**Christian Bale (1974)** is a British actor, renowned for his versatility and intense dedication to his roles, which often feature significant physical transformations. He debuted as a child actor in Steven Spielberg's *Empire of the Sun* (1987).

His career is marked by portrayals of complex and often tormented characters, such as in *American Psycho* (2000) and *The Machinist* (2004), for which he underwent drastic weight loss. He achieved global fame as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Christopher Nolan's *The Dark Knight* trilogy.

Awarded an Oscar for *The Fighter* (2010), he has also been acclaimed for roles in *American Hustle*, *The Big Short*, and *Vice*, solidifying his reputation as a methodical and chameleonic actor.