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Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Actor. Born 2 April 1914 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. Died 5 August 2000.

ActorEnglish
15
Titles on Fi1m
79
Average Fi1m scoreas actor · 15 titles
1
Oscar1 won · 4 nominated
Born
2 April 1914, Marylebone, London, England, UK
Died
5 August 2000
Active
1946–1991
Frequently works with
David Lean, Michael Balcon, Anthony Bate, Carrie Fisher, Gary Kurtz, Harrison Ford, Jack Hawkins, John le Carré
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Academy Awards1 won · 4 nominated

  • Nominated1989Best Supporting Actor · Little Dorrit
  • Nominated1978Best Supporting Actor · Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
  • Nominated1959Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · The Horse's Mouth
  • Won1958Best Actor · The Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Nominated1953Best Actor

BAFTA Film Awards1 won · 1 nominated

  • Won1989BAFTA Fellowship
  • Nominated1960Best British Screenplay · The Horse's Mouth

BAFTA Television Awards2 won · 1 nominated

  • Nominated1986Best Actor · Great Performances
  • Won1983Best Actor · Smiley's People
  • Won1980Best Actor · Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Golden Globes1 won · 2 nominated

  • Nominated1988Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · Little Dorrit
  • Nominated1977Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
  • Won1957Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · The Bridge on the River Kwai

Primetime Emmy Awards1 nominated

  • Nominated1983Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · Smiley's People
Other awards12 won · 3 nominated
  • Won1996European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award: European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Won1994Companion of Honour: Companion of Honour
  • Won1991honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge: honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge
  • Nominated1988Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play: Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play
  • Nominated1988National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor · Little Dorrit
  • Won1988Society of London Theatre Special Award: Society of London Theatre Special Award
  • Won1985Shakespeare Prize: Shakespeare Prize
  • Won1979Academy Honorary Award: Academy Honorary Award
  • Nominated1977Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play: Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a New Play
  • Won1977Saturn Awards: Best Supporting Actor · Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
  • Won1964Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
  • Won1959Knight Bachelor: Knight Bachelor
  • Won1957National Board of Review Award for Best Actor: National Board of Review Award for Best Actor · The Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Won1955Commander of the Order of the British Empire: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Won1950National Board of Review Award for Best Actor: National Board of Review Award for Best Actor · Kind Hearts and Coronets

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.