Christian Charles Philip Bale (born 30 January 1974) is an English<!--Please do not change to Welsh; see the talk page archives for more information.--> actor. Known for his versatility and physical transformations for his roles, he has been a leading man in films of several genres. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Forbes magazine ranked him as one of the highest-paid actors in 2014. Wikipedia