Ben Kingsley
English actor (born 1943)
1943 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English actor (born 1943)
Born
December 31, 1943
Age
~83 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, stage actor, character actor
United KingdomBorn in Snainton
1943
Born in Snainton (1943-12-31)
1981
AwardLos Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
1982
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
1982
AwardNew York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
1982
AwardGolden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor
1982
AwardNational Board of Review Award for Best Actor
About
Sir Ben Kingsley is an English-Indian 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 the British film industry. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010 and received the Britannia Award in 2014.
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Who is Ben Kingsley?+
Sir Ben Kingsley is an English-Indian 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. K
What does the name Ben mean?+
The name Ben means "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is of English origin.
When was Ben Kingsley born?+
Ben Kingsley was born on December 31, 1943.
Name Meaning
A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.
The name Ben is of English origin, meaning "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ben — December 31, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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