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 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

Christian Bale Is A Punk Rock Frankenstein In First Look At Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride’

Christian Bale continues to show off his newly-shaved head while strolling through New York with wife Sibi Blažić after joining Frankenstein film

Billie Eilish reveals she once broke up with a boyfriend after dreaming about Christian Bale: 'I woke up and came to my senses'

Christian Bale Debuts Newly Shaved Head as He Prepares to Play Frankenstein in New Movie

Christian Bale goes bald! Oscar-winning actor undergoes dramatic transformation to play Frankenstein in new Maggie Gyllenhaal film

Christian Bale to Shave Head to Play Frankenstein in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Warner Bros. Film

Christian Bale unveils plans to build 12 foster homes in California

Christian Bale Goes Shirtless During 50th In Cabo, Shows Off Muscles

Christian Bale as Batman Through the Years: Photos of the Actor as the Caped Crusader

Annette Bening Boards Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein Movie At Warner Bros Opposite Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz & Peter Sarsgaard

Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper Teaming on Spy Thriller ‘Best of Enemies’

Christian Bale and wife Sibi embrace their daughter Luka, 18, during an emotional drop-off at LAX

Christian Bale, Gemma Chan, Mark Hamill and Florence Pugh Lead ‘The Boy and the Heron’ English Language Voice Cast

Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Announces English Voice Cast: Christian Bale, Florence Pugh and Robert Pattinson to Star

‘Boy And The Heron’: Christian Bale, Florence Pugh, Robert Pattinson & Mark Hamill Join Voice Cast Of Hayao Miyazaki’s Next Film

Christian Bale enjoys rare outing with son Joseph, 9, as the daring duo show off their scooter skills in the Big Apple

2 Actors Competed With Christian Bale to Play Batman in the 'Dark Knight' Trilogy, & They Just Starred in a New Movie Together!

Christian Bale Brings His Tiny Puppy On A Scooter Ride in LA