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Which Shakespearean role did Alec Guinness play at age 22?

  • Osric in Hamlet

  • Macbeth

  • Othello

  • Romeo

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Alec Guinness's first major Shakespearean role was Osric in Hamlet, which he played at the age of 22. Osric is a minor character in the play, a courtier known for his elaborate language and flamboyant mannerisms. Guinness's performance was praised for its wit and charm, and helped to establish him as a rising star in Theater world.
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