Alec Guinness

About Alec Guinness

Birth Day: April 2, 1914
Birth Place: London, England

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness was born on April 2, 1914 in London, England. Distinguished actor who portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars installments. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Colonel Nicholson in the 1957 film, The Bridge on the River Kwai.
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As per our current Database, Alec Guinness has been died on Aug 5, 2000 (age 86).

🎂 Alec Guinness - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Alec Guinness die, Alec Guinness was 86 years old.

Popular As Alec Guinness
Occupation Movie Actor
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born April 2, 1914 (London, England)
Birthday April 2
Town/City London, England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

Alec Guinness’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Alec Guinness was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

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About

Distinguished actor who portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars installments. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Colonel Nicholson in the 1957 film, The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Before Fame

He worked writing advertising copy in the U.K. In 1934, he made his debut as an extra in Evensong.

Trivia

Born in London, he had a lucrative Shakespearean acting career before winning an Academy Award for best actor in The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Family Life

The identity of his father was unknown to him throughout his life. He was married to Merula Salaman from 1938 until his death in 2000 and he had a son named Matthew.

Associated With

He was lauded for playing Herbert Pocket in the Charles Dickens' inspired film, Great Expectations.

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