Christian Bale |
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Christian Charles Philip Bale was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK on January 30, 1974, to English parents Jennifer "Jenny" (James) and David Bale. His mother was a circus performer and his father, who was born in South Africa, was a commercial pilot. The family lived in different countries throughout Bale's childhood, including England, Portugal,...
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From American Psycho to Batman Begins to Vice, Christian Bale is a bonafide A-list star. But he missed out on plenty of huge roles along the way. So what were they?
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Actor (54 credits)
Actor (54 credits)
1987
Heart of the Country
(TV Mini-Series)
Ben Harris
Ben Harris
- 'Till I'm on My Feet
(1987)
... Ben Harris
- You Have to Have Someone
(1987)
... Ben Harris
- What You Need Is a Helping Hand
(1987)
... Ben Harris
- Why Wasn't I Told?
(1987)
... Ben Harris
1986
Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna
(TV Mini-Series)
Alexei
Alexei
- Part II
(1986)
... Alexei
- Part I
(1986)
... Alexei
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Editorial department (1 credit)
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Thanks (10 credits)
Thanks (10 credits)
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Self (128 credits)
Self (128 credits)
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Archive footage (33 credits)
Archive footage (33 credits)
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Presented the Discover Magazine Award for the Environment on May 31, 1997 at Epcot Center in Florida. Bale was chosen because of his environmental concerns and because he widely considered to be the "biggest star on the Internet" (EW, USA Today) See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 21 Interviews | 34 Articles | 5 Pictorials | 23 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 11¾" (1.82 m)
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[on his infamous onset rant on Terminator Salvation (2009)] I don't feel like I have to explain, "Well, I'm not really like this. I'm a wonderful guy and I have a lovely smile and how can you not like me?". See more »Trivia:
He was considered for the role of Napoleon Solo in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) that went to Henry Cavill. See more »Trademark:
Often gains or loses weight for particular roles such as gaining muscle for the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Trilogy (Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012)), losing weight for The Machinist (2004) and The Fighter (2010), as well as gaining fat for American Hustle (2013) and Vice (2018) See more »Star Sign:
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