Company Credits As well as an Academy Award, he has also won a BAFTA Award, Golden Globe and a Tony Award. : Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi [chuckles]  : : Oh don't worry, he'll be alright. An old Alec Guinness interview has surfaced in which the Obi-Wan Kenobi actor discussed seeing Star Wars in theaters for the first time. : After an early career on the stage, Guinness was featured in several of the Ealing Comedies, including The Ladykillers and Kind Hearts and Coronets in which he played nine different characters. : [as Luke wakes up after being knocked out by Tuskan Raiders]  : I think he's searching for his former master, but I've never seen such devotion in a droid before. Look, there's gaffi sticks, Bantha tracks. Create. : Guinness, who … Now the Jedi are all but extinct. Perhaps best known to modern audiences for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy, Guinness actually began his career as a Shakespearean stage actor before successful negotiating the transition to Hollywood stardom. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) Alec Guinness as Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Luke Skywalker Also, Guinness' Obi-Wan has resolved the internal conflicts a Jedi faces in the Star Wars film franchise and essayed a much peaceful yet skilled character. I'm not going to Alderaan, I've gotta get *home*, it's late, I'm in for it as it is! Stormtrooper [Obi-Wan spots him and allows himself to be killed]  Don't be afraid. Alec Guinness’ Obi-Wan also appeared in animated form in Star Wars Rebels voiced by Stephen Stanton. : Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. It has now been 54 years since Sir Alec Guiness first appeared on the silver screen as Kenobi, and his face and voice are legend. Luke Skywalker These are the same Jawas that sold us R2 and 3PO. [notices a flashing light]  This little droid. I could override it, but the drive might shred itself. Luke Skywalker The fool, or the fool who follows him? Luke Skywalker : In fact, he even went so far as to refer to it as “fairy-tale rubbish” – but he also spoke on George Lucas’ behalf regarding the film, offering the thought that “there was more to the film than you think”. I use them for smuggling. Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ben? He was honored with a knighthood in 1959, and an Academy Honorary Award in 1980. Ever try calculating a jump to light-speed? Han Solo The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is planning its first major exhibition on the “ultimate symbol of Japan” and a “constantly evolving icon of fashion”. Luke Skywalker These aren't the droids you're looking for. | Watch the wisecracks, kid, or you're gonna find yourself floating home! Han Solo Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Dr. Evazan Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Only Imperial Stormtroopers are so precise. He started his career as a stage actor and later featured in a number of ‘Ealing Comedies’ like ‘Kind Hearts and Coronets’ and ‘The Ladykillers,’ playing nine distinct characters. Sir Alec Guinness (April 2, 1914 August 5, 2000) was an English actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original trilogy. [Obi-Wan ignites his lightsaber, wounding Dr. Evazan and severing Ponda Baba's arm]. : : You must do what you think is right, of course. Tell me, young Luke, what brings you out this far? What did you guys do to attract this kind of attention, anyhow? McGregor took over the role of Obi-Wan for the Star Wars prequel trilogy two decades ago from the late Alec Guinness. Tags: Star Wars. : : : I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. A brit színjátszás egyik kiemelkedő alakja. : Alec Guinness, the original Obi-Wan, was a vocal critic of Star Wars culture, and the upcoming Disney+ show continues a legacy he's questioned. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Oddly reminiscent of the Great Expectations plot (Great Expectations would have an importance in his life), a man named Andrew Geddes, though known to Alec as an “uncle,” paid for his boarding school education. : : *I* don't like you either. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi [CUTTING-ROOM FLOOR-LINE; turns to Luke and Obi-Wan]. Alec Guinness: So Much More Than Obi Wan Kenobi 04/08/2011 01:28 pm ET Updated Jun 06, 2013 Last week, I happened to find a rare television interview from the late '80s, with David Letterman interviewing Sir Alec Guinness, one of my screen idols, whose birthday fell this past Saturday. : Stormtrooper Only a master of evil, Darth. It was said of George Lucas that Sir Alec was chosen to play Kenobi because the actor had both inner strength and a gentleness that corresponded well to the iconic character. [Luke boards his Landspeeder and takes off towards his homestead]. ... Guinness was renowned for his partnership with David Lean, and also for appearing as Obi-Wan … Guinness played Obi-Wan in … : Ewan McGregor is set to reprise his role as a Jedi master in Obi-Wan Kenobi, a live-action series for Disney+ set between the end of the prequel and the start of the original trilogy. : : They're gonna try and cut us off. I've outrun Imperial starships. In my experience, there's no such thing as luck. Besides, I know a few maneuvers which ought to shake the more persistent ones. : For many Alec Guinness will always be associated with Obi-Wan Here are five little known facts about the actor who originated our favorite Jedi Knight. I have something here for you. Sandpeople always ride single file to hide their numbers. It'll take a few moments to get the coordinates from the nav-com. You fought in the Clone Wars? What is it? Boy, am I glad to see you. : [grabbing Luke]  You're fortunate to be all in one piece. For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. You don't need to see his identification. Hello there. He started his career as a stage actor and later featured in a number of ‘Ealing Comedies’ like ‘Kind Hearts and Coronets’ and ‘The Ladykillers,’ playing nine distinct characters. Obi-Wan... Now, that's a name I've not heard in a long time. His last live-action appearance was in 2005’s Revenge of the Sith . It's all such a long way from here. “Only a Sith deals in absolutes.” —to Anakin, after realizing his Padawan has fully embraced the dark … That's no moon. Here's where the fun begins! You'd have been killed too, and the droids would now be in the hands of the Empire. Luke Skywalker You can also find Krypton Radio on the following services: SCIFI.radio is a production of Krypton Media Group, Inc., broadcasting continuously since 2009 (we changed our name from Krypton Radio in 2021). By Bek Aliev Published May 18, 2020. : : Couldn't we outrun them first and explain ourselves later? It'd take a thousand ships, with more firepower than... Han Solo Your father wanted you to have this when you were old enough, but your uncle wouldn't allow it. I'm getting too old for this sort of thing. : Come here, my little friend. There's nothing for me here now. He didn't hold with your father's ideals; he felt he should've stayed here and not gotten involved. Some actors make a lasting contribution to the legacy of motion pictures in their lifetimes, and Sir Alec Guiness has perhaps received more opportunity to do so than most. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them. We're wanted men. He portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy; for the original 1977 film, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 50th Academy Awards. Favorite Add to The Mudlark (1950) starring Alec Guinness and Irene Dunne - Original 14x36" Lobby Insert, Vintage Movie Poster Tollboothphantom. Let me see your identification. Stay sharp. In the original film series, Kenobi was played by the late Alec Guinness. Alec Guinness, the original Obi-Wan, was a vocal critic of Star Wars culture, and the upcoming Disney+ show continues a legacy he's questioned. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Filming & Production : An interesting but often misunderstood element of “Star Wars” lore is Alec Guinness' distaste for the franchise. : Alec Guinness was an English actor who is best known to the current generation for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas's original 'Star Wars' trilogy (19977-83). It binds the galaxy together. : I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack, and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. [intervening]  Guiness earned a Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the 1977 film Star Wars. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Wait, Luke! If we take a burst at the wrong moment... Obi-Wan She needs your help. Han Solo Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi Topics: Movies. I'm captain of the Millennium Falcon. Luke Bartender : We meet again, at last. Kevin Burwick — October 12, 2020 Ewan McGregor inspired by Sir Alec Guinness' Obi-Wan Kenobi Bang Showbiz. A rare chance to see Sir Alec Guinness’ Obi-Wan Kenobi costume will be afforded to visitors of an upcoming exhibit focused upon the kimono. : Buy us a coffee - just once, or every month! : Then you know him. Stormtrooper He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, received the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement in 1980 and the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award in 1989. : You're my only hope. Are you excited to see Ewan McGregor play Obi-Wan at an age closer to Alec Guinness … [the ship rocks violently as it is straddled with particle-beams]. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi : The Jundland Wastes are not to be traveled lightly. She's fast enough for you old man. What's happening? Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/05/09/obi-wan-kenobi-actor Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force. Luke How long before you can make the jump to hyperspace? My father will know how to retrieve it. I never thought I'd be smuggling myself in them. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi By Cooper Hood Published Dec 02, 2019 For me, Alec Guinness conveyed more about the PT between the lines of his OT dialogue than the three entire films of the PT themselves delivered. : : He is best known for his portrayal of … He was a navigator on a spice freighter. It's an energy field created by all living things. Technical Specs. You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon? : : : I just wish I'd known how *popular* the two of you were. Share Share Tweet Email. These tracks are side-by-side. George Lucas. This little one's not worth the effort. Sir Alec Guinness, (London, Paddington, 1914. április 2. Alec Guinness was an English actor. How did my father die? After an early career on the stage, Guinness was featured in several of the Ealing Comedies, including The Ladykillers and Kind Hearts and Coronets in which he played eight different characters. NO! Yes. : The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. | : Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi : Come, let me get you something. Besides his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Guinness won acclaim for many roles on live theater, television, and film, including his Academy Award-winning role as Lt. Col. Nicholson in The Bridge on the River Kwai. : : : In 1959, he was knighted by Elizabeth II for services to the arts. He betrayed and murdered your father. The True and Proper Adventures of Sidney Fraser, SCIFI.radio – Music for the Geeking World. Although he eventually spoke kindly of the Star Wars franchise following the film’s release, Guinness famously hated working on the first movie and often spoke quite negatively about the film. Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi If you strike me down I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine. 1958-ban Oscar-díjjal jutalmazták a Híd a Kwai folyón Nicholson ezredesének megformálásáért. But why would Imperial troops want to slaughter Jawas? Dr. Evazan Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi : Ewan McGregor is set to reprise his role as a Jedi master in Obi-Wan Kenobi, a live-action series for Disney+ set between the end of the prequel and the start of the original trilogy. Boy, it's lucky you have these compartments. I fear something terrible has happened. MOVIE URBAN LEGEND: Alec Guinness came up with the idea for Obi-Wan Kenobi to die in “Star Wars.”. Luke Skywalker : Besides his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Guinness won acclaim for many roles on live theater, television, and film, including his Academy Award-winning role as Lt. Col. Nicholson in The Bridge on the River Kwai. : You know, I did feel something. Obi-Wan Kenobi. Alec Guinness, Actor: Star Wars. Here are all the reasons why.