Obi-Wan Kenobi
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | |
|---|---|
| Star Wars character | |
Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars (1977) | |
| First appearance | Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker (1976) |
| Created by | George Lucas |
| Portrayed by | |
| Voiced by | Various
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| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Ben Kenobi |
| Occupation | Jedi Master |
| Affiliation | |
| Masters | Qui-Gon Jinn Yoda |
| Apprentices | |
| Homeworld | Stewjon |
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.