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Alec Guinness

  • Birth: April 2, 1914
  • Death: August 5, 2000
  • Age: 86
  • United Kingdom

Sir Alec Guinness, CH, CBE (April 2, 1914 – August 5, 2000) was an English actor. He was featured in several of the Ealing Comedies, including Kind Hearts and Coronets in which he played eight different characters. He later won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Colonel Nicholson in Th... More

7

nominations

43%

winning rate

3

wins

Academy Awards

Edition Year Award Movie Status
61st edition 1989 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Little Dorrit
52nd edition 1980 Honorary Award - for advancing the art of screen acting through a host of memorable and distinguished performances. Winner
50th edition 1978 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Star Wars
Edition Year Award Movie Status
42nd edition 1989 BAFTA Fellowship Winner
14th edition 1961 Best British Actor Tunes of Glory
11th edition 1958 Best British Actor The Bridge on the River Kwai Winner
9th edition 1956 Best British Actor The Prisoner