Christian Bale
Christian Bale, born in 1974, is an acclaimed British actor known for his versatility and intense method acting. Bale gained fame for his role in "Empire of the Sun" (1987) as a child actor and transitioned to adult roles with remarkable success. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Batman in Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy. Bale's transformative performances include roles in "American Psycho" (2000), "The Machinist" (2004) and "The Fighter" (2010), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His dedication to physically and mentally embodying his characters has established Bale as one of the most committed actors of his generation.