Obi-Wan Kenobi
fictional character in the Star Wars universe
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Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, known as a wise and skilled Jedi Knight who plays important roles across the film and television stories. He matters to Star Wars fans as a central figure in the saga's plot and as a beloved character portrayed memorably in both the original and newer Star Wars films.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi (/ˈoʊbiːˌwɑːn kəˈnoʊbiː/) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He was introduced in the original Star Wars film (1977) and its novelization (1976). In Star Wars and its two sequels, Obi-Wan is depicted as a Jedi Master who trains Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force. In the prequel trilogy, he mentors Luke's father, Anakin Skywalker. Obi-Wan is portrayed by Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and by Ewan McGregor in the prequel films. McGregor also plays the character in the television series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022). Guinness's performance in Star Wars earned him the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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