Date of Birth: 31 December, 1943 (Age: 72)
Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8)
Weight: 74 kg (163 pounds)
Ben Kingsley measurements:
Chest size: 104 cm (41 pounds)
Waist size: 86 cm (34 in)
Biceps: 33 cm (13 in)
Feet size: 9 US or 40 EU (approximately)
Eye color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Bald
Sir Ben Kingsley comes from England. He has got great education and started his career of an actor, performing in one of London theaters. He was a son of fashion model and that’s why the world of show business was close to him from the earliest years. He got first recognition, playing heroes of Shakespeare’s plays. He made screen debut as Peter Batterby in the series “Orlando”.
Ben Kingsley became internationally popular after the role of Mahatma Gandhi in “Gandhi”. It was his big break as he won all possible nominations and awards, including Academy Award for this role.
Sir Ben Kingsley took part in many movies and TV shows, which became incredibly successful and profitable. In his movie list there are such hits as “Schindler’s List”, “Shutter Island”, “Lucky Number Slevin” and many others.
The actor, who is middle-aged now, is extremely busy with his new projects. Many young actors and actresses can envy him. His latest screen work is the movie “The Jungle Book’, where he gave his voice to Bagheera. He also acted in Collide opposite the stars Nicholas Hoult and Anthony Hopkins.
The actor is in great shape. When he is asked about the secret of his health and well being, he tells that it is love. Ben is crazy in love with his wife, a Brazilian actress Daniela Lavender, who is 30 years younger than him.
The actor has no personal trainer, but his body is quite strong and toned. He is a fan of yoga. The actor tells, regular yoga workouts help him to improve the mood, to tone muscles and to boost confidence. Besides he never misses an opportunity to go cycling. He likes to cycle at weekend together with his wife.
Ben Kingsley doesn’t like strength workouts, but he does cardio fitness routine from time to time.
The actor remains lean in spite of his age because he eats reasonably. When he got prepared to the role of Mahatma Gandhi, he excluded meat and dairy products from his menu. He became vegetarian as his character did in real life.
Now the actor prefers meat free dishes. He tries to stay hydrated, that’s why he drinks a lot of water.
Ben Kingsley looks great in his middle ages and he tells that being in good mood all the time is one more secret of great health, strength and successful career.