Alec Guinness
Sir Alec Guinness was a versatile actor of considerable charm and intelligence who won two Academy Awards and a Tony Award in a career spanning 65 years.
Guinness, perhaps best remembered by one generation of moviegoers for a series of artful comedies made in England during the late 1940s and early 1950s, became a favorite of younger fans starting in the late 1970s with his portrayal of the all-wise knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in the "Star Wars" films.
He also created a series of unforgettable roles for British director David Lean, beginning in 1946 in "Great Expectations," through "Oliver Twist," the Academy Award-winning performance as Col. Nicholson in "The Bridge on the River Kwai," "Lawrence of Arabia," "Dr. Zhivago," and "A Passage to India.
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Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Best Actor | The Lavender Hill Mob | Nomination |
| 1957 | Best Actor | The Bridge on the River Kwai | Win |
| 1958 | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Horse's Mouth | Nomination |
| 1977 | Best Supporting Actor | Star Wars | Nomination |
| 1979 | Honorary Award | Win | |
| 1988 | Best Supporting Actor | Little Dorrit | Nomination |
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