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     • Guinness’ Star Wars pay amounted to $150,000 up front and millions more in royalties, with the veteran actor having negotiated for 2.25% of the blockbuster’s box office takings.
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   How much money did Alec Guinness make from Star Wars?

   • Thanks, especially, to the re-release of Star Wars in the 90s, Alec Guinness and his estate have earned more than $95 million from Star Wars. Guinness died in 2000, but because of his epic Star Wars deal, his estate has continued to earn millions through royalty checks, licensing and merchandise sales.

   In 1977 Alec Guinness Demanded "Points" Instead Of Salary On Star Wars

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   Did Alec Guinness really want Star Wars?

   • Sir Alec Guinness may have been skeptical about the viability of Star Wars, but the deal he struck is one that Obi-Wan Kenobi can be proud of. That was a Jedi move, if ever there was one. Despite hating the movie and being convinced that it would flop, back in 1977, Alec Guinness shrewdly demanded to be paid in gross points instead of flat salary.

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   Why did Alec Guinness ask for a salary?

   • That was a Jedi move, if ever there was one. Despite hating the movie and being convinced that it would flop, back in 1977, Alec Guinness shrewdly demanded to be paid in gross points instead of flat salary. He chose... wisely.

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   Did Alec Guinness play Obi-Wan in Star Wars?

   • Alec Guinness had a treasured career that got overshadowed by his involvement in Star Wars, much to his dismay. Alec Guinness, despite his great accomplishments as an actor, became forever tied to his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, which he took partly for the money.

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   May 4, 2019 · Thanks, especially, to the re-release of Star Wars in the 90s, Alec Guinness and his estate have earned more than $95 million from Star Wars. Guinness died in 2000, but because of his epic Star...

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   May 27, 2022 · The film exceeded Jaws ‘ business, grossing over $300 million in its initial release — earning Guinness more than $7 million immediately ($33 million today) and an estimated $95 million by the...

5. www.looper.com › stories › alec-guinness-star-warsAlec Guinness' Star Wars Deal Made Him Wealthier ... - Looper

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   Sir Alec Guinness played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, and his performance padded his pockets well thanks to the contract he signed in the first movie. During the...

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   Jan 21, 2024 · Regardless of his feelings about the franchise, the facts remain that Alec Guinness is a "Star Wars" legend, and his initial contract resulted in one of the most remarkable paydays in...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · 121 minutes. Writers. George Lucas. How Did Alec Guinness Get Involved in 'Star Wars'? Alec Guinness has shared in interviews that when his agent sent him the script for Star Wars,...

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10. www.thedigitalfix.com › star-wars › alec-guinnessAlec Guinness fixed Star Wars, so George Lucas gave him a ...

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    Feb 5, 2024 · That number might seem tiny, but Star Wars raked in many hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office. Guinness’ eventual take ins, not accounting for his base salary, soared well into the seven-digits, bringing home millions thanks to his contract and his hefty bonus from George Lucas himself.

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    Dec 14, 2020 · According to The Richest, Guinness’ deal included 2.25 percent of the movie’s profits. This netted him a cool $3.3 million for the first movie and approximately $50 million overall. Not too ...