Alec Guinness

Acting

Born April 2, 1914 · Marylebone, London, England, UK

Died August 5, 2000

Also known as Alec Guinness de Cuffe · Sir Alec Guinness

Biography

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. 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.

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Awards & recognition

European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1996
Companion of Honour · 1994
honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge · 1991
BAFTA Fellowship · 1989
Society of London Theatre Special Award · 1988

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Shakespeare Prize · 1985
British Academy Television Award — Best Actor · 1983
British Academy Television Award — Best Actor · 1980
Academy Honorary Award · 1979
Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1977
Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1964
Knight Bachelor · 1959
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1958
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1957
National Board of Review Award — Best Actor · 1957
Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1955
National Board of Review Award — Best Actor · 1950
Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford
Laurence Olivier Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Volpi Cup — Best Actor
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1989 · nominated
BAFTA Fellowship · 1989 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1988 · nominated
Laurence Olivier Award — Actor of the Year in a New Play · 1988 · nominated
National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1988 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Actor · 1986 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Actor · 1983 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1983 · nominated
British Academy Television Award — Best Actor · 1980 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1978 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1977 · nominated
Laurence Olivier Award — Actor of the Year in a New Play · 1977 · nominated
BAFTA Award — Best British Screenplay · 1960 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1959 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1958 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1957 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1953 · nominated