Actor Christian Bale was born on January 30, 1974 in Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire, Wales. He made his film debut in the made-for-television movie Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna in 1986.
The following year, Bale landed a major role in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun at the age of 13.
Bale appeared in a variety of films over the next decade. His performance as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho earned him critical acclaim.
Most recently, Bale took on the role of Batman in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Bale has established himself as one of the premiere actors in the business.
Did you know…
- He doesn't eat red meat
- He has a scar underneath his right eye
- He lost 63 pounds while making The Machinist
- He married Sibi Blazic in 2000
- He is an excellent horseman
- He dislikes shopping
