Christian was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on January 30, 1974. He currently lives in Southern California (although he's considering a possible move to Scotland) and loves the water and snow! At 6 feet 3 inches tall, Christian has brown hair and hazel eyes. He is extremly attractive (hot hot hot!). Christian met his wife through a co-star of his. Congrats to the two of them!
Christian's professional career began at age 10 with the role of an American boy in the West End stage production of The Nerd. This led to in Heart of the Country (a BBC miniseries), The Land of Faraway (a Swedish/Russian fairy tale), and the made-for-television epic Anastasia. Since his critically-acclaimed major motion picture debut in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun, Christian Bale has been called the best actor of our generation. He has starred in musicals (Newsies), Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Henry V) and many other dramatic and romantic classics (Treasure Island, Little Women, Pocahontas, The Secret Agent and The Portrait of a Lady). Other roles include: Swing Kids, and the made for TV Mary, Mother of Jesus. His latest (in 2000) were starring roles in American Psycho, and Shaft. Christian has recently starred in CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN (in theatres August 2001 and on video and DVD in February 2002), where he starred as Mandras, a Greek fisherman, alongside Penelope Cruz and Nicolas Cage. CB is also starring in the upcoming sci-fi flic EQUILIBRIUM with Taye Diggs and Emily Watson. Next, we'll see Christian in REIGN ON FIRE, a futuristic dragon tale, alongside Matthew McConaughey. There is already and X-BOX video game and a Disneyworld ride planned to open with the release of this action flick!! Last, we will see Christian in LAUREL CANYON which has just finished filming. With 23 completed films to date, it's obvious that this 28-year-old is one of the most talented actors out there.
Bale was chosen by Premiere Magazine as one of the "Hottest Leading Men Under 30" in 1998 and was named the "Largest Star on the Internet" by Entertainment Weekly, Interview Magazine, USA Today, and Time Out. He's has done countless magazine covers and been featured in "the best of the best" including People, Flaunt, EW, GQ, George, TIME, Channels and Seventeen. It's great to finally see CB getting the recognition he truly deserves! Living in CA, Christian enjoys surfing, snowboarding, swimming, and riding his dirt bike. He's also an avid reader and he adores animals! He's loves to ride horses and Christian has his share of pets with 3 cats (Miriam, Amy, and Lilly) and a dog (Mojo) to date. Christian and his fans support many organizations including Greenpeace, The World Wildlife Foundation, The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, The Redwings Sanctuary, and The Happy Child Mission. He's the all-around ideal guy!
Surprising news to Baleheads worldwide in February of 2000:
QUOTED FROM THE OFFICIAL CB 'SITE: "Is Christian married?
Yes he is! Christian and his girlfriend married end of January in a private ceremony. Neither have been married before. He met his wife through a co-star of his." UPDATE: Bale and his wife, Sibi Blazic married on January 29, 2000. They met through Kevyn Aucoin, a make-up artist who is a close firend of Sibi's. I know I'm jealous!
BALEHEAD (n.): A faithful and devoted follower or fan of the 28-year-old actor Christian Bale. Baleheads are considered a "force" online, and have created countless internet 'sites and areas devoted to Christian!
...and his 3nd wedding anniversary!
CHRISTIAN SLIDESHOW!
Filmography (again!)
FaBALEous 'SITES
Official Bale 'Site (a must!)
What Critics think of CB . . .
IMDB Bale Profile
Hail hail Christian Bale . . .
Make a CB Postcard!
Totally CB Page!
Bale Haven
C Bale 'Site
CB (as Jack in Newsies)
Hey Em P. . . what's up?!
