Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness (1914–2000) was a British actor celebrated for his chameleonic versatility.

He earned an Academy Award for *The Bridge on the River Kwai* and became known to later generations as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original *Star Wars* trilogy.

His stage and screen work ranged from Dickens adaptations to comedies like *Kind Hearts and Coronets*, where he played eight different characters.