Christian Bale

Cast

Born

January 30, 1974 · Haverfordwest, Wales, UK

Birth name

Christian Charles Philip Bale

"An actor should never be larger than the film he's in." Christian Bale is a British actor who has starred in films of various genres and is recognized for his versatility and physical transformations for his roles. He is one of the most important representatives of the method acting of his generation. Bale began his career in theater, but at the age of 13 he made his film debut in a Spielberg film, Empire of the Sun (1987), and during the following years he appeared in different films. It was in American Psycho (2000) when he began to transform himself physically, undergoing strict diets and exercise routines, and then losing weight in a shocking way for The Machinist (2004). Bale won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for "Best Supporting Actor" due to his performance in The Fighter (2010), receiving both critical and public acclaim. He also stood out in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, delivering a darker and more realistic interpretation of Bruce Wayne than in previous films, and ended up becoming one of his most memorable roles.