Born in 1914, Alec Guinness is best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the "Star Wars Trilogy," although he once said, "I shrivel up every time someone mentions 'Star Wars' to me." Before Guinness' death in 2000, he appeared in numerous plays and movies. One of his most notable film performances was in "The Bridge on the River Kwai," which earned him an Oscar.
Read More
Read Less