Film · 1914–2000

Alec Guinness — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 2 April 1914 · Died: 5 August 2000 · Age at death: 86

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Alec Guinness died aged 86. He was born on 2 April 1914 and died on 5 August 2000.

Versatile English actor known for Star Wars and Ealing comedies

Did you know?During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Navy and commanded a landing craft during the invasion of Sicily.

Sir Alec Guinness (born Alec Guinness de Cuffe; 2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) was an English actor.

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Age at death: 86
Would be: 112
Years since death: 26

Born: April 2, 1914 · Marylebone, United Kingdom
Died: August 5, 2000
Cause of death: Liver cancer
Nationality: British
Known for: Film

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Father: Andrew Geddes
Mother: Agnes Cuff
Spouse: Merula Salaman
Child: Matthew Guinness

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