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IMDb profile of Alec Guinness, the English actor who starred in six David Lean films and Star Wars. See his photos, videos, credits, trivia, and more.
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Guinness appeared in five Lean films that were ranked in the British Film Institute 's 50 greatest British films of the 20th century: 3rd ( Lawrence of Arabia ), 5th ( Great Expectations ), 11th ( The Bridge on the River Kwai ), 27th ( Doctor Zhivago) and 46th ( Oliver Twist ).
A list of 53 movies featuring the British actor Alec Guinness, best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. Browse titles by genre, rating, year, and other criteria.
- The Bridge on the River Kwai. William Holden, Alec Guinness, Sessue Hayakawa. 84 votes. Set against the backdrop of World War II, The Bridge on the River Kwai is an epic war film.
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. 81 votes. In Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, a young farm boy, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), finds himself thrust into the heart of an intergalactic conflict.
- Lawrence of Arabia. Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn. 72 votes. Lawrence of Arabia, a sweeping epic drama, chronicles the remarkable life and adventures of T.E.
- The Ladykillers. Alec Guinness, Katie Johnson, Cecil Parker. 68 votes. Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) likes to report suspicious behavior to the police. Unaware of her reputation, the dapper thief Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness) rents rooms in the elderly widow's home for himself and his band of cohorts.
Browse the complete list of movies starring Alec Guinness, the legendary British actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. Find his roles, awards, photos, and biography on Fandango.
YearTitleRole2023Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi1995The Reaper1991The Chief Clerk1988Mr. Todd- April 2, 1914
Browse the full list of movies and TV shows featuring Alec Guinness, the legendary British actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. See his roles, awards, and credits from his career spanning over six decades.
Sir Alec Guinness, CH, CBE (1914–2000) was an English actor. After an early career on the stage, Guinness was featured in several of the Ealing Comedies, including The Ladykillers and Kind Hearts and Coronets in which he played nine different characters.
