Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Christian Charles Philip Baleis an English actor. He has starred in both blockbuster films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses...
NationalityWelsh
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth30 January 1974
CityHaverfordwest, Wales
attitude dad father
I met my grandfather just before he died, and it was the first time that I had seen Dad with a relative of his. It was interesting to see my own father as a son and the body language and alteration in attitude that comes with that, and it sort of changed our relationship for the better.
nice nuclear actors
Nuclear apocalypse-who do you need? Actors are probably not top of the list. What can I do for you? I can pretend to be somebody who can grow you some nice crops.
differences actors levels
There's a level of confidence in the actor you're working with that really helps a lot. It makes all the difference.
stars character rocks
I always figure hey, look, I'm not a rock star, I'm an actor. I'm somebody who's meant to be other people and I'm not meant to be here representing myself. I'm happier when I'm presenting myself as other characters.
expectations firsts kind
After the modest success of my first film, I found it very daunting to have to live with that kind of burden of expectations.
growing-up dad character
I don't think I was particularly in need of superheroes. I never had any fascination with Superman or Spider-Man or a Batman kind of character. If it happened at all, it was imagined characters that I had invented. My dad was a role model for me. He was a fascinating man. There was intrigue and entertainment growing up with him. He gave me an edict that I still pursue: “Life should never be boring.
sleep obsession pleasure
The only thing that I'm obsessed with is sleeping, and actually, it is more than an obsession, it is a pleasure.
character differences people
My hope is that people will be repulsed by the character's complete lack of ethics and obsession with consumerism - that's what I was saying about the difference between the character's message and the film's message.
mean fighting injustice
I seek … the means to fight injustice. To turn fear against those who prey on the fearful.
careers stories able
Directors go their whole career without being able to tell personal stories and to work with a cast as talented as they are.
men desire center-of-attention
I find something fascinating about the quiet man in the background who has no desire to be the center of attention.
fear boredom acting
I have a fear of being boring.
believe character thinking
I don't want to know about the lives of other actors and I don't want people to know too much about me. If we don't know about the private lives of other actors, that leaves us as clean slates when it comes to playing characters. That's the point, they can create these other characters and I can believe them. I think if you're a good enough actor, that's the way to longevity in the film business. Keep everybody guessing.
dark misery attraction
Certainly I have no attraction to misery. I don't intentionally go for dark.