Ben Kingsley

Description: (English Actor Known for His Portrayal of ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ in the Film ‘Gandhi’)

Ben Kingsley is a celebrated British actor with a career spanning over four decades. Throughout his extensive career in film and television, he has won multiple prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He is best known for his portrayal of the renowned Indian freedom fighter Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in the 1982 film Gandhi. His performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Though early in his film career, the movie propelled him to international fame, drawing the attention of Hollywood’s best and brightest. Over the years, Kingsley has demonstrated remarkable versatility, delivering acclaimed performances across a wide range of genres. From portraying a Nazi war criminal in Operation Finale to a Holocaust survivor in Schindler’s List, his work has consistently impressed critics and audiences alike. He has taken on diverse roles to avoid being typecast and is known for his meticulous preparation, ensuring every detail of his character is accurate. For his contributions to drama, he was knighted in 2002, becoming Sir Ben Kingsley.

Overview

Birthday December 31, 1943 (Capricorn)
Born In England
Alternative names Sir Ben Kingsley, Krishna Pandit Bhanji
Height 173 cm
Spouse/Ex- Angela Morant (m. 1966; div. 1976) Alison Sutcliffe
Parents Rahimtulla Harji Bhanji
Anna Lyna Mary Goodman
Children Edmund Kingsley, Ferdinand Kingsley, Jasmin Bhanji, Thomas Alexis Bhanji

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What are some famous movies Ben Kingsley has starred in? Some famous movies Ben Kingsley has starred in include "Gandhi," "Schindler's List," "Shutter Island," "Iron Man 3," and "Hugo."
Has Ben Kingsley ever won an Oscar? Yes, Ben Kingsley won an Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the movie "Gandhi" in 1983.
What is Ben Kingsley's ethnicity? Ben Kingsley is of mixed heritage, with his father being of Indian descent and his mother of English descent.
Is Ben Kingsley a knight? Yes, Ben Kingsley was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, for his contributions to the arts.
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