Alec Guinness
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Alec Guinness:
LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD and More Set for The Watermill Theatre Spring 2026 Lineup (Oct 3, 2025)
Park Theatre Reveals New Shows and DRACAPELLA Casting (Sep 22, 2025)
West End HAMILTON Star Jamael Westman Joins Cast of STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER (Aug 28, 2025)
LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD and More Set for The Watermill Theatre Spring 2026 Lineup (Oct 3, 2025)
Park Theatre Reveals New Shows and DRACAPELLA Casting (Sep 22, 2025)
West End HAMILTON Star Jamael Westman Joins Cast of STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER (Aug 28, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actor of the Year in a New Play
Alec GuinnessA Walk In The Woods
winner
Olivier Awards - 1988 - The Society's Special Award
Sir Alec Guinness
Olivier Awards - 1977 - Actor of the Year in a New Play
Alec GuinnessThe Old Country
winner
Drama League Awards - 1964 - Distinguished Performance Award
Sir Alec Guinness
winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Alec Guinness, Dylan
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1960 - Best Actor
Alec GuinnessRoss
Videos
Video: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 13:55:14
Video: Inside Rehearsals For A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-07 13:45:49
Video: Go Inside The First Rehearsal for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-26 14:39:46
VIDEO: Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Reunite On RAGTIME Duet
by Alan Henry - 2019-01-25 13:28:50
STAGE TUBE: Corden and Stewart Confrontation At Glamour Awards
by Charlie Piane - 2010-06-11 21:50:04
News
LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD and More Set for The Watermill Theatre Spring 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Newbury’s Watermill Theatre has revealed details of the first productions of 2026, as well as the second year of the theatre’s Artist Development Programme, Elemental. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Newbury’s Watermill Theatre has revealed details of the first productions of 2026, as well as the second year of the theatre’s Artist Development Programme, Elemental. Learn more!
Park Theatre Reveals New Shows and DRACAPELLA Casting
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Alongside newly announced shows, Park Theatre has announced the cast of musical comedy Christmas show Dracapella. Learn more about the lineup of events here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Alongside newly announced shows, Park Theatre has announced the cast of musical comedy Christmas show Dracapella. Learn more about the lineup of events here!
West End HAMILTON Star Jamael Westman Joins Cast of STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2025
Jamael Westman, who originated the title role in the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, has been cast in Star Wars: Starfighter. The new standalone story will be released theatrically on May 28, 2027.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2025
Jamael Westman, who originated the title role in the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, has been cast in Star Wars: Starfighter. The new standalone story will be released theatrically on May 28, 2027.
David Lean's DOCTOR ZHIVAGO 4K Restoration To Screen At The Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
The Park Theatre will present a special screening of David Lean's 1965 masterpiece Doctor Zhivago on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM, showcasing a breathtaking 4K restoration with immersive Dolby surround sound.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
The Park Theatre will present a special screening of David Lean's 1965 masterpiece Doctor Zhivago on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM, showcasing a breathtaking 4K restoration with immersive Dolby surround sound.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Kirkwood Theatre Guild
by Steve Callahan - May 12, 2025
Don't miss it!The grand old Kirkwood Theatre Guild, now in its 93rd season, has opened a quite glorious and dazzlingly funny production of the musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Catch it if you can!
by Steve Callahan - May 12, 2025
Don't miss it!The grand old Kirkwood Theatre Guild, now in its 93rd season, has opened a quite glorious and dazzlingly funny production of the musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Catch it if you can!
STAR WARS On Stage: A Guide to Broadway Stars in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025
With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025
With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.
Review: FARM HALL, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Gary Naylor - Aug 14, 2024
Katherine Hoar's debut play makes a seamless and well-deserved transition to a major West End venue to challenge and intrigue a public who have enjoyed Oppenheimer at the cinema
by Gary Naylor - Aug 14, 2024
Katherine Hoar's debut play makes a seamless and well-deserved transition to a major West End venue to challenge and intrigue a public who have enjoyed Oppenheimer at the cinema
Video: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Get a first look at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER - now on stage through June 9th.
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Get a first look at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER - now on stage through June 9th.
Video: Inside Rehearsals For A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - May 7, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for The Shakespeare Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER!
by Joshua Wright - May 7, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for The Shakespeare Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER!
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - May 7, 2024
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is that rarity – a new musical with a score inspired by a theatrical style of the past that will forever remain timeless. And it’s so much fun. At Arizona Broadway Theatre.
by Herbert Paine - May 7, 2024
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is that rarity – a new musical with a score inspired by a theatrical style of the past that will forever remain timeless. And it’s so much fun. At Arizona Broadway Theatre.
Video: Go Inside The First Rehearsal for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Joshua Wright - Apr 26, 2024
Go inside the first day of rehearsals for The Shakespeare Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! Filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs, Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak's 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical is based on the 1907 novel The Autobiography of a Criminal and the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, starring Sir Alec Guinness.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 26, 2024
Go inside the first day of rehearsals for The Shakespeare Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! Filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs, Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak's 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical is based on the 1907 novel The Autobiography of a Criminal and the 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, starring Sir Alec Guinness.
THE LAVENDER HILL MOB New 4K Restoration Opens at Film Forum in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024
Charles Crichton's THE LAVENDER HILL MOB (1951), a classic heist comedy starring Alec Guinness, will run in a new 4K restoration at Film Forum from Friday, May 10 through Thursday, May 16.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024
Charles Crichton's THE LAVENDER HILL MOB (1951), a classic heist comedy starring Alec Guinness, will run in a new 4K restoration at Film Forum from Friday, May 10 through Thursday, May 16.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Reveals 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced its 2024 season, which features a funny musical comedy, the return of one of England's most-cherished novelists, and a Shakespeare masterwork not seen in the subscription series in 20 years.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced its 2024 season, which features a funny musical comedy, the return of one of England's most-cherished novelists, and a Shakespeare masterwork not seen in the subscription series in 20 years.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT Comes to Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra for a live-to-film performance of Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert! Performances are on February 15th and 16th, 2024, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra for a live-to-film performance of Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert! Performances are on February 15th and 16th, 2024, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Previews: CINEMA ON ICE at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 10, 2024
Deserted Films returns to the Historic Camelot Theatre (at the Palm Springs Cultural Center) Jan 21 - Feb 25 for a fun, winter-themed film series on the big screen culminating in a special screening of Dr. Zhivago (1965)… the first film to screen at the Camelot when it opened!
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 10, 2024
Deserted Films returns to the Historic Camelot Theatre (at the Palm Springs Cultural Center) Jan 21 - Feb 25 for a fun, winter-themed film series on the big screen culminating in a special screening of Dr. Zhivago (1965)… the first film to screen at the Camelot when it opened!
Sarasota Orchestra Performs STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra will present Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to film. The concert will be led by conductor Susie Seiter. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra will present Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to film. The concert will be led by conductor Susie Seiter. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023
On May 4 at 10am, The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) opens ticket sales to the general public for Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023
On May 4 at 10am, The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) opens ticket sales to the general public for Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra.
Casting Revealed For YOURS UNFAITHFULLY At Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere production of Miles Matheson's 1933 comedy Yours Unfaithfully.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere production of Miles Matheson's 1933 comedy Yours Unfaithfully.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra STAR WARS Goes on Sale May The Fourth
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will put tickets on sale to the general public on May 4th for Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra at Rochester's Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) on January 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will put tickets on sale to the general public on May 4th for Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra at Rochester's Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) on January 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Horace High School Theatre
by Brian Michaels - Feb 4, 2023
What did our critic think of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Horace High School Theatre?
by Brian Michaels - Feb 4, 2023
What did our critic think of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Horace High School Theatre?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alec Guinness been in?
Alec Guinness has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Alec Guinness been in?
Alec Guinness has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Alec Guinness been nominated for?
Actor of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for A Walk In The Woods , The Society's Special Award (Olivier Awards) , Actor of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Old Country , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Dylan and Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Ross .
What awards has Alec Guinness won?
Alec Guinness has won several awards throughout his career. He received The Society's Special Award at the Olivier Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role in "Dylan." He also won the Best Actor award at the Evening Standard Awards for his performance in "Ross."
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