I was born illegitimate on 2nd April 1914, I entertained my school friends with stories I had written

After a brief career as a copywriter, I joined a theatre company and had minor roles.

In 1946 I appeared on screen for the first time, in Great Expectations

In 1948 I played Fagan in the film Oliver Twist

I had a number of roles in the Ealing Comedies in films like Kind Hearts and Coronets and The Lavender Hill Mob

I starred in the film Bridge Over the River Kwai

I also starred in the film Lawrence of Arabia

I made a lot of money out of my role in the 1977 blockbuster Star Wars

I played the role of Obe Wan Kenobi