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Sir Alec Guinness, CH, CBE (April 2, 1914 – August 5, 2000) was an Oscar-winning English actor who became one of the most versatile and best-loved performers of his generation.
Life
He was born in London, England, allegedly as Alec Guinness de Cauffe, although what is written on his birth certificate, which reportedly lacked a father's name, is not known. His mother's maiden name was "Agnes Cauff". She would later marry Alec's stepfather, a mentally ill soldier from the Anglo-Irish War who was suffering from what would today be known as Post-traumatic stress disorder. It is rumoured that Guinness' birth father was a wealthy businessman whom he once met.
Guinness first worked writing copy for advertising before making his debut at the Albery Theatre in 1936 at the age of 22, playing the role of Osric in John Gielgud's wildy successful production of Hamlet. During this time he worked with many actors and actresses who would become his friends and frequent co-stars in the future, including John Gielgud, Peggy Ashcroft, Anthony Quayle, and Jack Hawkins.
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The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) -- Alec Guinness steals gold from the Bank of England. Audrey Hepburn shows up for two seconds.
ImTedGreen (Ted Green) Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:23:39 -0000
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) -- Alec Guinness steals gold from the Bank of England. Audrey Hepburn shows up for two seconds.
Film4 (C15) The Card [Glynis Johns, Petula, Alec Guinness: 1952] #NowWatching
freeviewfilms (Freeview Films UK) Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:52:04 -0000
Film4 (C15) The Card [Glynis Johns, Petula, Alec Guinness: 1952] #NowWatching
I mean Patrick Stewart's whoredom maybe predates Alec Guinness's Star Wars whoring? Who can even tell, with these britishes?
allyzay (Ally Millar) Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:05:38 -0000
I mean Patrick Stewart's whoredom maybe predates Alec Guinness's Star Wars whoring? Who can even tell, with these britishes?
Beatrix: Eine Lady ist eine Dame - die aus Männern Gentlemen macht. (Alec Guinness)
BeaGebhardSeele (Bea Gebhard-Seele) Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:40:47 -0000
Beatrix: Eine Lady ist eine Dame - die aus Männern Gentlemen macht. (Alec Guinness)
Sir Alec Guinness:Star Wars::Sir Ian Holm:The Fifth Element
mattdoucette (Matt Doucette) Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:06:01 -0000
Sir Alec Guinness:Star Wars::Sir Ian Holm:The Fifth Element
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NeilYoung1980 (Neil) Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:56:42 -0000
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Alec Guinness - A page dedicated to the star with sounds. Part of the TV and Movie Trivia Tribute site.
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Elegance: In Memory of Sir Alec Guinness - The New York Times described the life's work of Sir Alec Guinness as elegant. This page elaborates on that nowadays ill-understood adjective.
Meta Description: [ The aesthetics of parallelism
is used to clarify the meaning of a nowadays ill-understood
adjective. ]
IMDb: Alec Guinness - Biography and filmography.
Meta Description: [ Alec Guinness - Filmography, Awards, Biography, Agent, Discussions, Photos, News Articles, Fan Sites ]
MovieForum.com: Sir Alec Guinness - Movie picks, photo galleries and fan discussions on the late actor.
Meta Description: [ Sir Alec Guinness - tribute, photos, and fan discussion about the late actor and his movies ]
Sir Alec Guinness - A Man of Many Parts - Biography, films and theatre work, quotes.
Sir Alec Guinness 1914-2000 - Fan tribute offering a biography, scanned photographs and publicity material, a filmography, list of television appearances and links.
Meta Description: [ A website dedicated to the life and work of Sir Alec Guinness, includes a biography, filmography, theatre and television roles, picture galleries and links to other sites of interest. ]
Slashdot: Sir Alec Guinness Dies - Discussion from the Star Wars perspective.
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The Sir Alec Guinness Online Shrine - Biography, filmography, picture gallery and links.
Meta Description: [ Sir Alec Guinness's profile in the Celebopedia, featuring news, a biography, images, information and more. Formerly the Sir Alec Guinness Online Shrine. ]
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