Peter Jackson: 'There will never be another Christopher Lee'

Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93.

Lord of the Rings star Christopher Lee died today aged 93. Here's how friends and fellow actors have paid tribute to him.

Peter Jackson says "the world will be a lesser place" following the death of Christopher Lee aged 93.

Lee appeared in more than 250 movies, taking on memorable roles such as the James Bond enemy Scaramanga, evil Count Dooku in two

Star Wars

prequels,and wicked wizard Saruman in

The Lord of the Rings.

Lord of the Rings actors Christopher Lee and Liv Tyler, with Director Peter Jackson, 2001. Photo / Getty Images

Rings director Peter Jackson paid tribute to Lee on Facebook.

"I was lucky enough to work with Chris on five films all told and it never ceased to be a thrill to see him on set. I remember him saying on my 40th Birthday (he was 80 at the time), "You're half the man I am". Being half the man Christopher Lee is, is more than I could ever hope for. He was a true gentleman, in an era that no longer values gentleman.

"There will never be another Christopher Lee. He has a unique place in the history of cinema and in the hearts of millions of fans around the world," Jackson wrote.

Read his full tribute, and tributes from others, below:

Peter Jackson

Posted by Peter Jackson on Thursday, June 11, 2015

Elijah Wood

An extraordinary man and life lead, Sir Christopher Lee. You were an icon, and a towering human being with stories for days. We'll miss you.

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) June 11, 2015

Dominic Monaghan

So so sorry to hear that #christopherlee has passed away. He was a fascinating person. Threw a bic pen into a tree in front of me. #legend

— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) June 11, 2015

Tim Burton

"The last of his kind - a true legend - who I'm fortunate to have called a friend."

Burton directed Lee in Corpse Bride, Sleepy Hollow, Alice in Wonderland, and Dark Shadows.

Jed Brophy, NZ actor and one of the dwarfs in the Hobbit trilogy

so Saddened to hear the news of the passing Of Sir Christopher Lee. Giant of the screen , true Gentleman in all... http://t.co/abU2p6dxRU

— Jed Brophy (@BrophyJed) June 11, 2015

Graham McTavish, Brit actor one of the dwarfs in Hobbit trilogy

Saddened to hear of Christopher Lee's passing, but what a life he lived! A giant in cinema, and a credit to his nation.

— Graham McTavish (@grahammctavish) June 11, 2015

Stephen Hunter, NZ actor and one of the dwarfs in the Hobbit trilogy

RIP Sir Christopher Lee. What a legend. He will always be #Dracula to me. Spent many nights watching thru my fingers! #Saruman #Legend

— Stephen Hunter (@StephenJHunter1) June 11, 2015

Sir Roger Moore

It's terribly when you lose an old friend, and Christopher Lee was one of my oldest. We first met in 1948.

— Sir Roger Moore (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) June 11, 2015

Harry Knowles

Peter Jackson once pranked me, telling me that Christopher Lee had met Hitler, when I asked Lee about the reaction was hysterical

— Harry Knowles (@headgeek666) June 11, 2015

Chloë Grace Moretz

-- Rest in peace, it will always be an honor to say I got to know such a beautiful soul, Forever Changed. #SirChristopherLee

— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) June 11, 2015

Moretz starred in Martin Scorsese's

Hugo

with Lee.