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Christian Bale Biography

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By Rebecca Murray, About.com

Christian Bale

Christian Bale at the Premiere of his movie, "Reign of Fire."

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"Entertainment Weekly" dubbed Christian Bale one of the most "important cult figures of the past decade." Fans of the talented actor have created an enormous collection of websites dedicated to the man and his acting career, making him one of the easiest actors to find information about on the Internet.

Acting since the age of nine, Christian Bale began his film career in Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" (1987). Since then, Bale has gone on to star in the critically acclaimed movies, "American Psycho" and "Shaft."

Quick Facts:
-Born on January 30, 1974 in Pembrokeshire, Wales;
-Notable film credits include "Metroland," "Velvet Goldmine," "Newsies," "Reign of Fire," and "Laurel Canyon."
-Known for his uncanny ability to nail accents;
-Has three older sisters;
-Married to Sibi Blazic.

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