Ben Kingsley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 31, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | Snainton, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Ben Kingsley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Mahatma Gandhi in "Gandhi" (1982); roles in "Schindler’s List" (1993), "Sexy Beast" (2000), "House of Sand and Fog" (2003), and "Iron Man 3" (2013). |
Intro
Ben Kingsley is an acclaimed British actor best known for his Academy Award-winning performance as Mahatma Gandhi in the film "Gandhi" (1982). With a career spanning over five decades, Kingsley is celebrated for his versatility across film, television, and stage.
Early Life & Background
Born as Krishna Pandit Bhanji to an English mother and an Indian father, Kingsley grew up in Pendlebury, Lancashire. He attended Manchester Grammar School and later studied at Salford University before beginning his acting career in theatre.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for "Gandhi" (1982)
- Nominated for multiple Academy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards
- Renowned roles in "Schindler’s List," "Bugsy," "Sexy Beast," and "House of Sand and Fog"
- Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 for services to drama
Trivia
- Changed his name from Krishna Pandit Bhanji to Ben Kingsley to help his early acting career.
- He was knighted in 2002, becoming Sir Ben Kingsley.
- Has portrayed real-life figures including Mahatma Gandhi, Itzhak Stern, and Simon Wiesenthal.
FAQs
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Ben Kingsley is 82 years old.
Ben Kingsley was born the 31 December 1943.
Snainton, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About December 31st, 1943, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1943 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Shoo-Shoo Baby by Andrews Sisters
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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