Alec Guiness on David Letterman Part 1 1986

[bengtsson1984]

A common misconception is that he hated Obi-Wan. In truth, he loved the character, but later disliked being identified solely with his role as Kenobi.

[Ruckweiler73]

One of the great English actors along with Ralph Richardson. John Gielgud, and Laurence Olivier. All classicly trained in the Shakespearean tradition but capable of widely varied roles as their careers showed.

[Fetcha200]

I've never seen an interview with him lol.

With his tone.. I can't think of anything but Star Wars lol..

I keep expecting him to say "You must do what you think is right of course.." And shit like that hahah

[WanderLink]

Alec Guiness was a famous dolphin right?

[73RCrawford]

I heard he couldnt stand Star Wars fans and didnt like people remembering him for those movies lol.

[EasternMerchant]

for us modern moviegoers, to have been a part of Star Wars is pure epicness, but Sir Alec Guinness comes from the early part of the 20th Century known as the Golden Age of Movies that were so epic that they became the stuff of legends and inspiration for even George Lucas and his Modern Star Wars film. For this Reason, one can see why Sir Alec was quite discomforted to know that the majority of later generations today only remembers him for some modern flick of the late 70's

[EasternMerchant]

Some of the most Blessed people on this earth are the most subdued, modest, and quite conservative by nature. One of them would be Sir Alec Guinness!

[KenFromBeara]

@tine214 ladykillers is brilliant. with herbert lom and peter sellers.

[KenFromBeara]

@tine214 if you ever met him and said you knew him as obi wan, he'd shoot you himself!

[Terminus92]

his voice is amazing 

[Stimor]

i only know him as obi-wan

[talltom1973]

It's funny he never really liked Star Wars, he made a suggestion to Lucas to kill off Obi wan. Because he hated the lines so much.

[VIDEOTIMEMACHINE]

@talltom1973 The Dialog in all of the movies are terrible.

[TheGreatHeroKing]

@VIDEOTIMEMACHINE In star wars the lines are terrible? No I disagree.

[VIDEOTIMEMACHINE]

@TheGreatHeroKing Even the actors have said the lines are awful. Read the scripts without watching the movie and you will agree. Alec Guinness hated the scripts.

[TheGreatHeroKing]

@VIDEOTIMEMACHINE i have read the scripts regardless of the movie i still dont see whats awful about.

[VIDEOTIMEMACHINE]

@TheGreatHeroKing Well, I guess it depends on your education and background. Alec Guiness thought the whole thing was juvenile.

[TheGreatHeroKing]

@VIDEOTIMEMACHINE It was awful based on how it was written or how it played out on a the movies?

[VIDEOTIMEMACHINE]

@TheGreatHeroKing All of the scripts in every star wars are poorly written.

[TheGreatHeroKing]

@VIDEOTIMEMACHINE it played out fantasticly in my opion. is it that you dont like star wars or just the script?

[VIDEOTIMEMACHINE]

@TheGreatHeroKing I don't hate Star wars for the most part. The first one was the best. The later ones sucked. Attack of the Clones, The Phantom Menace were dreadful.

[TheGreatHeroKing]

@VIDEOTIMEMACHINE i agree but i do like Ewan mcgregor and samual l jackson as actors.

[megadeath45]

May the Force be with you, old friend.

[MultiPluto1234]

NOOOOOOOOOOO HE IS DEAD :(

[Mikez4]

What a very funny joke about his wife becomming a lady at last since he was knighted. RIP Alec

[farneyblakeley]

Alec Guinness was a fantastic "grown-up". It's unfortunate that growing up went out of style and became a lost art.

[Aeolis7]

A rare, and great interview! Sir Guiness was quite relaxed and quite funny!

[craigandrach]

Really good interview.

[25volman]

Love this man's voice!

[TheGotthan]

One of the best actors ever.

[JandritoBlues]

Oh yeah, and there's Tito Puente sitting in with the Band.

[JubalCalif]

Heavens to Murgatroid! What a cool clip! The late great Mr Guiness coverted to the Roman Catholic faith after becoming an adult & became quite devout. I have browsed thru his bio ("Blessings in Disguise") & it was certainly a fascinating read. He came across as not only intelligent & ariculate but humble, gentle & down to earth. THANKS for posting this illuminating & enertaining interview. CHEERS! :-)

[PFCmothergoose]

a masterclass in class.

[Adennos]

R.I.P Sir Alec

[Inglese001]

This is wonderful. He didn't give many interviews.

Letterman was lucky that he agreed to come on.

Thanks for posting the second part.

[TunisianRocksBlueIce]

A great speaker and writer.

[burkmat]

Alec Guiness was awesome :)