Sir Alec Guinness (1914-2000)

Rating: Null/10 (6 August 2000)

August 7, 2000: I just want to say how sorry I am to hear of
the passing of Sir Alec Guinness. He was always one of
my very favorite actors, and he always astounded me with
his quiet, understated brilliance. From the Ealing comedies to "Star Wars" to his late work for British television, Sir Alec never ceased to endow his characters
with charm and muted nuance. But of all his performances, his Colonel Nicholson in "Bridge on the River Kwai" remains perhaps his most remarkable achievement. So, it's fitting that this is the film for which he
received his Academy Award. Film-goers around the world
are very fortunate that Alec Guinness left behind such a
large and impressive body of work.
Good night, sweet prince, and flocks of angels sing thee to
thy rest.