Ben Kingsley Bio (Wiki)

Who is Ben Kingsley?

Ben Kingsley is an English actor who has appeared in more than 100 movies and television series throughout his more than 40 years of acting career. Ben Kingsley is best known for his portrayal of Mohandas Gandhi in the 1982 film ‘Gandhi’.

What are the birth facts of Ben Kingsley?

Ben was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire on December 31, 1943. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is mixed(Gujarati Indian and English).

His birth was Krishna Bhanji the son of Rahimtulla Harji Bhanji and Anna Lyna Mary. His family moved to Britain when he was 14 years old. He grew up in Pendlebury, near Manchester.

Ben Kingsley: Education History

Kingsley attended Manchester Grammar School. He was enrolled at the University of Salford and Pendleton College. He was involved in numerous amateur dramatics while his time in college.

Ben Kingsley: Professional Life and Career

Ben’s professional stage debut was at graduation when he was 23 years old. He was later involved in the London West End theater and made his debut at the Aldwych Theatre.

Ben was then involved in stage work for the next 15 years. He debuted on Broadway in 1971 then he was part of numerous stage plays for several years there.

Some of the early television series that he was involved in include ‘Pardon the Expression’, ‘Orlando’, and ‘Coronation Street. His first movie role was for ‘Fear Is the Key’ where he played the role of Royale.

Ben has since then appeared in other numerous movies and television series including ‘The Adventurer’, ‘Full House, ‘A Misfortune’, ‘Play for Today, ‘ Wessex Tales’, ‘Antony and Cleopatra’, ‘The Love School’, ‘Dickens of London’, ‘The Velvet Glove’, ‘Crown Court’, ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, ‘Oxbridge Blues’, ‘Secret of the Sahara’, ‘Pascali’s Island’, ‘Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story, ‘Searching for Bobby Fischer’, ‘Schindler’s List, ‘Twelfth Night or What You Will, ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction, ‘What Planet Are You From?’, ‘Rules of Engagement, ‘ A.I. Artificial Intelligence, ‘A Sound of Thunder, ‘The Love Guru’, ‘Fifty Dead Men Walking, ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, ‘A Birder’s Guide to Everything, ‘Collide’ and more.

Ben has been nominated for the Academy Awards a total of 4 times, he won 1 time in the category of Best Actor in a Leading Role for ‘Gandhi’. He has also won the Golden Globes and BAFTA awards. He has 45 wins and 66 nominations to his name.

Ben Kingsley: Salary and Net Worth

As per 2022’s data, he has a net worth of $60 million and his salary is $48,484,000 per year.

Is Ben Kingsley involved in any rumors and controversies?

His relationship with Daniela Lavender who is half his age was criticized by many after they got married.

He has not been involved in any other major controversies to date.

Ben Kingsley: Body Measurements

Ben has a height of 5 feet 8 inches. His body weighs 74 kg. He is bald and his eyes are dark brown.

Ben Kingsley: Social Media Profile

Currently Ben is active on Facebook and Twitter.

He has more than 6.6k followers on Facebook and 1.2k followers on Twitter. He does not have an Instagram account.

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