1914 - 2000
Alec Guinness British Actor
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Alec Guinness dating history
Relationships
Alec Guinness was previously married to Merula Salaman (1938 - 2000).
About
British Actor Alec Guinness was born Alec Guinness de Cuffe on 2nd April, 1914 in Paddington, London, England, UK and passed away on 5th Aug 2000 Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK aged 86. He is most remembered for Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). His zodiac sign is Aries.
Alec Guinness was in an on-screen matchup with Grace Kelly in The Swan (1956).
Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
63 years, 2 months
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63 years, 2 months
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Details
| First Name |
Alec
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| Middle Name |
Wan
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| Last Name |
Guinness
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| Full Name at Birth |
Alec Guinness de Cuffe
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| Alternative Name |
Sir Alec Guinness
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| Birthday |
2nd April, 1914
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| Birthplace |
Paddington, London, England, UK
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| Died |
5th August, 2000
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| Place of Death |
Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK
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| Cause of Death |
Liver Cancer
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| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Bisexual
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| University |
Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art
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| Occupation Text |
Actor
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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| Year(s) Active |
1934–96, 1934–1996
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| Mother |
Agnes Cuff ( born 8 December 1890 - ?)
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| Family Member |
Edward Cuff (grandfather), Mary Ann Cuff (grandmother)
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Sir Alec Guinness (born Alec Guinness de Cuffe; 2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) was an English actor. In the BFI listing of the 100 most important British films of the 20th century, he was the single most noted actor, represented across nine films — six in starring roles and three in supporting roles — including five directed by David Lean and four from Ealing Studios. He won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and a Tony Award. In 1959, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement in 1980 and the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award in 1989.
