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  2. Apr 10, 2021 · The legendary actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original trilogy had mixed feelings about his involvement in the franchise. He disliked the dialogue, felt old and out of touch, and tried to stop fans from watching the film.

  3. May 27, 2022 · The Hollywood Reporter. The film opened May 25, 1977, and Guinness’ stunned response to its reception was captured in his diary. On May 27: “Splendid news of reaction to Star Wars continues...

  4. In 1970, he played Jacob Marley 's ghost in Ronald Neame 's Scrooge. He also portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas 's original Star Wars trilogy; for the original 1977 film, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 50th Academy Awards . Guinness began his stage career in 1934.

  5. 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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  6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000027Alec Guinness - IMDb

    Actor: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Alec Guinness was an English actor. He is known for his six collaborations with David Lean: Herbert Pocket in Great Expectations (1946), Fagin in Oliver Twist (1948), Col. Nicholson in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor), Prince Faisal in Lawrence of ...

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  7. Nov 11, 2021 · Published Nov 11, 2021. Alec Guinness reveals why he was at first dismissive of doing the film and also explained why he grew so resentful of it in his later years. Via: Business Insider. While The original Star Wars may be one of George Lucas' highest-ranked movies, it wasn't a favorite of Sir Alec Guinness.

  8. Feb 22, 2023 · So overall, Sir Alec Guinness was clearly no fan of science fiction and hated Star Wars' dialogue most of all. He wanted to be known as a classical actor rather than Obi-Wan Kenobi, but the success of Star Wars forever painted him as the old Jedi Master. However, it's unfair to say he hated the movies, as he also praised them for being fun and ...

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