Christian Bale Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
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 – 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 – Motion Picture for 'The Fighter' at the 15th Satellite Awards 2011: Best Supporting Actor – 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 – 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 Dallas–Fort 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 – 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 – 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. [1]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." [2]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. [3]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 don’t you f***ing understand? I’m going to f***ing kick your f***ing ass if you don’t 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. [4]The Standard
Social Media	Instagram
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Drew Barrymore (actor, film producer) (1987) • Samantha Mathis (actor) (1994) • Anna Friel (actor) (1998-1999) • Sibi Blažić (stunt performer) (1999)
Marriage Date	29 January 2000
Marriage Place	Las Vegas, US
Family
Wife/Spouse	Sibi Blažić (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 ‘The Nerd’ in London’s West End.
  

  Christian Bale with Rowan Atkinson

• He was 13 when he competed against 4,000 other teenage boys and auditioned for the film ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987). He was selected for the role of ‘Jim Graham’ and his performance in the film was critically acclaimed.
  

• In 1987, the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures gave him the first ever “Best Performance by a Juvenile Actor” award for his performance in the film ‘Empire of the Sun.’

• He has also appeared in television films like TNT’s ‘Treasure Island’ (1990), ITV and A&E’s ‘A Murder of Quality’ (1991), and NBC’s ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus’ (1999).
  

  Christian Bale as ‘Jesus’ in the television film ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus’ (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 London’s 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 ‘Patrick Bateman’ in a satirical horror film titled ‘American Psycho.’ He received widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics for his performance.
  

  Christian Bale as ‘Patrick Bateman’ in a still from the film ‘American Psycho’ (2000)

• During the filming of ‘American Psycho,’ 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 ‘American Psycho,’ Bale’s smiling expressions, famously known as ‘the sigma face,’ 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 Post’s Ann Hornaday.
  

  A collage representing Christian Bale’s significant physical transformations for different projects

• In 2004, he played the role of ‘Trevor Reznik’ in the film ‘The Machinist.’ 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 ‘Trevor Reznik’ in the film ‘The Machinist’ (2004)

• His performance as ‘Bruce Wayne/ Batman’ in the film ‘Batman Begins’ 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 Blažić 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 ‘The Dark Knight’ (2008), and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ (2012).
  

  Christian Bale as ‘Batman’ in the film ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ (2012)

• In July 2008, Bale had a heated exchange with cinematographer Shane Hurlbut on the set of the film ‘Terminator Salvation.’ A recording of Bale’s angry outburst surfaced in February 2009. Shortly after, Lucian Piane, a composer and music producer, created a dance track titled “Bale Out: RevoLucian’s Christian Bale Remix!” based on Bale’s recording, which he released on YouTube and Myspace.

• He gained widespread praise for his appearance as ‘Dicky Eklund’ in the film ‘The Fighter’ (2010), which earned him many awards.
  

• Bale has also gained recognition and praise for his performances in other films like ‘The Big Short’ (2015), ‘Vice’ (2018), ‘Ford v Ferrari’ (2019), ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (2022).
  

  Christian Bale as ‘Gorr the God Butcher’ in the film ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (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 generation’s most versatile actors.

• He not only acted in the 2022 films ‘Amsterdam’ and ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ but also produced them.
  

  Christian Bale as Burt Berendsen in a still from the film ‘Amsterdam’ (2022)

• In 2023, he lent his voice to the character ‘Shoichi Maki’ in the English version of the Japanese animated film ‘The Boy and the Heron.’
  

  An image of the character ‘Shoichi Maki’ voiced by Christian Bale in the English version of the Japanese animated film ‘The Boy and the Heron’ (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.