Who is Obi-Wan Kenobi?
Obi-Wan Kenobi is the enigmatic Jedi Master created by George Lucas for the original and prequel Star Wars trilogies. In his initial appearance in the first produced trilogy, episodes IV-VI, he is played by Sir Alec Guinness. The trilogy centers on Luke Skywalker’s quest to destroy the Galactic Empire, and to become a Jedi Knight. Kenobi lives on Tatooine, as does Luke. He is one of the remnants of the once great Jedi society, which was all but destroyed by Darth Vader and the Emperor.