Christian Bale

Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor. Known for his versatility and physical transformations for his roles, he has been a leading man in films of several genres. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Forbes magazine ranked him as one of the highest-paid actors in 2014. Born in Wales to English parents, Bale had his breakthrough role at age 13 in Steven Spielberg's 1987 war film Empire of the Sun. After more than a decade of performing in leading and supporting roles in films, he gained wider recognition for his portrayals of serial killer Patrick Bateman in the black comedy American Psycho and the titular role in the psychological thriller The Machinist. In 2005, he played superhero Batman in Batman Begins and again in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, garnering acclaim for his performance in the trilogy, which is one of the highest-grossing film franchises.

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Christian Bale cuts a dapper figure as he links arms with glamorous wife Sibi Blažić at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Sardinia

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Christian Bale and 10-year-old son Joseph celebrate Mother's Day with Sibi Blazic during a day out in New York City

Jessie Buckley is seen flying up a building as Christian Bale gets his Frankenstein make-up touched up during daring stunt scenes on set of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride

Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley share a VERY passionate kiss while filming Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride

Christian Bale is joined by his son Joseph, 10, on set as they film Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride in New York together

Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley cut grungy figures in quirky monster costumes as they step out on set of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride

Christian Bale rocks a grimy and grungy look while playing Dr. Frankenstein's Monster in director Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride

Christian Bale Is Frankenstein in First Look at Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride'

Christian Bale debuts shock Frankenstein transformation with gory stitches and prosthetics in haunting first look stills from The Bride with Jessie Buckley