we strike up a friendship, but are truly privileged when it ends as Best Friends

[@kristinholland06]

Beautifully said! Your comment was such a wonderful thing to read. God bless you sir.

[@britishcomposers]

Greatest actor and a real person. The lady interviewing has a touch of class too.

[@postersandstuff]

Got his autograph in '99 , first I ever got.....he was getting fed up signing Dracula items at that time :P

[@Hoodie403]

RIP

[@josephniepce7887]

It is Catrina Skepper, she has her own channel on youtube.

[@mutroom9914]

Cheers

[@Truegho]

And she's as lovely to look as Christopher Lee is brilliant in his movies.

[@CloneShockTrooper]

I really like this interview because Christopher Lee is not interrupted unlike today where the bloody journalist keep on interrupting during interviews. She respectfully listen to what Lee responds with

[@WorldWar2freak94]

A good interviewer balances asking questions and guiding the conservation while allowing the subject to share their thoughts

[@anthonycooke942]

I like to think that it's because it's Christopher Lee. When he talks, you don't. You just listen

[@inertboi]

He kinda looks like Jordan Peterson

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

Yes, you’re right. The journalist is practicing something called respect.

[@RBTVN]

I actually found the opposite. The interviewer interrupted multiple times and gave the impression she was trying to hurry the conversation along, or pre-empt (often wrongly) what Lee was saying.

[@mrgangsta135]

I wish people could act and talk with the same class that Sir Christopher Lee and others did back in this time.

[@Lalvon_Zelpharr]

MrJackpot it's that old British charm, that's gone and dead now sadly

[@SDSen]

Him, Oliver Reed, Orson Welles they come once in a lifetime

[@willg.7775]

I completely agree. So civilized

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@MrJackpot - Truly.

[@willg.7775]

If more individuals spoke and acted with more class and dignity, perhaps this world wouldn't be so crass and vulgar

[@Liam1H]

Christopher Lee was one of the coolest guys around. Fought Nazi's as a young man, continued playing in the Hammer horror movies because, when he was about to leave for greener pastures, Hammer asked him to stay because, as their star, his leaving would cause people to lose their jobs and so he stayed, spoke something like five different languages. So greatly underrated.

[@MrValz0]

For a man who has experienced enough for five lifetimes, he was incredibly humble. A true gentleman and a pleasure to listen to.

[@linkfan160]

Wow. He is so well spoken.

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray.2518]

Christopher had a great education.

[@obitwokenobi9808]

Christopher Lee: "I have spoken."

[@kelman727]

He is English, after all.

[@MultiKamil97]

@@kelman727 Plus he was born in the times when people were more polite and humble to each other. Many old actors behave better than young ones.

[@CGBalla1014]

G E T R E K T 905 .... even you.

[@VanessaButtino]

The way he speaks about his friendship with Peter Cushing makes my heart melt

[@Dessan01]

Vanessa Buttino Yesh he loved Peter Cushing, Peter was basically broken once his wife died (even half welcoming the news if his diagnosis so he could go to be with his wife) Christopher did his best to keep Peter going in this period and there are various interviews where you can tell he’s really heart broken.

[@kevtucker7386]

Me too

[@intuitiveeevee]

I love that they got thrown out of a cinema for.laughing so much at 'loony tunes' cartoons and they would imitate the voices

[@larryoconnor7094]

They were true friends. I would be so blessed to have such a friendship.

[@dazedwavves]

Both of their resumes belong in a museum.

[@zakiqbal79]

The last of legendary British actors, amazing actor, had the presence, voice and charm..I first watched him as a child in hammer Dracula movies, what a legend and gent..as a person of Pakistani origin and born in UK, I am extremely grateful that such a fantastic actor played the founder of Pakistan..no one else could have played that role apart from him.

[@Losrandir]

@Feiner Fug You're a bit harsh. But I do fondly remember one specific scene from Jinnah - when he's attacked by an extremist. How did he put it? Oh, it's on imdb: "You are an ignorant fool. I have fought for your mother, your sister, and your children's children to live in dignity. Islam doesn't need fanatics like you, Islam needs men of vision who will build the country. Now grow up, and serve Pakistan!"

[@v4v819]

How about Colin Firth?

[@cruisetheautisticboy994]

R.I.P Christopher Lee 1922-2015

[@mortimer1976]

There will never be another one like him. Christopher Lee was just a class act from head to toe.

[@dilaverali05]

He's the perfect definition of pure class....Such a resonating and mesmerizing voice even at 75 and still looking lean and fit for that age......world has lost, such a talented actor and a knowledgeable person, on various subjects.......really articulative and crisp talker, none of the vintage or modern day American actors, besides Vincent Price, could stand next to him, in the race to Eminence and peerage.

[@hattanalshutaifi4587]

Dilaver Ali it hard to believe that kingdom hearts actor Christopher Lee has died along with Leonard nimoy in 2015

[@jimmyhyatt9410]

Similar to Vincent Price. ,

[@Randomynous01]

I am crying inside, because I know this interview can never be reproduced today.. Not because he is passed away, but because no one can be as great as him.. Even the interviewer and setting have depth that I don’t see today... :(

[@LockhartSpain]

Oh, the days when both the interviewer and interviewee were patient, intelligent, eloquent, polite, and genuinely interested in the interview.

[@spark1AE]

Dooku is silently terrifying, complex, and sophisticated; a role only Lee could play.

[@passionoflovers]

Even so, even he was lifeless and boring in those movies.

[@Sergeant_Camacho]

@@passionoflovers You're dumb.

[@andrewtucker94]

An almost totally underwritten character...

[@passionoflovers]

@@Sergeant_Camacho hey, young man. Talk nice.

[@tomnorton4277]

Sir Christopher Lee was a master of less is more. Dooku didn't have much screen time but he didn't need it because his expressions and the way he delivered lines were enough to make Dooku interesting. Listen to how regretful he sounds when he apologises to Mace or look at his reactions after Jango gets beheaded or Dooku chops off Anakin's arm.

[@cruximperator]

His voice is phenomenal and the way he speaks. He is exactly like my uncle who’s voice, accent and overall scary effect is the same.

[@77778598]

What a handsome man and great actor

[@carolebuckle7977]

I knew a lady who met him at a meal & he was on her table, true story , at the end of the evening, he leant forward to kiss her cheek, she immediately placed her hand & covered her neck 😳 he smiled & said you would not be the first! He was also in the SAS, but never spoke about any stories, what a man he was & that voice 🥰 good looking gentleman 😍

[@carinalundstrom7566]

He was one of the greatest actors all time. Such a stage precense and his voice only makes it better. I think charisma is an actor's greatest gift.

[@suewilliams4555]

Christopher Lee is & always is a handsome man. He is not just handsome, Christopher Lee is gorgeous..

[@habitable4116]

18:08 "What do you think you will do for an encore?" Christopher Lee: *chuckles* *Heavy metal Christmas music fades in*

[@jaymcd8577]

lmao!

[@sideskraft]

What a giant of an actor and a truly beautiful human being. So distinguished and well spoken. He left a legacy that won't be soon forgotten.

[@Erebos931]

His voice is... magic. I love the English. I am not a native English speaker but I love English for several reasons. One of them, an important one, is how fantastic it can sound and moreover how differently fantastic it can sound. Irish, Scottish, cockney, idk, posh english XD but also American like southern English... it's great!

[@Warriorcats64]

Aber du bist Deustcher. Herr Lee klingt viel besser auf Deutsch. Englisch ist nicht so ordentlich ...ausserdem hast du Oesterreich, die Schweiz, Bayern, usw. F-NOTE: Etwas Grammatik war nicht so gut, also habe ich sie korrigiert.

[@slamyourheadin9449]

@Marty McK they speak English you knob head.

[@northernstarr]

The English language sounds the best in England, by English people

[@davidsanmartin2957]

I actually teared up a little when he passed away.

[@budahbaba7856]

I did too. He was just one of those certain people that seem like they will always be here. The world seems to be a lot different when those ones pass.

[@dashcroft1892]

Same here. You do not need to be a fan to grasp the measure of the man.

[@dashcroft1892]

... the life he lead outside of cinema ... you can’t make that stuff up.

[@NbSkaz]

I cried.

[@NbSkaz]

@@dashcroft1892 100%. Spoke 8 languages, intelligence in the RAF (including being a fcking nazi hunter), great actor and still so humble and nice. And that voice. And he was funny. Jeeeezus do you mind spreading some talent around? It's like a super OP character when the rest of us might have a stick or a rock lol

[@mutroom9914]

Great interviewer. She made him feel at ease and got him to open up. Fantastic work, one of the best....Dick Cavett is another fav

[@mmaking66]

Who is she

[@azkikrx1]

@@mmaking66 Catrina Skepper

[@Locktwiste72]

Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee - one of the greatest performers of all time. My father became a fan of his when he was a boy in the 1950's, and he's still a fan today. He introduced me to this prolific icon when I was a child in the early 1980's, and I am a lifelong fan.

[@jasonblack4208]

Jussi Bjorling giving you a compliment like that is really something

[@robertcook145]

My heart broke when he said he missed peter Cushing terribly I had the chance to meet sir Christopher Lee and I do miss him terribly RIP big buddy as I would call him 😭😭

[@justindenney-hall5875]

Robert Cook Namaste.

[@tomnorton4277]

What was he like? Much like Robin Williams, he's one of those celebrities whom I wish I'd had a chance to meet.

[@robertcook7591]

@@tomnorton4277 this is my new account but to answer your question there are no words I could use to describe the amazing human being he was everytime we would have tea he would pay for everything even tho I offered to pay I miss him so much RIP to a legend

[@helenadair32]

@@robertcook7591This is th e vision of how I believe he would be, as you described him, I truly wish I could of meet him!

[@robertcook7591]

@@helenadair32 he was just an extraordinary human being

[@potato4481]

I could listen to him all day

[@leonkingcastro7325]

Lady blondie like an 'angelic' so pretty beautiful "angelic" face, and Christopher Lee image like an Lord ancient Profetic old wise gentleman's ! Respect. Reast in peace sir Christopher Lee 🙏

[@funmonsterUK]

When you look at his life before acting you realise what an amazing individual he truly was...

[@phillace]

Mr Lee and Mr Cushing , two true legends of cinema , and true gentlemen !

[@phillipsnider789]

She has a crush on him. You can tell by her eyes.

[@the4thtribe709]

Phillip Snider silly girl, she has no idea he is a Sith Lord

[@hyperrunner8531]

@@the4thtribe709 Or a dark wizard that works for a fallen angel.

[@the4thtribe709]

Hyperrunner LOL

[@bbtank3000]

@@the4thtribe709 Sith Lords are her specialty.

[@the4thtribe709]

bbtank3000 LMAO

[@nicholasjanke3476]

It's interesting that in Curse of Frankenstein he and Peter Cushing both play villains whereas in most of their Hammer films, Cushing was the hero and Lee was the villain.

[@horrorhands879]

A truly incredible man. Had the privilege of meeting him twice, will never forget him

[@anthonywallace3096]

This wonderful man and actor is probably one of the best British performer's we have had the joy to watch. Yet he is probably one of the most underrated. Christopher Lee will be sadly missed.

[@johnnywestwood4382]

ONE OF THE BEST INTERVIEWS I HAVE SEEN WITH CHRISTOPHER LEE .WHAT A LEGEND

[@kevtucker7386]

Agree

[@Losrandir]

He spoke about a Swedish tenor and I was thinking "Hehe, Jussi Björling"? to which he immediately said "Jussi Björling"! OH MY FINGERS...

[@ZuperFlax]

Yeah that bloody amazed me as well! Such an underrated story he tells here!

[@michaelbdog8309]

He looked very young at that age.

[@juerv1]

There will never be a man like this, I think... the imposing presence, the looks, the stature, the voice, the intelligence, the behaviour of a true gentlemen... he was larger than life. Nobody could play Dracula after him, he has defined the role (as many other roles) and showed the essence of the character. Only he could.

[@angelwingz892]

I had no idea he played in this movie as the leader of Pakistan. I ❤ that this is the movie he is most proud of. He was an incredible man.

[@Darkkavatar]

The "fuck me eyes" she throwns at Sir Christopher are unquestionable. A crush indeed.

[@guanjun1178]

He'd have made a great king.

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Unironically. He was a descendant of Charlemagne, after all.

[@NicholasGeschke]

Sir Christopher Lee had a simply magnificent voice.

[@OdyXeus7]

What a gentleman, a true legend, and the interviewer is quite lovely, well done.

[@maikebaier8004]

I am dying. This voice

[@kaalen24]

What an incredible mind at his age. Stunning man in every aspect.

[@chrissaltaur1254]

We don't have anyone of his presence and calibre left in the UK. How sad.

[@colinfarren8326]

He's so cool even in 2021. A legened

[@rahulbhatt3431]

A class act. A classy man. What a voice & personality.

[@of1300]

Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee & Terence Fisher - i would so love to meet them and ask a thousand questions

[@cbraat27]

She’s positively enchanted

[@DucatiQueen]

miss him .......what a loss of this wonderful man

[@silverdragon710]

"I guess it's never too late. -You've shown that many times throughout your life." It's wonder to watch this interview in hindsight, where he accounts for many anecdotes of his life, writing a book about his long career and wondering what's left for the encore, knowing he's YET to play Saruman, and Count Dooku, for many years to come too. What an encore! He's a wonderful example of living by one's word that it is indeed never late.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

I could listen to this man describe ice cream.

[@iLovedWhatiHated]

His, truly was, the greatest generation. The people from that period in time had so much class, and poise and a deeper sense of adventure, bravery, and honor. I have so much respect for that generation. Its a shame to see how far we've fallen as a society. Men like him and Michael Cain, led such amazing lives and they lived life to its fullest. Reading about them and listening to their interviews and stories is so inspirational.

[@youtubesuresuckscock]

What a load of crap.

[@MarcLandy04]

What a Screen Legend! Forever missed. Good Interview. Christopher Lee 1922 - 2015 RP. A Real Class Act!

[@TheElainelennon]

Weirdly, presenter Catrina Skepper was born 25 May, Peter Cushing 26 May and Christopher Lee 27 May, a birthday he shared with Vincent Price (all in different years, obviously...)

[@UTubeAngelique]

He is just class. I have a small movie poster picture card of him in my living room, along with Peter Cushing. I don’t care. Hammer for life!

[@TomorrowWeLive]

I think he looked better when he was older than when he was younger.

[@oldtimer7635]

I was really pleasantly surprised when I learned that he had been fighting beside us (Finland) in a Winter War, that we had against Soviet Union, 1939-1940. Thank you sir, posthumously.

[@tywinlannister8341]

Sir Christopher Lee was truly the master of his craft. Also props to the interviewer, she did fantastic job.

[@Er.Sunil.Pedgaonkar]

Even Indian Bollywood International Actor; Shashi Kapoor too acted eqally well in the small role in 'Jinha'!

[@mr.vargas5648]

All his roles are memorable because he was a great actor and a great person.

[@Ladco77]

Playing Saruman was a pretty good encore to such an amazing film career, to say nothing of the rest of his remarkable life.

[@bubamara308]

Wow, can't imagine what must have been to talk with this gentleman and genius... What a noble soul❤

[@vasp99]

I've been in abject awe of Christopher Lee since I was , maybe 6 years old and I'm pushing 56 now. Still in awe of the man and his talent.

[@KarinaStavenes]

Such a gentleman, and one of my first crushes. He was mesmerizing.

[@michaelhill5406]

lovely gentleman was our chris! i could listen to his beautiful dulcet tones & anecdotes all day 💕 RIP babes 🙏

[@carolmcloughlin2859]

Please let him talk you keep interrupting.. love you Christopher you're amazing ❤️ I thank you for everything you have done what a great legacy from a real humble gentleman.. I wish I could have met you.. God bless you.. you will always be one of the greatest actors of our generation..❤❤

[@cboyslim5490]

bjorling didn't know he grabbed the sleeve of one of the greatest men of all time. love hearing christopher lee talk, keep him alive in your memories

[@RaniShrividya]

❤️❤️❤️

[@NakedTongues]

He may have a voice...but man can this gal interview. ..very smart

[@RaniShrividya]

True.

[@blktauna]

Just an exceptional human being. Squad goals tight here!

[@chuckabutty888]

If anyone wants to know what having a full life means look no further than Christopher Lee. Love watching his interviews and films.

[@Doctor_Robert]

"I've spent my whole career living by a challenge and it's not a bad thing, you know." That's... really inspiring! 😄

[@richardwilliams5387]

I love it when an older person says essentially "He's dead now you know" Lol.

[@ttintagel]

I find myself saying it more and more all the time!

[@victorkempe5661]

Its freaking amazing to hear him talk about Sweden and all that he lived thrue one of my all time favorit actors whatever character he played he was amazing 10 out of 10 actor

[@iain075]

What a remarkable man. A beautiful voice and manner of speaking. Not to mention the life he led.

[@adrianlunnon3514]

Loved him in my favourite hammer film the devil rides out. Great actor hes sadly missed. 😥😥😥😥

[@kevtucker7386]

Great movie...very fine actor...best Dracula too

[@simonclarke8098]

Fantastic interviewer... she's also a beautiful woman. This my favourite interview Sir Christopher Lee did.

[@kastryotanepos3580]

I have not many words to say about this lovely legend of art named Christofer lee but I have a many respect honour to feel friedly from far a mystic deep emocion and pleasure to see him and to listen his heavy" strong epic voice like a profet of God coming from Saruman and dr.Morales .let no missed him , lets pray for this soul ..

[@ardoronro6677]

God I wish I had a voice even remotely close to his. Amazing. And he was friends with Peter Cushing? If only they lived long enough to star In a Star Wars movie together. They're forever immortalized as great of actors as they were.

[@sircassian5568]

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN ......GREAT MOVIE....LOVED THE SCENERY....

[@DaveKarloff]

Behold THE LEGEND ! Rest in Peace Sir Christopher Lee.

[@TheLPN05Fan]

I feel sad I couldn't ever met this person. Passion, happines, repsect. I will definitly watch some more of his movies in future.

[@Caledoniarose]

this interviewer is totally thirsting for Sir Christopher. I think all of us females become weak in the knees listening to this distinguished gentleman. God rest and bless this great soul.

[@jaredmello]

The interviewer is really into him, her body language is leaning into him, hanging on his every word.

[@ralphfurley123]

His portrayal of Dracula continues to haunt my nightmares to this day! The more I know about Mr.Lee, the more he fascinates me! Rest In Peace Mr. Lee! ☮️🖖🏽

[@ianbentley7276]

perfect gentleman, look up his appearance on This Is Your Life.

[@stuorme]

Question put to him of what his final encore would be; He lives for another 20 years and plays probably the most famous role he’ll ever be known for which to him was probably the pinnacle of his career; Saruman the White in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. What a life.

[@SimoExMachina2]

RIP and thank you Sir Christopher Lee for your participation in defending my country from the communist nightmare that was USSR. I have every bit as much respect for you, and love for your performances in the cinema, as I have for the veterans of my own country. From Scaramanga to Saruman, the quintecential antagonist, much obliged.

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

Christopher Lee was a Class Act!😊🙏

[@jasonsguitarjourney2060]

This is before he was in Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, two great roles late in life.

[@paulsalmon5928]

Wonderful to see you and hear you here Mr. Lee. RIP dear sir.

[@theeducatedredneck4144]

Such a commanding voice and a fine British accent. I could listen to him for hours.

[@BeautifulenFrance]

He had such a beautiful voice...

[@terragthegreat175]

Amazing that he had not yet acted in the two franchises that would completely redefine him in the eyes of young people when this was made.

[@scottnapier943]

When we look back, in years to come, on the History of Cinema, Sir Christopher Lee will stand tall amongst the Greats...RIP 🙏✌

[@j.broussard7489]

I said I wanted to look that good at 75; my girlfriend responded that I don’t look that good now; what do I think is going to happen in the next forty years?