Alec Guinness
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Alec Guinness
Summary
Alec Guinness is a human[1]. Born in Marylebone[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1914[3]. He passed away in Midhurst[4]. He died on August 5, 2000[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], autobiographer[7], character actor[8], screenwriter[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,409 views/month, #1,908 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Alec Guinness's place of birth was Marylebone[2].
- Alec Guinness died in Midhurst[4].
- Alec Guinness was born on April 2, 1914[3].
- Alec Guinness died on August 5, 2000[5].
- Burial took place at Petersfield[12].
- Alec Guinness's father was Andrew Geddes[13].
- Alec Guinness's mother was Agnes Cuff[14].
- Among Alec Guinness's spouses was Merula Salaman[15].
- A child of Alec Guinness was Matthew Guinness[16].
- Alec Guinness held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- English was Alec Guinness's native language[18].
- Alec Guinness's professions included film actor[6].
- Alec Guinness's professions included autobiographer[7].
- Alec Guinness's professions included character actor[8].
- Alec Guinness worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Alec Guinness worked as a stage actor[10].
- Alec Guinness's professions included television actor[19].
- Alec Guinness received the Laurence Olivier Awards[20].
- Alec Guinness received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
- Alec Guinness received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[22].
- Alec Guinness received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[23].
- Alec Guinness received the Academy Award for Best Actor[24].
- Alec Guinness received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[25].
- Alec Guinness was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- Alec Guinness's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Alec Guinness's place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on April 2, 1914[3]. His father was Andrew Geddes[13]. His mother was Agnes Cuff[14]. English was his native language[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], autobiographer[7], character actor[8], screenwriter[9], stage actor[10], and television actor[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Laurence Olivier Awards[20], a group of awards[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1976[30]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[22], a film award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1951[35]; National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[23], an award for best leading actor[36], in United States[37], founded in 1945[38]; Academy Award for Best Actor[24], an award for best leading actor[39], in United States[40], founded in 1929[41]; and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[42], a theatre award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1947[45].
Personal Life
Alec Guinness was married to Merula Salaman[15]. A child of him was Matthew Guinness[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Death and Burial
Alec Guinness died on August 5, 2000[5]. He passed away in Midhurst[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[46]. Burial took place at Petersfield[12].
Why It Matters
Alec Guinness ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,409 views/month, #1,908 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Alec Guinness born?
Born in Marylebone[2], Alec Guinness…
Where did Alec Guinness die?
Alec Guinness died in Midhurst[4].
Who were Alec Guinness's parents?
Alec Guinness's father was Andrew Geddes[13]. Alec Guinness's mother was Agnes Cuff[14].
Who was Alec Guinness married to?
Alec Guinness's spouses include Merula Salaman[15].
What did Alec Guinness do for work?
Alec Guinness worked as film actor[6], autobiographer[7], character actor[8], screenwriter[9], and stage actor[10].
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].