Sir Ben Kingsley (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji) is an acclaimed English actor known for his versatile career across stage, film, and television. He has won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Grammy, two Golden Globes, and received multiple Emmy nominations. Knighted in 2002 for his contributions to British cinema, Kingsley rose to international fame for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi (1982).
His film credits include Schindler’s List (1993), Bugsy (1990), Sexy Beast (2000), House of Sand and Fog (2003), Iron Man 3 (2013), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), and upcoming Wonder Man series. He has an extensive stage background, having spent 15 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and has earned acclaim for his TV performances as well.
