Alec Guinness
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Summary
Alec Guinness was born on April 2, 1914[1], in Marylebone[2]. He died on August 5, 2000[3], in Midhurst[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], autobiographer[6], character actor[7], screenwriter[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,426 views/month, #1,908 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Petersfield[11]
- Father: Andrew Geddes[12]
- Mother: Agnes Cuff[13]
- Spouse: Merula Salaman[14]
- Child: Matthew Guinness[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: television actor[18], actor[19]
- Award received: Laurence Olivier Awards[20], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[22], National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[23], Academy Award for Best Actor[24], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[25], Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor[26], Academy Honorary Award[27], British Academy Television Award for Best Actor[28], Shakespeare Prize[29], Society of London Theatre Special Award[30], BAFTA Fellowship[31], European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[32], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[33]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[37]
- Genre: Shakespearean comedy[38]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[39]
- Commons category: Alec Guinness[40]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[41]
- Archives at: British Library[42]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[43]
- Residence: Paddington[44]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[45]
- Family name: Guinness[46]
- Given name: Alec[47]
- Manner of death: natural causes[48]
Product Details
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Type: Person[49]
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Country: GB[50]
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Began / founded: 1914-04-02[51]
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Ended / dissolved: 2000-08-05[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: f7bac413-1926-4b1a-98b0-4e1bf96ba9f2[53]
Why It Matters
Alec Guinness has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Alec Guinness born?
Alec Guinness's place of birth was Marylebone[2].
Where did Alec Guinness die?
Alec Guinness died in Midhurst[4].
Who were Alec Guinness's parents?
Alec Guinness's father was Andrew Geddes[12]. Alec Guinness's mother was Agnes Cuff[13].
Who was Alec Guinness married to?
Alec Guinness's spouses include Merula Salaman[14].
What did Alec Guinness do for work?
Alec Guinness worked as a film actor[5], autobiographer[6], character actor[7], screenwriter[8], and stage actor[9].
What awards did Alec Guinness receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[20], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[22], and National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[23].