Sir Ben Kingsley has been feted for his long-running career at the 2009 European Film Festival in Seville, Spain.
The British actor, 65, was presented with the prestigious Giraldillo de Oro, a golden replica of the city's Seville tower, on Monday (09Nov09).
Paying tribute to Kingsley, Javier Martín, the director of the European Film Festival, said he was ecstatic to welcome "one of the best actors in the world".
The veteran star won the Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of Indian spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi in the 1982 biography Gandhi.
Kingsley continues to remain a busy actor with Noah's Ark: The New Beginning, in which he provides a voice, and Teen Patti are currently in post production.
He is also due to start work on Whispers Like Thunder. 2010 looks set to be another busy year with the release of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time and Shutter Island.
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