- Loves all things Iranian.
- Remarried his third wife Alexandra Christman in a Persian ceremony on December 9, 2003.
- Kingsley has agreed to play the nemesis of the Tracy family, THE HOOD, joining Bill Paxton and British actress Sophie Myles in the cast. (February 8, 2003)
- He is causing a few raised eyebrows on the set of his new movie - insisting everyone else uses his full title. Currently shooting SUSPECT ZERO in the US state of New Mexico, the crews of the film objected as they have worked with other British knights like Sir Anthony Hopkins, who won't answer to anything more formal than Tony.
- Won't single out any particularly crazy thing he's done for love.
- Has chastised film executives for trying to mimic recent hits.
- For his role as a manipulative criminal with a strong power for persuasion in SEXY BEAST (2001), Kingsley earned both a Golden Globe nomination and a third Oscar nomination
- Claims the character of Don Logan in SEXY BEAST (2000) is largely based on his grandmother.
- The original cast of THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY (1982) (TV) had him in the role of Mr. Squeers.
- Looked so much like Ghandi, many natives thought him to be Ghandi's ghost.
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG (2004)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG (2004)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG (2004)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television at Golden Globe Awards for ANNE FRANK: THE WHOLE STORY (2002)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television at Golden Globe Awards for ANNE FRANK: THE WHOLE STORY (2002)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for SEXY BEAST (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for SEXY BEAST (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at Emmy Awards for ANNE FRANK: THE WHOLE STORY (2001)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for THE TALE OF SWEENEY TODD (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for JOSEPH (1995)
- Nominated for Best Actor Supporting at BAFTA Awards for SCHINDLER'S LIST (1994)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for BUGSY (1992)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for BUGSY (1992)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for MURDERERS AMONG US: THE SIMON WIESENTHAL STORY (1990)
Quotes- "The more you pull away from the public, the less power you have on screen."
- Asked why he wants to become an actor: "To be seen and heard."
Awards- Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival: Lifetime Achievement Award (2003)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actor, SEXY BEAST (2002)
- Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting, for SEXY BEAST (2002)
- Florida Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Supporting Actor, SEXY BEAST (2002)
- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Drama, SEXY BEAST (2002)
- Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries, ANNE FRANK (2002)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries, ANNE FRANK: THE WHOLE STORY (2002)
- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Supporting Actor, SEXY BEAST (2001)
- British Independent Film Awards: Best Actor, SEXY BEAST (2001)
- San Diego Film Critics Society Awards: Best Supporting Actor, SEXY BEAST (2001)
- Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actor, SEXY BEAST (2001)
- Toronto Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Performance - Male, SEXY BEAST (2001)
- European Film Awards: Best Actor, SEXY BEAST (2001)
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: Special Prize for Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema (2001)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Best Actor, SCHINDLER'S LIST (1995)
- Fantasporto: Special Career Award (1995)
- Giffoni Film Festival: François Truffaut Award (1995)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Best Actor, GANDHI (1984)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: Actor of the Year, GANDHI (1984)
- Academy Awards: Best Actor, GANDHI (1983)
- British Academy Award: Best Actor Leading, GANDHI (1983)
- British Academy Award: Best Newcomer, GANDHI (1983)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role-Drama, GANDHI (1983)
- Golden Globe Awards: New Star of the Year- Male, GANDHI (1983)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, GANDHI (1982)
- National Board of Review: Best Actor, GANDHI (1982)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor, GANDHI (1982)
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