Christian Bale is an English actor known for his intense method acting and remarkable physical transformations for film roles. Born in Haverfordwest, Wales, Bale gained early attention for his performance in Empire of the Sun (1987). He later became internationally famous for portraying Bruce Wayne/Batman in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. Throughout his career, Bale has earned acclaim for his versatility in films like American Psycho (2000), The Machinist (2004), The Fighter (2010)—which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor—American Hustle (2013), Vice (2018), and Ford v Ferrari (2019).