Christian Bale (1974 -)

    Christian Charles Philip Bale (born 30 January 1974) is an English actor. He has starred in blockbuster films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses. The 10th Anniversary issue of "Entertainment Weekly" crowned Christian Bale as one of the "Top 8 Most Powerful Cult Figures" of the past decade, citing his incredible and legendary cult status on the Internet. EW also calls Bale one of the "Most Creative People in Entertainment" after his brilliant turn as the psychopathic yuppie serial killer in American Psycho (2000). And "Premiere" lauded him as one of the "Hottest Leading Men Under 30".
   Christian Bale has garnered a huge international audience ever since he wowed critics with his devastating performance in Steven Spielberg's WWII epic Empire of the Sun (1987).   Bale made his professional debut opposite British comedian Rowan Atkinson on the London West End stage. He auditioned with 4000 other kids for the coveted role of James Graham in Spielberg's Empire of the Sun (1987). Bale received a special citation for Best Performance by a Juvenile Actor from the National Board of Review - an award specially created for his performance in "Empire". In the following decade, Welsh-born Bale has appeared in Shakespeare, dramas and comedies demonstrating a versatility, depth and range that has made him one of the best reviewed actors today and one of the most popular actors on the Internet. Bale is the youngest in a family of 3 older sisters (Erin, Sharon, and Louise Bale).

Filmography
Out of the Furnace (2013) aka "The Low Dweller" stars as Russell Baze
Knight of Cups (2013) stars as Rick
The Flowers of War (2012) aka The 13 Women of Nanjing stars as John Haufman
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) stars as Bruce Wayne / Batman

Killing Pablo (2011) stars as Major Steve Jacoby
The Fighter (2010) stars as Dick Eklund
Terminator Salvation (2009) stars as John Connor
Public Enemies (2009) stars as Melvin Purvis
The Dark Knight (2008) stars as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Rescue Dawn (2007) stars as Dieter Dengler
3:10 to Yuma (2007) stars as Dan Evans

I'm Not There (2007) stars as Bob Dylan
The Prestige (2006) stars as Alfred Borden
Harsh Times (2006) stars as Jim Luther Davis
The New World (2005) stars as John Rolfe
Batman Begins (2005) stars as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Hauru no ugoku shiro (2004) stars as Howl
The Machinist (2004) stars as Trevor Reznik
Equilibrium (2002) stars as John Preston
Reign of Fire (2002) stars as Quinn Abercromby
Laurel Canyon (2002) stars as Sam
Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) stars as Mandras
Shaft (2000) stars as Walter Wade, Jr.
American Psycho (2000) stars as Patrick Bateman
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) stars as emetrius
Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999) stars as Jesus of Nazareth
All the Little Animals (1998) stars as Bobby Platt
Velvet Goldmine (1998) stars as Arthur Stuart
Pocahontas (1997) stars as Thomas
Metroland (1997) stars as Chris
The Portrait of a Lady (1996) stars as Edward Rosier

The Secret Agent (1996) stars as Stevie
Pocahontas (1995) stars as Thomas
Little Women (1994) stars as Laurie
Prince of Jutland (1994) stars as Amled
Swing Kids (1993) stars as Thomas Berger
Newsies (1992) stars as Jack Kelly/Francis Sullivan
A Murder of Quality (1991) stars as Tim Perkins
Treasure Island (1990) stars as Jim Hawkins
Henry V (1989) stars as Falstaff's Boy
Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987) stars as Jum-Jum
Heart of the Country (1987) stars as Ben Harris
Empire of the Sun (1987) stars as Jim
Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986) stars as Alexei

Awards and Nominations 
Academy Awards, USA:
2011 - Oscar - category Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for The Fighter (2010)
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA:
2013 - Saturn Award - category Best Actor for The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
2011 - Saturn Award - category Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter (2010)
2009 - Saturn Award - category Best Actor for The Dark Knight (2008)
2006 - Saturn Award - category Best Actor for Batman Begins (2005)
2005 - Saturn Award - category Best Actor for Maquinista, El (2004)
BAFTA Awards:
2011 - BAFTA Film Award - category Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter (2010)
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards:
2013 - BFCA Award - category Best Actor in an Action Movie for The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
2011 - BFCA Award - category Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter (2010)
Empire Awards, UK:2009 - Empire Award - category Best Actor for The Dark Knight (2008)
2007 - Empire Award - category Best Actor for The Prestige (2006)
2006 - Empire Award - category Best Actor for Batman Begins (2005)
2001 - Empire Award - category Best British Actor for American Psycho (2000)
European Film Awards:
2005 - European Film Audience Award - category Best Actor for Maquinista, El (2004)
Golden Globes, USA:
2011 - Golden Globe - category Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for The Fighter (2010)
IFTA Awards:
2005 - IFTA Audience Award - category Best International Actor for Batman Begins (2005)
London Critics Circle Film Awards:
2011 - ALFS Award - category British Actor of the Year for The Fighter (2010)
2008 - ALFS Award - category British Actor of the Year for 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
2007 - ALFS Award - category British Actor of the Year for The Prestige (2006)
2006 - ALFS Award - category British Actor of the Year for The Machinist (2004)
2001 - ALFS Award - category British Actor of the Year for American Psycho (2000)
Young Artist Awards:
1994 - Young Artist Award - category Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture for Swing Kids (1993)
1993 - Young Artist Award - category Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture for Newsies (1992)
1989 - Young Artist Award - category Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for Empire of the Sun (1987)

Trivia
The Guardian - Film Blog
Empire
The New York Times

External links
PERFECTPEOPLE.net
Christian Bale
Facebook
Christian Bale Fansite

Presentation / Film

James Hugh Calum Laurie (1959 - )

James Hugh Calum Laurie, (born 11 June 1959), known as Hugh Laurie is an English actor, comedian, writer, musician and director.

Hugh was born in Oxford, England on June 11, 1959. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge. Son of an Olympic gold medalist in the sport, he rowed for the England youth team (1977) and for Cambridge (1980). He met Emma Thompson at Cambridge in 1978 when both joined "Footlights" and was introduced to Stephen Fry by Emma in 1980. Hugh is married and lives in Los Angeles. His wife and three children, who previously lived in London, are moving to Los Angeles to live with him.

Besides acting and comedy, he has written the best-selling thriller The Gun Seller. A second novel, titled The Paper Soldier, is forthcoming. He first became known as one half of the Fry and Laurie double act, along with his friend and comedy partner Stephen Fry, whom he joined in the cast of Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster from 1987 to 1999.

From 2004 to 2012, he played Dr. Gregory House, the protagonist of House. He has been listed in the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records as the highest paid actor ever in a television drama, earning £250,000 ($409,000) per episode in House, and for being the most watched leading man on television.

Filmography

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All of the following are nominations or wins for Laurie's role on House:

Emmy Awards

2005 – Nominated – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

2007 – Nominated – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

2008 – Nominated – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

2009 – Nominated – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

2010 – Nominated – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

2011 – Nominated – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Golden Globe Awards

2005 – Winner – Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

2006 – Winner – Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

2007 – Nominated – Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

2008 – Nominated – Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

2009 – Nominated – Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

2010 – Nominated – Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Satellite Awards

2005 – Winner – Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama

2006 – Winner – Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama

2007 – Nominated – Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama

Screen Actors Guild Awards

2006 – Nominated – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

2007 – Winner – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

2008 – Nominated – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

2009 – Winner – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

2010 – Nominated – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

2011 – Nominated – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Television Critics Association

2005 – Winner – Individual Achievement in Drama

2006 – Winner – Individual Achievement in Drama

2007 – Nominated – Individual Achievement in Drama

Teen Choice Award

2006 – Nominated – TV Actor: Drama

2007 – Winner – TV Actor: Drama

People's Choice Awards

2008 – Winner – Favorite Male TV Star

2009 – Winner – Favorite Male TV Star

2010 – Winner – Favorite TV Drama Actor

2011 – Winner – Favorite TV Drama Actor

2011 – Winner – Favorite TV Doctor

Other Awards

2011 – Winner – GQ Music Man of the Year