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Star Wars (1977)

Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi appears in Star Wars (1977), portrayed by Alec Guinness. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.

Film guide · 1 film · 1977 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 1977Main sequence runtime: 2h 1m
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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi?

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Alec Guinness plays Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi in Star Wars.

1 linked movie guide in this sequence

WHY THE CHARACTER WORKS

What defines Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi

Alec Guinness’s performance in Star Wars is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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