Alec Guinness was a knighted actor who was best known for his roles in the Star Wars franchise and Lawrence of Arabia. He was born in London in 1914 and was knighted in 1959 for his services to drama. He was also awarded an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1986 for his role in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai. Guinness was a highly respected actor who was known for his versatility and range of characters.