Christian Bale Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Christian Bale Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Quick Infoā
Hometown: Haverfordwest, Wales
Age: 50 Years
Wife: Sibi BlažiÄ
Bio/Wiki | |
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Full Name | Christian Charles Philip Bale |
Nickname | Chris |
Profession | Actor |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
Eye Colour | Hazel Brown |
Hair Colour | Light Golden Brown |
Career | |
Debut | Film: Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987) as 'Jum-Jum/Benke' ![]() TV: Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986) as 'Alexei' (NBC) ![]() |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | 1987: Best Performance by a Juvenile Actor award for the film 'Empire of the Sun' at the 59th National Board of Review Awards 1989: Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture ā Drama award for 'Empire of the Sun' at the 10th Youth in Film Awards (now Young Artist Awards) 2004: Best Actor for the film 'The Machinist' at the Sitges Film Festival 2006: Best Hero award for the film 'Batman Begins' at the MTV Movie Awards ![]() 2006: Best Actor for 'Batman Begins' at the 32nd Saturn Awards 2008: Robert Altman Award for the film 'I'm Not There' at the 23rd Independent Spirit Awards 2008: Best Superhero award for 'The Dark Knight' at the Scream Awards 2008: Best Foreign Actor award for 'The Dark Knight' at the Russian National Movie Awards 2008: Favourite On Screen Match-Up (shared by Heath Ledger), Favourite Superhero, and Favourite Cast award 2009: Favourite Superhero, Favourite On-Screen Match-Up (), and Favourite Caste awards for 'The Dark Knight' at the 35th People's Choice Awards ![]() 2009: Best Actor award for the film 'The Dark Knight' at the 14th Empire Awards 2010: Best Supporting Actor award for the film 'The Fighter' at the 82nd National Board of Review Awards 2010: Best Supporting Actor ā Motion Picture for 'The Fighter' at the 15th Satellite Awards 2011: Best Supporting Actor ā Motion Picture award for 'The Fighter' at the 68th Golden Globe Awards ![]() 2011: Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for 'The Fighter' at the 83rd Academy Awards ![]() 2011: Best Supporting Actor and Best Acting Ensemble awards for 'The Fighter' at the 16th Critics' Choice Awards ![]() 2011: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role award for 'The Fighter' at the 17th Screen Actors Guild Awards ![]() 2014: Best Acting Ensemble award for 'American Hustle' at the 19th Critics' Choice Awards 2014: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award for the film 'American Hustle' at the 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2014: Ensemble Cast Award for 'American Hustle' at the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2014: Ranked 8th on Forbes' Top 10 Highest Earning Actors list with an earning of $35 million 2015: Best Supporting Actor ā Motion Picture award for the film 'The Big Short' at the 19th Satellite Awards 2016: Ensemble Cast Award for 'The Big Short' at the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2018: Best Actor award for the film 'Vice' at the 24th DallasāFort Worth Film Critics Association Awards 2018: Best Ensemble award for 'Vice' at the Detroit Film Critics Society Awards 2018: Best Actor award for 'Vice' at the 12th Houston Film Critics Society Awards 2019: Best Actor in a Motion Picture ā Musical or Comedy award for 'Vice' at the 76th Golden Globe Awards 2019: Best Actor and Best Actor in a Comedy awards for 'Vice' at the 24th Critics' Choice Awards 2020: Best Actor in a Motion Picture ā Drama award for the film 'Ford v Ferrari' at the 24th Satellite Awards |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 30 January 1974 (Wednesday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 50 Years |
Birthplace | Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Signature | ![]() |
Nationality | British |
Hometown | Haverfordwest |
School | Bournemouth School, England |
Educational Qualification | He left school at 16. |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | British-German |
Hobbies | Swimming, Snowboarding, Horse Riding, Playing Video Games |
Controversies | Arrest Over Assault: On 22 July 2008, Bale was arrested in London after his mother and sister Sharon claimed he assaulted them at The Dorchester hotel, Park Lane, during an argument. check sources The Hollywood Reporter Statement on Moses: In 2014, Bale sparked controversy with his remarks about Moses, the biblical figure that he portrayed in the film 'Exodus: Gods and Kings.' During a press conference, he described Moses as "likely schizophrenic" and "one of the most barbaric individuals that I ever read about in my life." check sources The Guardian Inspired by Satan: Bale caused a stir when he thanked Satan during his acceptance speech at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. He said that he was inspired by Satan for his role in the film 'Vice.' His statement met with mixed reactions, including support from the Church of Satan, though it was taken as a humorous remark rather than a serious belief. check sources CBS News ![]() Terminator Salvation On-Set Rant: Bale had a heated argument with cinematographer Shane Hurlbut on the set of the film 'Terminator Salvation' in July 2008. A recording of Bale's angry outburst surfaced in February 2009, which caused a stir before the film's release. He said, Am I going to walk around and rip your f***ing lights down, in the middle of a scene? Then why the f*** are you walking right through? What the f*** is it with you? What donāt you f***ing understand? Iām going to f***ing kick your f***ing ass if you donāt shut up for a second." Bale, however, later apologised publically. He admitted his behaviour was wrong and regretted the negative impact on the film's production. check sources The Standard |
Social Media | |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | ⢠Drew Barrymore (actor, film producer) (1987) ![]() ⢠Samantha Mathis (actor) (1994) ![]() ⢠Anna Friel (actor) (1998-1999) ![]() ⢠Sibi BlažiÄ (stunt performer) (1999) ![]() |
Marriage Date | 29 January 2000 |
Marriage Place | Las Vegas, US |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Sibi BlažiÄ (stunt performer) ![]() |
Children | Son- Joseph Bale (born in 2014) Daughter- Emmeline Bale (born in 2005) ![]() |
Parents | Father- David Bale (entrepreneur, activist) Mother- Jenny James (circus performer) ![]() Step-mother- Gloria Steinem (journalist, social activist) ![]() |
Siblings | Brother- None Sister(s)- 2 ⢠Louise Bale (actor) ⢠Sharon Bale (computer professional) ![]() Half-Sister- 1 ⢠Erin Bale (musician) (from father's first marriage) ![]() |
Favourites | |
Car | 999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG |
Novalist | Martin Amis |
Film | Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) |
Colour | Black |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | Toyota Tacoma (second hand) ![]() |
Money Factor | |
Assets/Properties | ⢠A house in Pacific Palisades, LA (worth $2.5 million) (bought in 2001) ![]() ⢠A house in Brentwood, England (worth $13.5 million) (bought in 2009) |
Net Worth | $120 million (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Christian Bale
Christian Bale grew up in Bournemouth, England.
When he was two, his family moved from Wales. They lived in Portugal and Oxfordshire, South East England, before settling in Bournemouth.
At the age of 8, he made his acting debut with a commercial for the fabric softener Lenor. He did not receive any formal training in acting.
He studied ballet when he was a teenager.
Christian Bale at the age of 13
Bale actively participated in many school plays. In 1984, he played a role opposite actor Rowan Atkinson in the play āThe Nerdā in Londonās West End.
Christian Bale with Rowan Atkinson
He was 13 when he competed against 4,000 other teenage boys and auditioned for the film āEmpire of the Sunā (1987). He was selected for the role of āJim Grahamā and his performance in the film was critically acclaimed.
!In 1987, the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures gave him the first ever āBest Performance by a Juvenile Actorā award for his performance in the film āEmpire of the Sun.ā
He has also appeared in television films like TNTās āTreasure Islandā (1990), ITV and A&Eās āA Murder of Qualityā (1991), and NBCās āMary, Mother of Jesusā (1999).
Christian Bale as āJesusā in the television film āMary, Mother of Jesusā (1999)
When his parents divorced in 1991, he moved to Los Angeles, California, with his father and sister Lousie.
Bale lived in 15 towns with his family by the time he turned 15 due to some circumstances. These frequent relocations somehow influenced his decision to pursue acting; his interest in acting sparked when his sister Lousie was cast in a Londonās West End musical.
Bale was not so interested in acting initially, but he decided to pursue it after being encouraged by people around him and feeling there was no harm in trying it.
He had his first kiss with a young Polish trapeze artist called Barta.
In 2000, Bale appeared as āPatrick Batemanā in a satirical horror film titled āAmerican Psycho.ā He received widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics for his performance.
Christian Bale as āPatrick Batemanā in a still from the film āAmerican Psychoā (2000)
During the filming of āAmerican Psycho,ā some crew members quit as the film blended dark humour with provocative themes. Bale, who took over the role after Leonardo DiCaprio stepped back, played an intense role which sparked discussion due to its explicit content.
In the film āAmerican Psycho,ā Baleās smiling expressions, famously known as āthe sigma face,ā became iconic and have been frequently used in memes. Another scene where he walks with headphones on also became widely popular.
!Christian Bale is widely admired for his commitment to roles, where he transforms physically and fully immerses himself in characters. His transformations have impressed critics like The Washington Postās Ann Hornaday.
A collage representing Christian Baleās significant physical transformations for different projects
In 2004, he played the role of āTrevor Reznikā in the film āThe Machinist.ā To prepare for the role, he dropped 63 pounds by eating just an apple, a can of tuna, and drinking black coffee daily. Initially, he tried to lose weight by just smoking and drinking whiskey.
Christian Bale as āTrevor Reznikā in the film āThe Machinistā (2004)
His performance as āBruce Wayne/ Batmanā in the film āBatman Beginsā was appreciated by many. Bale is the first non-American to play the role of Batman.
!Bale began planning to build foster homes and a community centre in California after his daughter Emmeline was born in 2005. He was motivated to take action after he learnt about the large number of foster children in the state.
7 February 2024: Christian Bale and Sibi BlažiÄ at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Together California foster care centre in Palmdale, California
His most commercial recognition has been for his performances in the Batman series āThe Dark Knightā (2008), and āThe Dark Knight Risesā (2012).
Christian Bale as āBatmanā in the film āThe Dark Knight Risesā (2012)
In July 2008, Bale had a heated exchange with cinematographer Shane Hurlbut on the set of the film āTerminator Salvation.ā A recording of Baleās angry outburst surfaced in February 2009. Shortly after, Lucian Piane, a composer and music producer, created a dance track titled āBale Out: RevoLucianās Christian Bale Remix!ā based on Baleās recording, which he released on YouTube and Myspace.
He gained widespread praise for his appearance as āDicky Eklundā in the film āThe Fighterā (2010), which earned him many awards.
!Bale has also gained recognition and praise for his performances in other films like āThe Big Shortā (2015), āViceā (2018), āFord v Ferrariā (2019), āThor: Love and Thunderā (2022).
Christian Bale as āGorr the God Butcherā in the film āThor: Love and Thunderā (2022)
Bale is highly praised for his ability to play a wide range of roles. In 2017, Martha Ross of The Mercury News named him as one of his generationās most versatile actors.
He not only acted in the 2022 films āAmsterdamā and āThe Pale Blue Eyeā but also produced them.
Christian Bale as Burt Berendsen in a still from the film āAmsterdamā (2022)
In 2023, he lent his voice to the character āShoichi Makiā in the English version of the Japanese animated film āThe Boy and the Heron.ā
An image of the character āShoichi Makiā voiced by Christian Bale in the English version of the Japanese animated film āThe Boy and the Heronā (2023)
Bale consumes alcohol occasionally.
Christian Bale stopped at the liquor store while on his way to home from a movie premiere
He often smokes cigarettes.
Bale draws inspiration from actors like Rowan Atkinson and Gary Oldman, whose work has shaped his approach to acting.
He is skilled at adopting various accents for his roles.
Bale is seen as highly attractive and considered one of the most appealing actors in the industry.
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