Christian Bale is a British actor known for his versatile performances in a wide range of films. He was born on January 30, 1974, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Bale gained fame for his role in American Psycho and is well-known for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan. Throughout his career, Bale has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Fighter. He is recognized for his intense method acting, often undergoing significant physical transformations for his roles, such as losing weight for The Machinist and gaining muscle for Batman Begins.