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Alec Guinness
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Born: April 2, 1914
Died: August 5, 2000
Hometown: Marylebone, London
AWARDS WON:
Oscar Wins
Oscar Wins
Winner of 2 Oscars:
At the 1980 Academy Awards he was awaded an Honorary Award. For advancing the art of screen acting through a host of memorable and distinguished performances.
At the 1958 Academy Awards he won an Oscar for Best Actor for his work in The Bridge on the River Kwai.
 
Golden Globe Award Wins
Golden Globe Award Wins
Winner of 1 Golden Globe:
At the 1958 Golden Globe Awards he won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) for his work in The Bridge on the River Kwai.