Alec Guinness

British actor (1914–2000)
Person human Q103894
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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 (8,063 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].
  • Alec Guinness worked as a film actor[6].
  • Alec Guinness's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Alec Guinness's professions included character actor[8].
  • Alec Guinness's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Alec Guinness worked as a stage actor[10].
  • Alec Guinness worked as a television actor[18].
  • Alec Guinness received the Laurence Olivier Awards[19].
  • Alec Guinness received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Alec Guinness received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[21].
  • Alec Guinness received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[22].
  • Alec Guinness received the Academy Award for Best Actor[23].
  • Alec Guinness received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[24].
  • Alec Guinness was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Alec Guinness's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Alec Guinness is recorded as male[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].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], autobiographer[7], character actor[8], screenwriter[9], stage actor[10], and television actor[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Laurence Olivier Awards[19], a group of awards[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1976[30]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[21], a film award[33], founded in 1951[34]; National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[22], an award for best leading actor[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37]; Academy Award for Best Actor[23], an award for best leading actor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1929[40]; and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[41], a theatre award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1947[44].

Personal Life

Among Alec Guinness's spouses was Merula Salaman[15]. A child of him was Matthew Guinness[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Alec Guinness died on August 5, 2000[5]. He passed away in Midhurst[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[45]. He is buried at Petersfield[12].

Why It Matters

Alec Guinness ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,063 views/month, #1,908 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

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[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[21], and National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . geneall.net. geneall.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . The London Gazette 40497. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [41] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [45] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aveleyman.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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