Alec Guinness
1914 - 2000
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Biography
Alec Guinness, born in 1914 in England, was a renowned actor of stage and screen. He gained international acclaim for his versatile performances in various genres, from Shakespearean roles to iconic film characters. Guinness's career spanned over six decades, during which he starred in numerous acclaimed productions such as 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' and the original 'Star Wars' trilogy. His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft earned him multiple prestigious awards, including an Academy Award and a Tony Award.
Famous Quotes (5)
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It's not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be a good listener.
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The point is that I don't treat the characters I play as being me.
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Heaven be thanked, we live in such an age when no man dies for love except upon the stage.
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There are moments of existence when time and space are more profound, and the awareness of existence is immensely heightened.
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Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.