Christian Bale
Born: January 30, 1974 - Haverfordwest, Wales
This charismatic, slightly moody actor was raised in multiple countries but held true to his favorite skill, acting. He did a number of TV ads (along with stage work) in the UK before landing his debut film role in Empire of the Sun, directed by Steven Spielberg.
His performace was so good, in fact, that a special award was created by the National Board of Review just for him. Long a cult hero, he has also appeared in the mainstream films Shaft and Equilibrium, as well as starring as Batman in Batman Begins.
Personal Quote: "I don't want to know about the lives of other actors and I don't want people to know too much about me. If we don't know about the private lives of other actors, that leaves us as clean slates when it comes to playing characters. That's the point, they can create these other characters and I can believe them. I think if you're a good enough actor, that's the way to longevity in the film business. Keep everybody guessing."
CHRISTIAN BALE MOVIE REVIEWS
Batman Begins (2005) - This latest iteration "starts" the series off with a bang ... (Read the Batman Begins review)
The Dark Knight (2008) - The Dark Knight is ultimately a great movie event ... (Read The Dark Knight review)
Equilibrium (2002) - Sort of a cross between Fahrenheit 451 and 1984 ... (Read the Equilibrium review)
The Prestige (2006) - Two feuding illusionists weave webs of lies and deceit ... (Read The Prestige review)
Christian Bale - Other Movie Roles
I'm Not There (2007)
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Rescue Dawn (2006)
The New World (2005)
The Machinist (2004)
Reign of Fire (2002)
Laurel Canyon (2002)
Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
Shaft (2000)
American Psycho (2000)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)
All the Little Animals (1998)
Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Metroland (1997)
The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
The Secret Agent (1996)
Pocahontas (1995)
Little Women (1994)
Prince of Jutland (1994)
Swing Kids (1993)
Newsies (1992)
Henry V (1989)
Empire of the Sun (1987)
