Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1974-01-30
- Born Place: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Also Known As:
克里斯汀·貝爾, คริสเตียน เบล, クリスチャン・ベール, 크리스찬 베일, كريستيان بيل, Christian Charles Philip Bale, 克里斯蒂安·贝尔, ქრისტიან ბეილი, کریستین بیل, كریسچن بەیڵ, כריסטיאן צ'ארלס פיליפ בייל
Christian Bale
Christian Bale is a Welsh actor renowned for his transformative performances and intense dedication to his roles. Born on January 30, 1974, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, he began his acting career at the age of 13 in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun (1987). His portrayal of a young boy interned in a Japanese prison camp garnered critical acclaim and marked the start of a distinguished career. Bale's versatility is evident in his diverse filmography. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho (2000), a performance that showcased his ability to delve into complex characters. His commitment to roles is exemplified by his drastic physical transformations, such as losing 62 pounds for The Machinist (2004) and gaining weight for American Hustle (2013) . In 2010, Bale won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dicky Eklund in The Fighter (2010). He received further Oscar nominations for his roles in American Hustle (2013), The Big Short (2015), and Vice (2018). Bale is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy (Batman Begins 2005, The Dark Knight 2008, The Dark Knight Rises 2012), a role that solidified his status as one of the most iconic actors to play the character . In 2022, Bale starred in The Pale Blue Eye, a gothic mystery film where he played a detective investigating a series of murders at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point .
