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