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Sir Ben Kingsley      

Academy Award-Winning Actor Known for "Gandhi" & "Schindler's List"

Sir Ben Kingsley, an English actor, has a distinguished career spanning several decades in film, television, and theatre. Kingsley's extensive filmography includes noted films such as "Gandhi," "Schindler's List," "Bugsy," "Sexy Beast," and "House of Sand and Fog." He is also known for his role as Trevor Slattery in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in "Iron Man 3" and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." Whether lending his voice to animated films like "The Boxtrolls" and "The Jungle Book" or appearing in action thrillers, Kingsley's performances have earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Kingsley's contributions to the arts extend beyond the silver screen. He made his Broadway debut in 1971 and has performed in numerous theater productions, including Peter Hall's 1977 production of "Volpone" and the 1982 Sydney production of "Death of a Salesman." His versatility is further demonstrated by his work in television. He made regular appearances as a defense counsel in the British legal program "Crown Court" and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the HBO television film "Mrs. Harris." Kingsley's breadth of work not only underscores his prolific career but also his ability to deliver compelling performances across various mediums.

In 2002, Kingsley was appointed Knight Bachelor for services to the British film industry and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. Kingsley's career has been characterized not only by his notable performances in a wide range of roles but also by his ability to adapt to diverse genres and mediums. From his early days on "Coronation Street" to his recent appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kingsley's career is a testament to his versatility and enduring talent in the world of performing arts. Notwithstanding his extensive body of work, Kingsley shows no signs of slowing down, with upcoming roles in Wes Anderson's "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" and Richard Osman's "Thursday Murder Club" series.

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‘The Jungle Book’ Review: Into the Wild With Stunning Digital Effects
The beguilingly credible CGI rendering of real-life animals takes its biggest leap forward since Life of Pi in Disney’s new telling of The Jungle Book.Exceptionally beautiful to behold and bolstered by a stellar vocal cast, this umpteenth film rendition of Rudyard Kipling’s tales of young Mowgli’s adventures amongst the creatures of the Indian jungle proves entirely engaging, even if it’s ultimately lacking in subtext and thematic heft. Most Jungle Book big-screen adaptations have done very well at the box office — the 1967 version, the last animated film Walt Disney personally supervised, was the second-biggest grosser of its year, behind only The Graduate — and this one will be no exception upon its April 15 release as it takes the baton from the studio’s fresher, more original smash Zootopia.
Ben Kingsley as Sam Zell?
'Tut' trailer: Ben Kingsley counsels the pharaoh | EW.com
It isn't always easy being king, as Egypt's boy monarch Tutankhamun proves in an exclusive new trailer from Tut, an upcoming miniseries from Spike TV.
Portrait painting with Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley recently had a dream about Richard Attenborough, the late director who guided Kingsley to a lead-actor Oscar for his unforgettable performance in the 1982 film "Gandhi"...
Ben Kingsley continues versatile roles in 'Self/Less'
Ben Kingsley Playing Pharaoh in 'Night at the Museum 3? | Variety
January 23, 2014 | 01:34PM PT ... Ben Kingsley is heading to Fox's “A Night at the Museum 3? in the role of an Egyptain pharaoh revived by a magical tablet.

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