Christian Bale's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Christian Bale.

Christian Bale is a highly acclaimed English actor recognized for his versatility and dedication to his roles, often involving significant physical transformations. He has starred in a wide range of films across various genres, establishing himself as a leading man. Bale's achievements include an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. He has also received four nominations for British Academy Film Awards. In 2014, Forbes ranked him among the highest-paid actors in the world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1966: Ford v Ferrari - 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race

In 2019, Christian Bale portrayed Ken Miles in "Ford v Ferrari", a film about the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

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1987: Empire of the Sun Role

In 1987, Christian Bale was chosen to portray a British boy in a World War II Japanese internment camp in Steven Spielberg's film "Empire of the Sun", propelling him to fame.

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April 2000: Release of American Psycho

In April 2000, the film "American Psycho," starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, was released, becoming a commercial and critical success and later developing a cult following. The role established Bale as a leading man.

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June 2005: Release of Batman Begins

In June 2005, Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale as Batman, was released in the US. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Bale the MTV Movie Award for Best Hero.

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2008: About The Big Short

In 2008, Christian Bale starred as Michael Burry in "The Big Short", Joe Morgenstern from The Wall Street Journal found his performance "scarily hilarious."

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2010: Academy Award for The Fighter

In 2010, Christian Bale won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of boxer Dicky Eklund in David O. Russell's biographical film "The Fighter."

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2013: Academy Award Nomination for American Hustle

In 2013, Christian Bale received an Academy Award nomination for his work in David O. Russell's black comedy "American Hustle."

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2013: Out of the Furnace and American Hustle

In 2013, Christian Bale starred in "Out of the Furnace" and "American Hustle". For "American Hustle", he gained 43 pounds and adopted a slouched posture. He received Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for his performance in American Hustle.

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2014: Forbes List

In 2014, Christian Bale was ranked number eight on Forbes magazine's list of the highest-paid actors, earning $35 million.

2014: Forbes names Bale one of the highest-paid actors

In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Christian Bale as one of the highest-paid actors, acknowledging his success and financial achievements in the film industry.

2015: Academy Award Nomination for The Big Short

In 2015, Christian Bale earned another Academy Award nomination for his performance in Adam McKay's biographical satire "The Big Short."

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2018: Nomination for Academy Award for Vice

In 2018, Christian Bale garnered an Academy Award nomination in the Best Actor category for his work in Vice.

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2018: Vice Release and Award

In 2018, Christian Bale portrayed Dick Cheney in "Vice", gaining over 40 pounds for the role. He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance.

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2018: Golden Globe Win for Vice

In 2018, Christian Bale won a second Golden Globe for portraying politician Dick Cheney in Adam McKay's biographical satire "Vice,"

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2019: Ford v Ferrari Release

In 2019, Christian Bale portrayed Ken Miles in "Ford v Ferrari", losing 70 pounds for the role after playing Dick Cheney. He received a fifth Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance.

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