How old was Christopher Lee in The Face of Fu Manchu?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

In the movie The Face of Fu Manchu, Christopher Lee was at the age of:

42 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year The Face of Fu Manchu was launched:

January 1, 1965

And the birth date of Christopher Lee:

May 27, 1922

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Christopher Lee could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.