Portrait of Ben Kingsley.
From Holocaust survivor to criminal brute, challenging roles have defined this Oscar-winner's acting career. Next up: a turn as a Roman shaman in The Last Legion. Sir Ben Kingsley will now take your questions
Which of your roles has been the closest to the real you? —Mark Koop, THREE HILLS, ALTA.
I would say recently Elegy, with Penélope Cruz, and also Turtle Diary. But my mom would say "Oh, House of Sand and Fog, that's my boy." Those roles are like walking a tightrope. I could lose my balance and topple...