Ben Kingsley

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All the great writers root their characters in true human behaviour.

As a singer, I might have fallen among thieves. I wonder if I'd still be alive by now.

As an actor there's no autonomy, unless you're prepared to risk the possibility of starving.

But comedy I'd love to do as much as humanly possible.

But filming is good for you, because the crew isn't allowed to laugh. You can't get addicted to ... (more Ben Kingsley quotes)

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Educated at Manchester Grammar School.

Son of a GP.

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year's Eve Honors List 2001.

Derived his stage name from his grandfather's nickname, "Clove King." His grandfather was a spice trader in Zanzibar.

Is of half Indian and half English descent. His father, Rahimtulla Harji Bhanji, was a Kenyan-born physician of Indian descent while his mother, Anna Lyna Mar... (more Ben Kingsley trivia)

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