Alec Guinness
Sir Alec Guinness was born in London in 1914 and began his professional acting career in 1933. His many films include Oliver Twist, Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Bridge on the River Kwai (for which he won an Oscar), Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and Star Wars. He was knighted in 1959 and made a Companion of Honour in 1994.
Sir Alec Guinness was born in London in 1914 and began his professional acting career in 1933. His many films include Oliver Twist, Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Bridge on the River Kwai (for which he won an Oscar), Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and Star Wars. He was knighted in 1959 and made a Companion of Honour in 1994. See less
Alec Guinness's Featured Books
Alec Guinness book reviews
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My Name Escapes Me
Great snapshot of time
I really enjoy diaries of all kinds and this book gave a wonderful insight into the private life of this famous actor and glimpses into the lives of his family and other in the profession. At times ... Read More
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My Name Escapes Me
Alec, my friend
Small book, with great fun reading; feel as if you know the man better. I wished he could have been my next-door neighbor. Sort of short, interesting diary-like biographical sketch of a very nice ... Read More