“Obviously there are times with acting when exactly what is required is just going through the motions, and when doing nothing is the best thing. But at other times, you have to make that leap beyond the immediate environment of people putting up lights on the set.”

English actor

Christian Bale is an English actor known for his range and for the physical transformations he makes for roles. He has worked as a leading man across several film genres. His career has brought him an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, along with four BAFTA nominations. In 2014, he was among the highest-paid actors, and The Independent later named him one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.