Christian Bale

British actor in 'American Psycho'

Christian Bale - British actor in 'American Psycho'
Born

January 30th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1974, this British actor gained prominence with a compelling performance in the psychological thriller 'American Psycho'. Other significant roles include leading performances in 'The Dark Knight' trilogy as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and 'The Fighter', which earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. A transformative actor, underwent physical changes for various roles, showcasing versatility and dedication. Received critical acclaim for portraying characters in films such as 'The Machinist' and 'Vice'.

Played Patrick Bateman in 'American Psycho'

Portrayed Bruce Wayne in 'The Dark Knight' trilogy

Won an Academy Award for 'The Fighter'

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