Alec Guinness - Wikipedia
WEBGuinness's role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy, beginning in 1977 with Star Wars, brought him worldwide recognition to a new generation, as well as Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. In letters to his friends, Guinness described the film as "fairy-tale rubbish" but the film's sense of moral good – and the studio ...
How Alec Guinness Really Felt About Star Wars - Looper
WEBApr 10, 2021 · One of Sir Alec Guinness' most memorable roles was as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise. Here's how he really felt about his work on these movies.
Alec Guinness Struck Gold With 'Star Wars' 45 Years Ago
WEBMay 27, 2022 · By the time Alec Guinness was offered $150,000 in January 1976 ($762,000 today) to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars — a character revived by Ewan McGregor in subsequent films and now in the...
Alec Guiness on Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars 1977) - YouTube
WEBAlec Guinness discusses his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars (1977).
Alec Guinness: Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi - IMDb
WEBAlec Guinness: Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi. Showing all 74 items. Jump to: Photos (46) Quotes (28) Photos. 23 more photos. Quotes. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi : Mos Eisley spaceport: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. Stormtrooper : Let me see your identification.
Here’s Why Alec Guinness Had a Complicated Relationship ... - Collider
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Alec Guinness, despite his great accomplishments as an actor, became forever tied to his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, which he took partly for the money.
Did Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Alec Guinness Really Hate Star Wars?
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Alec Guinness' Issues With Playing Obi-Wan Kenobi. It was Guinness' distaste for the dialogue that sparked all the rumors that he hated Star Wars, as the classically trained actor had no problem criticizing George Lucas ' writing in every interview.
Alec Guinness - IMDb
WEBIn 1959, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts. In 1980 he received the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement. Guinness died on 5 August 2000, from liver cancer, at Midhurst in West Sussex. Born April 2, 1914.
Obi-Wan Kenobi - Wikipedia
WEBObi-Wan is portrayed by Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and by Ewan McGregor in the prequel films. McGregor also plays the character in the television series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Star Wars: Obi-Wan's 5 Best Quotes From The Original Trilogy …
WEBMar 27, 2021 · Alec Guinness’ iconic portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy introduced the world to the Jedi. From the wisdom he imparts to Luke to his curious powers like the Jedi mind trick, Guinness made Obi-Wan an unforgettable character — and left behind a pretty big robe to fill.
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