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Alec Guinness

Sir Alec Guinness, CH, CBE (2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) was an English actor. He was featured in several of the Ealing Comedies, including Kind Hearts and Coronets in which he played eight different characters. He later won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Colonel Nicholson in The Bridge on the River Kwai. His most prominent role in his later career was as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. Guinness was born at...

The Force Is What Gives a Jedi His Power

The Force Is What Gives a Jedi His Power

00:11

Obi-Wan explains the Force to Luke.

These Tracks Are Side-by-Side

These Tracks Are Side-by-Side

00:06

Obi-Wan points out that the Sand People couldn't have perpetrated the attack ...

Your Eyes Can Deceive You

Your Eyes Can Deceive You

00:02

Obi-Wan tries to teach Luke to trust in the Force.

For Over a Thousand Generations

For Over a Thousand Generations

00:12

Obi-Wan tells Luke about the Jedi, before the empire.

The Jundland Wastes Are Not to Be Traveled Lightly

The Jundland Wastes Are Not to Be Traveled Lightly

00:03

Obi-Wan tells Luke that he should be more careful next time he travels the Ju...

I Have Something Here for You

I Have Something Here for You

00:53

Obi-Wan gives Luke his father's old lightsaber.

I Have Something Here for You

I Have Something Here for You

00:17

Obi-Wan shows Luke his father's old Light Saber.

Hello, There, Come Here

Hello, There, Come Here

00:12

Obi-Wan tells R2 to relax, Luke will be alright.

It's Your Father's Lightsaber

It's Your Father's Lightsaber

00:16

Obi-Wan gives Luke his father's light saber and explains what it is.

There's Nothing You Could Have Done, Luke

There's Nothing You Could Have Done, Luke

00:19

Luke tells Obi-Wan that he wants to go to Alderaan with him.

For Over a Thousand Generations

For Over a Thousand Generations

00:12

Obi-Wan tells Luke about the old Jedi order.

A Young Jedi Named Darth Vader

A Young Jedi Named Darth Vader

00:19

Obi-Wan tells Luke that Darth Vader killed his father.

Let Me See Your Identification

Let Me See Your Identification

00:08

Obi-Wan tells a Stormtrooper officer that they don't need Luke's identificati...

The Force Is What Gives a Jedi His Power

The Force Is What Gives a Jedi His Power

00:12

Obi-Wan tells Luke about The Force.

I haven't gone by the name Obi-Wan since before you were born

I haven't gone by the name Obi-Wan since before you were born

01:14

Obi-Wan reveals to Luke that he is the man that R2 is looking for.

These Aren't the Droids You're Looking For

These Aren't the Droids You're Looking For

00:02

Obi-Wan tells the Stormtrooper that they are not the droids that they are loo...

I Felt a Great Disturbance in the Force

I Felt a Great Disturbance in the Force

00:10

Obi-Wan has felt a disturbance in the force.

If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine

If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine

00:05

Obi-Wan tells Vader that by killing him he can only make him stronger.

The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded

The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded

00:08

Obi-Wan explains how the foce can be used against the weak-minded.

He Doesn't Like You

He Doesn't Like You

00:20

Dr. Evazan threatens Luke inside the cantina.

The Best Freighter Pilots Are to Be Found Here

The Best Freighter Pilots Are to Be Found Here

00:06

Obi-Wan is confident that the best freighter pilots can be found in Mos Eisle...

 Use the Force Luke

Use the Force Luke

00:07

Obi-Wan tells Luke to use the Force.

In My Experience, There's No Such Thing as Luck

In My Experience, There's No Such Thing as Luck

00:02

Obi-Wan doesn't believe in luck.

 Remember, the Force Will Be With You Always

Remember, the Force Will Be With You Always

00:04

Obi-Wan speaks to Luke after he destroys the Death Star.