Ben Kingsley
Biography
Sir Ben Kingsley was born Krishna Pandit Bhanji on December 31, 1943, to an English mother and Indian Gujarati father. He began his career in theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1967, earning numerous accolades for stage performances including Academy and BAFTA Awards. Kingsley has also received recognition for his film roles, including winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982).