Ben Kingsley is Joseph Schildkraut or Joseph Schildkraut is Ben Kingsley

Schildkraut's resemblance to Otto Frank is uncanny. He even shaved a bald spot on his head, to fit the part, that alone was deserving of the best supporting oscar (though the role was anything but, supporting). As for Kingsley, he transformed into Gandhi brilliantly. Is that what you mean by the comparisons of these two Gentlemen?

I think the OP is 'suggesting' that Kingsley actually studied the Schildkraut/Otto Frank performance to create his character for "Schindler's List". Sorry but I don't agree. I grew up in NYC as well as Miami Beach, had primarily Jewish friends and neighbors, and my Mom married a Jewish man -- so, I can tell you from my own experience that Kingsley's Jewish man is a very excellent yet 'typical' type of older Jewish man. While I can't give proof, of course, that he never saw Schildkrat performance, I strongly doubt that he
'copied' it for his role
in "SL" . . . He's just
far too talented an actor
to do that, as he is continually able to
transform himself for
every role he plays. It
is interesting that there
are similarities in the
characterization of
either person by these
two capable actors. But,
I believe it is simply a coincidence, nothing more.
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