Alec Guinness

(1914-2000)

British actor

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Sir Alec Guinness (born Alec Guinness de Cuffe; 2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) 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 and a Tony Award. 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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Born	Alec Guinness de Cuffe 2 April 1914 Paddington, London, England, UK
Died	5 August 2000 (aged 86) Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK
Zodiac	Aries
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Merula Salaman 1914-2000 · British actress · m. 1938 info edit

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Matthew info 1st child with Merula Salaman Male b. 6 Jun 1940 · Age: 85 · 1940- · Celebrity Baby

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