Ben Kingsley

Acting

Born December 31, 1943 · Snainton, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK

Also known as Sir Ben Kingsley · Krishna Pandit Bhanji · Krishna Bhanji

Biography

Sir Ben Kingsley is a British actor. He has received various accolades throughout his career spanning seven decades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards. Kingsley was appointed Knight Bachelor in 2002 for services to drama. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010 and received the Britannia Award in 2014.

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Awards & recognition

Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie · 2002
British Independent Film Award — Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film · 2001
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2001
European Film Award — Best Actor · 2001
Knight Bachelor · 2001

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2000
Grammy Award — Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording · 1984
Padma Shri in arts · 1984
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1983
BAFTA Award — Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles · 1983
BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1983
London Film Critics Circle Award — Actor of the Year · 1983
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1982
Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actor · 1982
National Board of Review Award — Best Actor · 1982
New York Film Critics Circle Award — Best Actor · 1982
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award — Best Actor · 1981
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Teen Choice Award — Best Villain · 2013 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy · 2007 · nominated
Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2006 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 2004 · nominated
Independent Spirit Award — Best Male Lead · 2004 · nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Actor · 2003 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2002 · nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2001 · nominated
European Film Award — Best Actor · 2001 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1995 · nominated
BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1994 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1992 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1983 · nominated