Alec Guinness
| Born | April 2, 1914 |
| Hometown | Maida Vale, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'9" (1.76m) |
| Spouse | Merula Salaman |
| Children | Matthew Guinness |
| Parents | Agnes Cuff, Andrew Geddes |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Little Dorrit Part One: Nobody's Fault | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Little Dorrit Part Two: Little Dorrit's Story | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special | Smiley's People | Nominated |
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Star Wars (film) | Nominated |
| 1978 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Star Wars (film) | Nominated |
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