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Jun 20, 2024 · Alec Guinness (born April 2, 1914, London, England—died August 5, 2000, Midhurst, West Sussex) was a British actor famous for the variety and excellence of his stage and screen characterizations. Tall and unremarkable in appearance, he played a great range of characters throughout his long career.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Jun 13, 2024 · In the pantheon of Alec Guinness films, certain works stand out as masterpieces that highlight his unrivaled acting skills and ability to create unforgettable cinematic moments.
2 days ago · Sessue Hayakawa and Alec Guinness in a scene from “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” A restored 4K version of “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957, 2 hours and 41 minutes) will be screened on Sunday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the David Geffen Theatre, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
2 days ago · In one of the most emotional moments of "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope," Obi-Wan Kenobi (Sir Alec Guinness, an actor who famously dissed the "Star Wars" franchise) sacrifices himself to ...
Jun 23, 2024 · An Ealing classic in which Alec Guinness plays eight different members of the same family? It can only be Kind Hearts And Coronets. The comedy masterpiece was released a full seventy-five years ago. For whatever reason, the year 1949 was something of a golden moment in British film history.
Jun 12, 2024 · The Acolyte. “What I told you is true, from a certain point of view.”. From the moment Alec Guinness’ Obi-Wan Kenobi uttered those words in Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi, the ...
Jun 21, 2024 · A regiment of British prisoners arrives, whistling the “Colonel Bogey March,” under the command of Colonel Nicholson (Sir Alec Guinness). The camp commander, Colonel Saito (Sessue Hayakawa), informs the prisoners that they will all begin working on the building of a railway bridge the following day.