When was Ben Kingsley born and where was he born?
Ben Kingsley was born on the 31st of December 1943 in Snainton, North Riding of Yorkshire. He was born as Krishna Pandit Bhanji to a Gujarati Khoja father and an English mother.
Common questions about Ben Kingsley
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Ben Kingsley change his name from Krishna Bhanji to Ben Kingsley?
Ben Kingsley changed his name to Ben Kingsley in the 1960s to overcome casting barriers and secure acting roles. He stated that after changing his name, he was hired immediately, whereas as Krishna Bhanji, he was told they did not know how to place him.
What role did Ben Kingsley play in 1982 that won him an Academy Award?
Ben Kingsley played Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's 1982 biographical film. His performance won him the Academy Award for Best Actor, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama.
Which Marvel character did Ben Kingsley portray in Iron Man 3 and its sequels?
Ben Kingsley portrayed Trevor Slattery, the fake Mandarin, in Iron Man 3 and its related films. He reprised the role in the 2014 short film All Hail the King and in 2021's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
When was Ben Kingsley knighted and by whom?
Ben Kingsley was appointed Knight Bachelor in the New Year Honours announced on the 31st of December 2001. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace to become Sir Ben Kingsley.
Who are Ben Kingsley's children and what are their professions?
Ben Kingsley has four children: Thomas and Jasmin Bhanji with his first wife Angela Morant, and Edmund and Ferdinand Kingsley with his second wife Alison Sutcliffe. Edmund and Ferdinand Kingsley both became actors.