“There are movies where actors aren't characters but movie stars, being cool beyond belief throughout the whole movie. That is what it is. And we reveal ourselves when we act, very often without noticing. But if I can manage to do a character without showing anything of myself, then that's the ultimate goal for me. No leakage.”

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.