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Ben Kingsley
His Oscar-winning portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi.
Schindler’s List · Sexy Beast
- Born
- 31 December 1943
- Birthplace
- Snainton
More people
Ben Kingsley
English actor whose stage training preceded an extensive screen career. His roles range from historical figures to sharply drawn villains and supporting characters.
Early life
Family background
Born Krishna Pandit Bhanji in Yorkshire to an English mother and a father of Gujarati heritage. His mother had worked as an actress and model.
Career
- 1967
Royal Shakespeare Company
Joined the company and appeared in major stage roles.
- 1982
Gandhi
Played the title role in Richard Attenborough’s film.
- 1983
Academy Award
Won Best Actor for the performance.
Selected work
Schindler’s List
Played accountant Itzhak Stern.
Sexy Beast
Portrayed the menacing Don Logan.
House of Sand and Fog
Played Massoud Amir Behrani.
Beyond work
Family and charity
His children include actor Ferdinand Kingsley. He participated in The Children’s Monologues to support the arts charity Dramatic Need.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Gage Skidmore. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.