The term 'Guinness of 'Star Wars'' refers to the actor ALEC Guinness, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. Guinness was an English actor who had a long and successful career in film, television, and theatre. He is best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars films, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Guinness was also known for his roles in other classic films such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and Kind Hearts and Coronets.