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Ben Kingsley: See Photos Of The Legendary Actor

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August 17, 2021 9:00AM EDT

He’s one of the most celebrated names in acting. Sir Ben Kingsley is a beloved actor and Academy Award winner, so take a look at this icon of stage and screen.

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Ben Kinglsey

Ben Kinglsey
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Sir Ben Kingsley – born Krishna Pandit Bhanji on Dec. 31, 1943 – is a celebrated English actor, one who has earned critical acclaim on stage and screen. Born to an English mother and a father of Jamnagar, Gujarati Indian descent, Ben grew up in Pendlebury, Lancashire and soon fell in love with the art of acting. After joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1967, and working exclusively on the stage for fifteen years, Ben honed his chops in productions of ‘As You Like It,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’ ‘The Tempest,’ ‘Hamlet,’ and other celebrated plays by the Bard. He transitioned to television and film in the 1970s, where he would find great success. He’s best known for his role as Mohandas Gandhi in Richard Attenborough’s 1982 film, ‘Gandhi,’ which won Kingsley the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He’s since appeared in films like ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘Sexy Beast,’ ‘House of Sand and Fog,’ and ‘Hugo.’ He’s also not afraid to have some fun, as he’s appeared in ‘The Dictator,’ ‘Ender’s Game,’ and ‘Iron Man 3.’ Here, he’s attending the 2016 premiere of ‘The Jungle Book’ in 2016. 

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Sir Ben Kingsley In 2019

Sir Ben Kingsley In 2019
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Sir Ben Kingsley attends the LA Premiere of Epix’s ‘Perpetual Grace, LTD’ in 2019. Sir Ben was appointed Knight Bachelor in 2002 for his services to the British film industry.

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Sir Kingsley in 2016

Sir Kingsley in 2016
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Sir Ben Kingsley, attends the UK premiere of ‘The BFG’ at Leicester Square Gardens in July 2016. Ben has lent his voice to many animated projects. 

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Sir Ben Kingsley In 2018.

Sir Ben Kingsley In 2018.
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Sir Ben Kingsley attends the ‘Operation Finale’ special screening in 2018. Ben has been married four times, his most recent being Daniela Lavender in 2007.

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Sir Ben Kinglsey With Daniela Lavender

Sir Ben Kinglsey With Daniela Lavender
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Sir Ben Kingsley and Daniela Lavender attend the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings’ in 2021. Ben famously portrayed The Mandarin in ‘Iron Man 3.’ 

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Sir Ben On The Red Carpet

Sir Ben On The Red Carpet
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Sir Ben Kingsley attends the closing ceremony of the 44th Deauville American Film Festival in France in 2018. Ben always looks dapper on the red carpet. 

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