Actors who died on June 7

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on June 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1968 Dan Duryea

  Dan Duryea was an American actor known for his roles in film noir, westerns, and melodramas during the mid-20th century. He became famous for playing antagonists and 'heel' characters in classic Hollywood films. [bio]

• 2015 Christopher Lee

  Christopher Lee was a legendary British actor widely renowned for his commanding presence and deep voice, particularly in horror cinema. He gained international fame for portraying Count Dracula in a series of Hammer Horror films and became a versatile actor known for significant roles in mainstream franchises such as Saruman in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Count Dooku … [bio]