Oscars 2011: as expected

Christian Bale

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Height: 1.83 m

Awards: 12 wins & 24 nominations »

Biography: 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 ... More »

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Filmography

    Untitled Batman Project (2012)

    Movie

    The Fighter (2010)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Dickie Eklund

    A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.

    Public Enemies (2009)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis

    An adaptation of Brian Burrough's book "Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-43," the film centers on the government's attempt to stop John Dillinger and his gang. Depp is playing Dillinger to Bale's famed FBI agent Melvin Purvis. Wenham is playing Pete Pierpont, a member of Dillinger's crew who has a violent hostility to all authority. British actor Graham will portray Baby Face Nelson.

    Terminator Salvation (2009)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as John Connor

    In the highly anticipated new installment of "The Terminator" film franchise, set in post-apocalyptic 2018, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet's operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.

    The Dark Knight (2008)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman

    Batman and Gordon find alliance with a newly appointed DA Harvey Dent to stop a vicious killer with a warped sense of humor known only as The Joker, a threat to both the good, and the evil of Gotham City.

    I'm Not There. (2007)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Jack / Pastor John

    "I'm Not There," the highly anticipated biographical film about legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan, follows six distinct characters, depicting different stages of Dylan's life, embodying a different aspect of his life story and music. It's the first biographical feature project to secure the approval of the music legend.

    3:10 to Yuma (2007)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Dan Evans

    A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher.

    The Prestige (2006)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Alfred Borden

    Based on Christopher Priest\'s 1996 novel, Bale and Jackman play rival magicians in turn-of-the-century London who battle each other for trade secrets. The rivalry is so intense that it turns them into murderers.

    Rescue Dawn (2006)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Dieter Dengler

    This film tells the real-life story of U.S. fighter pilot Dieter Dengler, a German-American shot down and captured in Laos during the Vietnam War. Dengler, to be played by Bale, organized a death-defying escape for a small band of POWs, including Duane Martin (Zahn).

    The New World (2005)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as John Rolfe

    Inspired by the legend of John Smith (Colin Farrell) and Pocahontas, acclaimed filmmaker Terrence Malick transforms this classic story into a sweeping exploration of love, loss and discovery, both a celebration and an elegy of the America that was...and the America that was yet to come. Against a historically accurate Virginia backdrop, Malick has set a dramatized tale of two strong-willed characters-a passionate and noble young native woman and an ambitious soldier of fortune-torn between the undeniable requirements of their civic duty and the inescapable demands of the human heart.

    Harsh Times (2005)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Jim Luther Davis

    A tough-minded drama about two friends in South Central Los Angeles and the violence that comes between them.

    Batman Begins (2005)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Batman / Bruce Wayne

    Batman Begins (2005)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman

    In the wake of his parents' murder, industrial heir Bruce Wayne travels the world, learning to fight injustice and how to strike fear in those who prey on the weak. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter ego Batman, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect, and a sweet ride to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.

    Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Howl

    When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking home.

    The Machinist (2004)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Trevor Reznik

    Equilibrium (2002)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as John Preston

    Reign of Fire (2002)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Quinn Abercromby

    Laurel Canyon (2002)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Sam

    Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Mandras

    Shaft (2000)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Walter Wade, Jr.

    American Psycho (2000)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman

    Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Jesus of Nazareth

    A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Demetrius

    All the Little Animals (1998)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Bobby Platt

    Velvet Goldmine (1998)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Arthur Stuart

    Metroland (1997)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Chris

    The Secret Agent (1996)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Stevie

    The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Edward Rosier

    Pocahontas (1995)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Thomas

    Little Women (1994)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Laurie

    Royal Deceit (1994)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Amled

    Swing Kids (1993)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Thomas Berger

    Newsies (1992)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Jack 'Cowboy' Kelly

    A Murder of Quality (1991)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Tim Perkins

    Treasure Island (1990)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Jim Hawkins

    Henry V (1989)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Robin the Luggage-Boy

    Empire of the Sun (1987)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Jim 'Jamie' Graham

    Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Jum-Jum / Benke

    Heart of the Country (1987)

    TV Show
    Christian Bale as Ben Harris

    Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986)

    Movie
    Christian Bale as Alexei