A British actor of Indian descent, Ben Kingsley began his career with the theater. To do this, he took a more harmonious and simple pseudonym. The real name of the actor is Krishna Pandit Bhanji. He has been a member of the Royal Shakespeare Theater troupe since 1967, and Ben Kingsley, whose filmography includes more than 100 film and television projects, has won numerous awards, including the Oscar, began acting in films in 1972.
A listing of all his works is simply not possible within the framework of the article. Therefore, we only draw the attention of the reader to the most striking and popular paintings with the participation of Ben Kingsley.
"Stroll"
The premiere of the film (the frames of the picture in the photo) took place recently, but it has already been greeted with rave reviews from viewers and film critics. This is a fictional story of the French tightrope walker Philippe Petit. A young stuntman is dreaming of walking between the twin towers in New York along a tightrope. The idea is not the best and far from safe, however, with the support of friends and an experienced mentor, he takes up its implementation. The film adaptation of the events of 1974 interested one of the eminent Hollywood directors Robert Zemeckis, who coped brilliantly with this. The role of a mentor is played by Ben Kingsley. The filmography of the actor was replenished, perhaps not by the most spectacular project in the modern sense of the word, but, of course, memorable, bright and kind. Cinema leaves the best impressions, it is light and emotional in perception.
"Out of my mind"
The eternal question of death and eternal life. In the story, an elderly billionaire who literally rebuilt the whole city, finds out that he is sick. He catches the eye with an advertisement for a closed project in which people are offered to implant their consciousness into a young body for a lot of money. The main character, after much deliberation, decides on an operation. His role is played by Ben Kingsley. Films of this nature always make the viewer think about what we will have to provide in return for the opportunity to live forever.
"Gandhi"
An outstanding autobiographical film, which received eight Oscar statuettes in 1982 . When Gandhi was born in 1869, his country was a gem in the collection of Queen Victoria and the crown of the British Empire. And only thanks to his work, titanic work and the desire to live in freedom on the day of his assassination, India was an independent state. It is noteworthy that the leading actor Ben Kingsley, whose filmography is very impressive, although born and raised in England, is rooted in the same state as Gandhi, where his father was born many years ago.
“Healer: student of Avicenna”
The film is an adaptation of N. Gordon’s book “The Healer”. It is difficult to unambiguously attribute it to a particular genre, and this is a definite plus. An impeccable picture reflecting historical events, landscapes of medieval England and the East, and in the center of the plot is the life path of one person. A boy from a poor family, Rob Cole, after the tragic death of his mother from an unknown disease, decided to learn the art of healing. Fate at different times confronts him with an ordinary charlatan selling water as a miracle cure and the great Avicenna, who changed his life. The role of the Arab healer is played by Ben Kingsley. Films and filmography of the actor are inextricably linked with the East, due to the characteristic appearance of the artist.
"House of sand and fog"
The film is based on the novel by Andre Dubus III. The picture was presented in three nominations for the Oscar, but, unfortunately, did not receive a single figurine. But the audience and critics appreciated it. The story of the American dream, which is doomed to collapse. Several people in the struggle for the house as a symbol of the embodiment of desires, a way of making sense. In a co-starring Ben Kingsley. Films with him are distinguished by a sharpness of perception and ambiguity of understanding. It would seem that there are no guilty and right in this situation, but from what is everything so tragic in life ...
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Ben Kingsley not only starred in films, but also voiced cartoons. So, next year the Jungle Book is coming out. His voice in his favorite story about Mowgli will talk graceful Bagheera.
Everyone who is interested in cinema and Ben Kingsley, filmography, his roles and new works, should know that in 2016 two premieres are planned with the participation of the actor:
- "Collision." The protagonist of the film agreed to do a little service for the drug mafia, but at a certain point everything gets out of control. He wants to get down to business, but it's not so simple, and the hunt begins for him.
- "Mary, mother of Christ." In the biblical adaptation, the main roles are played by Julia Ormond and Ben Kingsley (King Herod).
In whatever genre Ben Kingsley starred, films with him always attract the attention of viewers and film critics, thanks to their outstanding talent and catchy appearance. Numerous episodic roles are remembered by the audience for their brilliant performance. Including “Exodus: Kings and Gods” (frame from the film in the photo below), “Night at the Museum: the secret of the tomb”, etc. Often the actor starred in the roles of the main villains, which he also succeeds superbly. For example, in Iron Man 3, he is a world-class terrorist Mandarin, and in The Resident of the Damned, a strange doctor in a psychiatric clinic and a cruel uncle of Prince of Persia in the film of the same name.
One of the prominent representatives of the British acting school is Ben Kingsley. Films with his participation are not bad, the actor’s skill and talent conquer the viewer from the first minutes.