Alec Guinness passed away in 2000, leaving behind a rich legacy of performances that continue to inspire and captivate. His contributions to the performing arts earned him numerous accolades including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Birthplace: London, England, UK Dig Deeper The 50+ ...
Sir Alec Guinnessis most famous to modern audiences for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the originalStar Warstrilogy. However, this role was something of a left turn for him. He was a Shakespearean actor who had established himself as a leading dramatic performer in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s....
Erwin Rommel, “The Desert Fox,” never went near the Sahara without his khakis. And the lively lads of the Afrika Korps. Khaki poster boys. Monty was a khaki guy, too. (World wars via Hollywood are certainly a khaki time: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Peter O’Toole. Also, of course...
From Jim Carrey, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Alec Guinness to Jamie Lee Curtis, Viola Davis, Nicole Kidman, and more, these actors and actresses got brutally honest about the acting they dislike most. By Alison Foreman, Zack SharfJuly 17, 2023 8:30 pm ...
Paris Hilton is at the top. The Simple Life star – as well as her sister Nicky Hilton – both stand at five feet seven inches tall. 5'7" is the perfect height from coast to coast, L.A. to Chicago for “Smooth Operator” singer Sade. Olivia Wilde is another famous 5 7 woman. ...
1. Alec Guinness - Star Wars (1977) The mack daddy of self-loathing parts, Sir Alec Guinness’ iconic turn as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars is the stuff of pop culture legend. The British thespian had already won an Oscar and hosted many a memorable role for the better part of four ...
Brickman wrote and directed the 1980 film “Simon,” starring Arkin as a psychology professor brainwashed into believing he’s from outer space. He also directed 1983’s “Lovesick,” with Alec Guinness as the ghost of Sigmund Freud, and 1986’s “The Manhattan Proje...
Louis Ashbourne Serkis and Rhianna Dorris also share some memorable moments from filming and Stewart talks about what it meant getting to work with Rod Steiger and Sir Alec Guinness early in his career. By Steven Weintraub Jan 24, 2019 Up-and-Comer of the Month: 'The Kid Who Would Be Ki...
Maybe Mara Jade is not the only red-haired character? What about Obi-Wan – both Alec Guinness and Ewen McGregor had red hair. Anonymous May 1, 2014 at 3:59 pm Permalink EU fans who refuse to see reason, no matter what. That’s who. ...
7. Alec GrevenDate of birth:1999Best known for: How to Talk to GirlsGreven is the author of How to Talk to Girls, which he published with Harper Collins when he was nine-years-old! He has an entire series which includes How to Talk to Moms, How to Talk to Dads, and How to Talk...