Alec Guinness

Born Alec Guinness de Cuffe, the son of a British colonial officer, he trained at RADA before making his stage debut. His early career included appearances in various theatre productions, leading to film roles in the Ealing Comedies, such as Kind Hearts and Coronets, where he portrayed multiple characters. A notable performance came in The Bridge on the River Kwai, earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Additionally, he appeared in notable films like Lawrence of Arabia and the TV adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.