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Sir Ben Kingsley (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji; 31 December 1943) is an English actor. He has received accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards.
Kingsley first earned international fame for his performance in the drama movie Gandhi (1982). His performance as Mohandas K. Gandhi earned him international fame. He won many awards - including an Academy Award for Best Actor.
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- Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Ben Kingsley. Actor: Gandhi. Ben Kingsley was born Krishna Bhanji on December 31, 1943 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. His father, Rahimtulla Harji Bhanji, was a Kenyan-born medical doctor, of Gujarati Indian descent, and his mother, Anna Lyna Mary (Goodman), was an English actress. Ben began to act in stage plays during the 1960s.
- December 31, 1943
Sep 16, 2024 · Ben Kingsley (born December 31, 1943, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England) is a British actor recognized for playing a wide range of roles, including that of the title character in Gandhi (1982), for which he won an Academy Award for best actor.
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Sir Ben Kingsley is a British actor known for his extensive career on stage and screen. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career which spans over five decades, including an Academy Award , BAFTA Award , Grammy Award , two Golden Globe Awards , and a Screen Actors Guild Award , in addition to nominations for four Primetime Emmy ...
Apr 2, 2014 · A highly prolific performer, Sir Ben Kingsley is an Academy Award-winning actor known for his work in films like 'Gandhi,' 'Bugsy,' 'Schindler’s List,' 'House of Sand and Fog,' 'Sexy Beast' and...
Sir Ben Kingsley (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji; December 31, 1943) is an English actor. He has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.
