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   Why did Alec Guinness leave Star Wars?

   • 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. Guinness was initially dissatisfied with the Star Wars dialogue and characterizations, and felt uneasy about the influence the film was having.

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   Who is Alec Guinness?

   • Alec Guinness is one of the most renowned actors in the history of the arts — a true thespian, an Academy Award winner with three other acting nominations and a lifetime achievement award to his name.

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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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   Did Sir Alec Guinness really love Star Wars?

   • It also opened the door for Ewan McGregor to take the character in new and interesting directions. So, while he didn't love the franchise, fans around the world continue to love Guinness. One of Sir Alec Guinness' most memorable roles was as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise. Here's how he really felt about his work on these movies.

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2. www.looper.com › 379204 › how-alec-guinness-reallyHow Alec Guinness Really Felt About Star Wars - Looper

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   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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alec_GuinnessAlec Guinness - Wikipedia

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   Star Wars. Guinness's role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy, beginning in 1977 with Star Wars, brought him worldwide recognition to a new generation, as well as Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. In letters to his friends, Guinness described the film as "fairy-tale rubbish" but the film's sense of moral good – and ...

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     Rare Star Wars 1977 Alec Guinness Interview on Parkinson Talk Show

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5. www.hollywoodreporter.com › movies › movie-newsAlec Guinness Struck Gold With 'Star Wars' 45 Years Ago

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   May 27, 2022 · Hollywood Flashback: Alec Guinness Struck Gold With ‘Star Wars’ 45 Years Ago. The O.G. Obi-Wan, already an accomplished actor, soared to a new stratosphere — and made bank — when the George...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Alec Guinness, a renowned actor and a knight, took the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars partly for the money and partly for the story. He was dissatisfied with the dialogue and the influence of the film, and distanced himself from the franchise over time.

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   • Actors: Mark Hamill

7. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000027Alec Guinness - IMDb

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   Alec Guinness was an English actor who won an Oscar for The Bridge on the River Kwai and played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. IMDb provides his biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos, videos and more.

   • Occupation: Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
   • Birth Date: April 2, 1914

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   • Death Date: August 5, 2000

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9. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000027Alec Guinness - Biography - IMDb

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   Alec Guinness was an English actor who won an Oscar for The Bridge on the River Kwai and played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. He wrote letters expressing his displeasure with the Star Wars dialogue and co-stars, and received an Honorary Award in 1980.

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    Apr 12, 2016 · Watch the legendary actor Alec Guiness talk about his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars movie from 1977. Learn how he approached the character, what he thought of the script and the ...

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