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In 1967, Krishna made his professional theatrical debut at the Old Vic Theatre, which belongs to the renowned West End Theatre group. It was at college that Krishna learned acting and started participating in his first amateur theater productions.
Television and Theater Career
In 1966, Bhanji made his television debut in an episode of the series "Pardon the Expression." He was also seen in six episodes of the adventure series "Orlando" in the same year, and appeared as Ron Jenkins in five episodes of the popular British drama "Coronation Street" in 1966 and 1967.
His career soared to new heights in 1981 with the title role in Richard Attenborough's acclaimed biopic Gandhi, telling the life story of the iconic, revered leader of India's independence movement. Wonderful people. Benjamin's birth to an English mother and an Indian Gujarati father endowed him with an enriching diversity that translated wonderfully onto screen and theatre alike.
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'Bugsy,' 'Bobby Fischer,' 'Dave,' 'Schindler's List'
Kingsley earned his second Academy Award nomination for his sharp-edged supporting turn as Jewish gangster Meyer Lansky in the Warren Beatty vehicle Bugsy (1991).
Notable stage performances during this time included "Volpone" (1977) and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1977) at the Royal National Theatre, and "Death of a Salesman" (1982) in Sydney.
Rise to Fame and Success
As his career in theater and TV began to flourish, Bhanji adopted the stage name "Ben Kingsley," combining his college nickname, "Bendji," with his paternal grandfather's nickname, "King Clovis." In the period from 1972 to 1979, Ben Kingsley appeared in several films and series, including "Fear Is the Key" (1972), "Play for Today" (1973), "Full House" (1973), "Antony and Cleopatra" (1974), "The Love School" (1975), "Crown Court" (1976-1979), and "BBC2 Playhouse" (1978-1979).
Breakthrough and Acclaim
Ben Kingsley's breakthrough role came in 1982 when he played the political and social leader Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's biographical drama "Gandhi." His brilliant performance in this film earned him numerous awards, including two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, and an Oscar for Best Actor.
Personal Life
Kingsley has a son and daughter, Thomas and Jasmine, from his first marriage to actress Angela Morant, and two sons, Edmund and Ferdinand, from his second to theater director Alison Sutcliffe, with whom he worked on the one-man show Edmund Kean. Throughout the years, Kingsley's cinematic journey has unfurled, revealing a collection of memorable roles, including the portrayal of Itzhak Stern in Steven Spielberg's 'Schindler's List' (1993), a role that earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
'Iron Man 3,' 'Tut,' 'The Jungle Book'
Standing out among other fares, Kingsley became part of the world of comic book fandom via his with-a-twist portrayal of the Mandarin in 2013's Iron Man 3, opposite Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle. You should never have to bring out your begging bowl, to your parents.
[on being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II]
Ben Kingsley
(1943-)
Who Is Ben Kingsley?
Born on December 31, 1943, in Snainton, England, Khrishna Bhanji switched his name to Ben Kingsley and developed a stage career with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
After branching out to screen projects as well, he shot to prominence in the highly acclaimed film Gandhi, for which he won an Oscar. He depicted the panther Bagheera in director Jon Favreau's 2016 adaptation of Disney's The Jungle Book, a remake that went on to earn nearly $1 billion worldwide. He soon began performing in lead roles, including Demetrius in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, a part which he reprised for U.S.
audiences in 1971, and the title character in Hamlet in 1975. After an audition with the famous British actor Trevor Nunn, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company. Yes I learnt a lot from them. For the scene-stealing turn, Kingsley earned rave reviews and numerous critical accolades, including his third Academy Award nomination.