Alec Guinness
Movie Actor

Alec Guinness Net Worth

Alec Guinness was a distinguished English actor born on April 2, 1914 in London, England. He is best known for his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Bridge on the River Kwai in 1957. Guinness was a highly acclaimed actor who left a lasting legacy in the film industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 2, 1914
Birth Place London, England
Age 106 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 5, 2000 (age 86)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $100 million (2024)

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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