Sir Alec Guinness was a renowned British actor, born on April 2, 1914, in London. He gained fame for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Guinness is perhaps best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy, which introduced him to a new generation of fans. Throughout his career, Guinness received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film The Lavender Hill Mob. He was also a celebrated stage actor, performing in various productions, including works by William Shakespeare. Sir Alec Guinness passed away on August 5, 2000.