Ben Kingsley Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | December 31, 1943 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ben Kingsley is an English actor who is best known for portraying roles such as Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi, Harry Fertig in The Confession, Don Logan in Sexy Beast, Massoud Behrani in House of Sand and Fog, Dr. John Cawley in Shutter Island, and Itzhak Stern in Schindler’s List. He has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Testimony — The Story of Shostakovich, Searching for Bobby Fischer, Freddie as F.R.O.7, A Violent Life, Twelfth Night, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Tuck Everlasting, Lucky Number Slevin, Oliver Twist, The Love Guru, 1001 inventions and the library of secrets, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Teen Patti, Iron Man 3, Ender’s Game, The Physician, The Ottoman Lieutenant, The Jungle Book, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Coronation Street, The Love School, Weapons of Mass Distraction, Anne Frank: The Whole Story, and many more. For his acting skills, Ben has been honored with numerous awards such as the Academy Award, Britannia Award, British Academy Film Award, and Critics’ Choice Movie Award.
Born Name
Krishna Pandit Bhanji
Nick Name
Ben Kingsley, Sir Ben Kingsley, Cupid (Childhood nickname)
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Snainton, North Riding of Yorkshire, England
Residence
Spelsbury, Oxfordshire, UK
Nationality
Education
Sir Ben Kingsley went to Manchester Grammar School. Coincidentally, the actor had Robert Powell as a classmate in this school.
After completing schooling, Sir Ben Kingsley went to study at the University of Salford and Pendleton College. Pendleton College, later, became home to the Ben Kingsley Theatre.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Rahimtulla Harji Bhanji (Medical Doctor)
- Mother – Anna Lyna Mary (born Goodman) (Actress and Model)
- Siblings – Older Brother (Medical Doctor), Two younger sisters
Manager
Sir Ben Kingsley is attached with Independent Talent Group Ltd. (Talent Agency), London, UK.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
163 lbs or 74 kg
Girlfriend / Spouse
Sir Ben Kingsley has been romantically linked with –
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Ben Kingsley’s father was Indian Gujarati with Ismaili Muslim Khoja descent. His mother was British with Russian and German-Jewish descent from her father’s side.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Shaved head
- Animated vocal quality
- Ability to portray various characters
Shoe Size
The exact shoe size of Sir Ben Kingsley is not known. However, it is speculated that he wears a 9 (US) size shoe.
Brand Endorsements
Sir Ben Kingsley has been featured in –
- Sky Movies TV commercial for BSkyB Satellite Television service in 2004.
- “British Villains” with Tom Hiddleston, and Mark Strong for the TV commercial of Jaguar.
- A promotional movie for Prada in 2012 alongside Helena Bonham Carter.
Religion
Sir Ben Kingsley has Jewish and Muslim-Christian roots. However, he proclaims that he is not Jewish, even though, there is a connection through his mother’s side. His own religious beliefs are not known.
Best Known For
Sir Ben Kingsley is famously known for his role as Mohandas Gandhi in the film Gandhi (1982).
He has also been known for his roles in Schindler’s List (1993), Sexy Beast (2000), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), Shutter Island (2010), Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010), Hugo (2011), and Iron Man 3 (2013).
First Film
Sir Ben Kingsley first appeared as Royale in the 1972 film Fear is the Key.
He also appeared in a TV movie in 1973 titled A Misfortune.
First TV Show
Sir Ben Kingsley first appeared as Roy in the ITV sitcom Pardon the Expression in an episode “The Switched-On Scene.”
First Stage Show
In 1967, Sir Ben Kingsley acted in William Shakespeare’s play ‘As You Like It,’ produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company at London West End theatre, Aldwych Theatre.
Personal Trainer
Sir Ben Kingsley does not have a personal trainer. He maintains his figure and body weight through a healthy diet. He is not known to take any special physical fitness training.
Kingsley had reportedly lost 20 lbs during the shooting of the 1982 film ‘Gandhi.’ It is reported that he followed a strict vegetarian diet that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi used to follow in real life.
Ben Kingsley Favorite Things
- Person – His wife Daniela
- Place – Oxfordshire (at home)
- Smell – Sandalwood
- Pet – Cat
- Writer – Elie Wiesel
- Music/Band – Florence and the Machine
- Restaurant – Douyria in Ouarzazate, Morocco AND Lilly’s in Ouarzazate, Morocco
- Food – Lamb Tagine served in a tagine pot, Guerrouane (Moroccan Rose)
- Accent – 1930s and ‘40s British
- Charity – The Prince’s Trust
- Movie – Never Take No for an Answer (1951)
Source – The Guardian, Bon Appetit, UsMagazine.com
Ben Kingsley Facts
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