Alec Guinness
Sir Alec Guinness was an English actor. In the BFI listing of the 100 most important British films of the 20th century, he was the single most noted actor, represented across nine films—six in starring roles and three in supporting roles—including five directed by David Lean and four from Ealing Studios. He won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, a Tony Award and a Volpi Cup.
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- Marylebone
- Awards
- 🏆 Commander of the Order of the British Empire🏆 Companion of Honour🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge🏆 Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford
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1914
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