Alec Guinness (1914–2000) |
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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 Arabia (1962), General Yevgraf Zhivago in ...
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Born:in Marylebone, London, England, UKDied:(age 86) in Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK |
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Kind Hearts and Coronets
The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha
(1949)
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Actor (63 credits)
Actor (63 credits)
1982
Smiley's People
(TV Mini-Series)
George Smiley
George Smiley
- Episode #1.6
(1982)
... George Smiley
- Episode #1.5
(1982)
... George Smiley
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... George Smiley
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
... George Smiley
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
... George Smiley
1980
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back: Deleted Scenes
(Video short)
Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi
Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi
1979
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
(TV Mini-Series)
George Smiley
George Smiley
- Flushing Out the Mole
(1979)
... George Smiley
- Smiley Sets a Trap
(1979)
... George Smiley
- Tinker Tailor
(1979)
... George Smiley
- How It All Fits Together
(1979)
... George Smiley
- Smiley Tracks the Mole
(1979)
... George Smiley
1969
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
The Executioner
The Executioner
- Conversation at Night
(1969)
... The Executioner
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (32 credits)
Self (32 credits)
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Archive footage (65 credits)
Archive footage (65 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage: Appeared (as "Harcourt-Reilly") in "The Cocktail Party", Chichester Festival, Chichester, England, then Wyndham's Theatre See more »Publicity Listings:
13 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 18 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 17 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Alec Guiness | Mr. Alec Guinness | Sir Alec Guinness | Mystery Guest StarHeight:
5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
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Personal Quote:
[1987, on being referred to as "the Man of a Thousand Faces"] Oh, that was a publicity stunt which has dogged me all... well not all my life...but for so many years. See more »Trivia:
During a time when he was in hospital, Guinness was visited by fellow actor Ralph Richardson. Being typically eccentric, Richardson was described as entering Guinness's room on his knees and pushing along a book cart. This was mentioned in the volume "Blessings in Disguise.". See more »Trademark:
Often played noble and fiercely proud leaders and authority figures See more »Star Sign:
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