Forget Sean Bean and Pedro Pascal, THIS Hollywood star has died 70 times on screen

Pedro Pascal’s shocking death in The Last of Us instantly reminded fans of his brutal end in Game of Thrones, with many dubbing him the “new Sean Bean” for his on-screen fatalities. But there’s one Hollywood legend who outshines them both—having met his end a staggering 70 times on screen throughout his illustrious career.

The Legendary Career of Christopher Lee

The legendary Christopher Lee had a career that spanned more than six decades, featuring over 200 films. Remarkably, his characters met their end in more than a third of them, with IMDb noting that he "died" on screen 70 times. His iconic roles include Dracula, which he portrayed in numerous films, as well as memorable villains in The Curse of Frankenstein, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and Star Wars: Episode III.

A Master of Villains and Death Scenes

Christopher Lee brought to life iconic villains in Bond films, the Star Wars universe, and numerous horror classics. His real-life experience as a World War II special forces soldier gave him unique insight into portraying these deaths realistically. Director Peter Jackson of The Lord of the Rings once highlighted Lee's valuable advice on creating authentic on-screen fatalities.

Sean Bean and Other On-Screen Death Aficionados

Sean Bean, famed for his on-screen deaths, has met his demise in 25 films—far fewer than some of his peers. His notable roles in Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Patriot Games have contributed to his infamous reputation. British actor John Hurt follows closely with 43 deaths, while Vincent Price and Dennis Hopper top the list with 48 each. Horror legends Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi also make the cut, with 42 and 36 on-screen deaths, respectively.

Modern-Day Death Masters

In the realm of modern actors, Danny Trejo holds the top spot with 41 on-screen deaths. Other notable names follow, including Mark Hamill with 30, Mickey Rourke with 28, and Gary Oldman with 24. Willem Dafoe has 23, Bruce Willis 22, while Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, and Liam Neeson each have 19.