Alec Guinness

British actor (1914–2000)

Sir Alec Guinness was an English actor. He is widely acclaimed as one of the most important stage and film actors of the 20th Century. In the BFI listing of the 100 most important British films of the 20th century, he was the single most noted actor. Guiness appeared in nine films across the list, six in starring roles and three in supporting roles, including five films directed by David Lean and four from Ealing Studios. His accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, a Tony Award and a Volpi Cup. In 1959, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement in 1980 and the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award in 1989.

Wikipedia · Wikidata · IMDb · Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)