Christian Bale British Actor Born 1974 in Haverfordwest
Christian Bale · actor and film actor · British
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Biography
British actor Christian Bale was born on 30 January 1974 in Haverfordwest. That makes him 52 years old. He is recognised as Gorr the God Butcher, Gorr in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
Records list Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 51 films appear in his credits from 1986 to 2026. He played Dick Cheney in Vice (2018), Michael Burry in The Big Short (2015) and Moses in Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). The newest title on record is The Bride!, from 2026.
His awards record shows 3 wins and 5 nominations. The list of wins starts with Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award in 2004 for The Machinist. His latest listed award is Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in a Comedy in 2016 for The Big Short.
Filmography
51 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Bride! | Frankenstein's monster | Film |
| 2022 | Amsterdam | Film | |
| 2022 | The Pale Blue Eye | Film | |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder | Gorr the God Butcher, Gorr | Film |
| 2019 | Ford v Ferrari | Ken Miles | Film |
| 2018 | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle | Bagheera | Film |
| 2018 | Vice | Dick Cheney | Film |
| 2017 | Hostiles | Capt. Joseph J. Blocker | Film |
| 2017 | Song to Song | Film | |
| 2016 | The Promise | Christopher Myers | Film |
| 2015 | Knight of Cups | Film | |
| 2015 | The Big Short | Michael Burry | Film |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings | Moses | Film |
| 2013 | American Hustle | Mel Weinberg, Irving Rosenfeld | Film |
| 2013 | Out of the Furnace | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Bruce Wayne | Film |
| 2011 | The Flowers of War | John Miller | Film |
| 2010 | The Fighter | Dicky Eklund, Dick "Dicky" Eklund | Film |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | Melvin Purvis, FBI Special Agent Melvin Purvis | Film |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation | John Connor | Film |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | Bruce Wayne | Film |
| 2007 | 3:10 to Yuma | Film | |
| 2007 | I'm Not There | Bob Dylan, Jack / Pastor John | Film |
| 2006 | Harsh Times | Film | |
| 2006 | Rescue Dawn | Dieter Dengler | Film |
| 2006 | The New World | John Rolfe | Film |
| 2006 | The Prestige | Alfred The Professor Borden / Bernard Fallon / Freddy Borden | Film |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | Bruce Wayne | Film |
| 2004 | The Machinist | Film | |
| 2002 | Equilibrium | Film | |
| 2002 | Laurel Canyon | Film | |
| 2002 | Reign of Fire | Film | |
| 2001 | Captain Corelli's Mandolin | Film | |
| 2000 | American Psycho | Patrick Bateman | Film |
| 2000 | Shaft | Film | |
| 1999 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Film | |
| 1999 | Mary, Mother of Jesus | Jesus Christ | Film |
| 1998 | All the Little Animals | Film | |
| 1998 | Velvet Goldmine | Film | |
| 1997 | Metroland | Film | |
| 1996 | The Portrait of a Lady | Film | |
| 1996 | The Secret Agent | Film | |
| 1994 | Little Women | Laurie | Film |
| 1994 | Prince of Jutland | Amleth | Film |
| 1993 | Swing Kids | Film | |
| 1992 | Newsies | Jack Cowboy Kelly / Francis Sullivan | Film |
| 1990 | Treasure Island | Jim Hawkins | Film |
| 1989 | Henry V | Robin the luggage-boy, Robin | Film |
| 1987 | Empire of the Sun | Jim Graham | Film |
| 1987 | Mio in the Land of Faraway | Jum-Jum | Film |
| 1986 | Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna | Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in a Comedy | The Big Short | Won |
| 2011 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Fighter | Won |
| 2004 | Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award | The Machinist | Won |
| 2019 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Vice | Nominated |
| 2016 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Big Short | Nominated |
| 2014 | Academy Award for Best Actor | American Hustle | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Fighter | Nominated |
| 2005 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actor | The Machinist | Nominated |
Personal life
He has been married to Sandra Blažić since 2000. He has 2 children on record. Education on record includes Bournemouth School.
Christian Bale Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Christian Bale?
Christian Bale is 52 years old, born on 30 January 1974 in Haverfordwest.
What is Christian Bale known for?
Christian Bale is known for playing Gorr the God Butcher, Gorr in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
What is Christian Bale’s nationality?
Christian Bale is British, born in Haverfordwest.
How tall is Christian Bale?
Christian Bale is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
Who is Christian Bale married to?
Christian Bale is married to Sandra Blažić; they married in 2000.
Has Christian Bale won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in a Comedy (2016) for The Big Short.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q45772), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Harald Krichel · CC BY-SA 4.0
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