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Birthplace
Marylebone, London, England, UK
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Birthday
April 2, 1914Deathday
August 5, 2000
Alec Guinness
Sir Alec Guinness, CH, CBE (2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) was an English actor. He was featured in several of the Ealing Comedies, including Kind Hearts and Coronets in which he played eight different characters. He later won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Colonel Nicholson in The Bridge on the River Kwai. His is known for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. He also played Prince Feisal in Lawrence of Arabia and George Smiley in the TV adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
Alec Guinness awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Evening Standard British Film Awards | Winner Evening Standard British Film Award | Best Actor (Alec Guinness) | Star Wars |
| 1978 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Winner Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actor (Alec Guinness) | Star Wars |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
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| 1978 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Alec Guinness) | Star Wars |
| 1978 | Golden Globes, USA | Nominee Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (Alec Guinness) | Star Wars |
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