Did Alec Guinness play Obi-Wan Kenobi?

Sir Alec Guinness CH CBE (born Alec Guinness de Cuffe; 2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) was an English actor. ... He also portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy; for the original 1977 film, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 50th Academy Awards.

How old was Alec Guinness when he played Obi-Wan Kenobi?

62 years old While dishing on the series, McGregor discussed how he is now much closer in age to Alec Guinness in the original Star Wars movie in 1977. The legendary actor was 62 years old during the production of A New Hope.

In which movie did Alec Guinness first appear as Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi?

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Is Sir Alec Guinness alive?

Deceased (1914–2000) Alec Guinness/Living or Deceased

Where is Alec Guinness buried?

Mill Road Cemetery, Cambridge, United Kingdom Alec Guinness/Place of burial

Does Alec Guinness hate Star Wars?

Alec Guinness didn't particularly enjoy making Star Wars As noted by The Guardian, Guinness had regrets about his participation in making Star Wars. "Apart from the money, I regret having embarked on the film," he later said. ... So, while he didn't love the franchise, fans around the world continue to love Guinness.

Did Alec Guinness really hate Star Wars?

Alec Guinness didn't particularly enjoy making Star Wars As noted by The Guardian, Guinness had regrets about his participation in making Star Wars. "Apart from the money, I regret having embarked on the film," he later said. ... So, while he didn't love the franchise, fans around the world continue to love Guinness.

How old was Sir Alec Guinness when he died?

86 years (1914–2000) Alec Guinness/Age at death Sir Alec Guinness, the elegant and versatile British actor known to older audiences for films like ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'' and to a whole new generation for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in ''Star Wars,'' died late Saturday at a hospital in West Sussex, England. He was 86.

Did Alec Guinness hate Star Wars?

Guinness did go on to accept the role of Ben Kenobi / Obi-Wan Kenobi, but his problems with the film continued to irritate him. In another letter, Guinness wrote: "New rubbish dialogue reaches me every other day on wadges of pink paper – and none of it makes my character clear or even bearable.

How tall is Alec Guinness?

1.78 m Alec Guinness/Height

How old is Alec Guinness?

86 years (1914–2000) Alec Guinness/Age at death Sir Alec Guinness, the elegant and versatile British actor known to older audiences for films like ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'' and to a whole new generation for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in ''Star Wars,'' died late Saturday at a hospital in West Sussex, England. He was 86.

How did they get Alec Guinness for Star Wars?

According to an interview that came out shortly after the release of the original Star Wars in 1977, the actor's agent had negotiated that Alec Guinness receive 2% of the royalties that the movie made.

How did Star Wars get Alec Guinness?

According to an interview that came out shortly after the release of the original Star Wars in 1977, the actor's agent had negotiated that Alec Guinness receive 2% of the royalties that the movie made.

Did Alec Guinness actually hate Star Wars?

Alec Guinness didn't particularly enjoy making Star Wars As noted by The Guardian, Guinness had regrets about his participation in making Star Wars. "Apart from the money, I regret having embarked on the film," he later said. ... So, while he didn't love the franchise, fans around the world continue to love Guinness.