Christian Bale Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography
Christian Bale Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 82 kg |
Date of Birth | January 30, 1974 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Spouse | Sibi Blazic |
Christian Bale is an English actor who is best known for portraying the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. He has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films such as Empire of the Sun, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, American Psycho, The Prestige, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, A Murder of Quality, and Mary, Mother of Jesus. Christian has won a variety of awards such as Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.
Born Name
Christian Charles Philip Bale
Nick Name
Chris
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Bale attended Bournemouth School in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – David Bale (Entrepreneur, commercial pilot, talent manager)
- Mother – Jenny (née James) Bale (Circus performer)
- Siblings – Louise Bale (Sister) (Director / Actress), Erin Bale (Sister) (Musician), Sharon Bale (Sister) (Computer specialist)
- Others – Gloria Steinem (Stepmother) (Feminist Author)
Manager
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
82 kg or 181 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bale dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
His father has South African ancestry while his mother is of English descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Distinctive Features
- He often plays in historical films.
- Often works with directors Christopher Nolan and Terrence Malick.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Measurements
Christian’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 46 inches
- Arms / Biceps – 16 inches
- Waist – 31 inches
Shoe Size
He wears a shoe of size 10 or 11 (US).
Brand Endorsements
In 1982, as a child, he appeared in a commercial for fabric softener Lenor. Also, he has done an advertisement for Pac-Man in 1983.
Religion
He does not follow any religion. Though he visits church occasionally but his upbringing was non-religious.
Best Known For
Playing Bruce Wayne / Batman in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
First Film
He debuted with a 1986 TV movie Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna for his role as Alexei.
Personal Trainer
Christian Bale had done a strenuous workout for the Batman series. The body, he achieved is a result of this workout.
SUNDAY
Morning
- 30-minute run
- 30 minutes of meditation
Evening
- Clean and jerk lifts – 3 reps/8 sets, 118kg
- Five sets of 400m run, 21 kettlebell swings, 12 pull-ups, 30 minutes flexibility work, 30 minutes sparring
MONDAY
Morning
- 30-minute run
- 30 minutes of martial arts
Evening
- 5 sets of 6m rope climbs
- 30 minutes of gymnastic rings
- High box jumps – 12 reps/8 sets
- Crunches – 50 reps/5 sets
- 30 minutes of bag work
- 30 minutes of flexibility work
- 30 minutes of sparring
TUESDAY
Morning
- 30-minute run
- 30 minutes of yoga
Evening
- 800m swim
- Heavy deadlift – 5 reps/7 sets, 280kg
- Lighter deadlift – 30 reps, 140kg
- 30 minutes of sparring
WEDNESDAY
Morning
Evening
- 30 minutes of target practice
- 30 minutes of flexibility work
- 30 minutes of upper-body basics
- 30 minutes of lower-body basics
- 30 minutes of observation
- 30 minutes of meditation
- 30 minutes of holds and pressure points
THURSDAY
Morning
- 30-minute run
- 30 minutes of traditional kata (focus on Okinawan forms)
Evening
- Squats – 5 reps/10 sets, 240 kg
- 1 hour of bouldering
- 30 minutes of flexibility work
- Crunches – 50 reps/5 sets
- 30 minutes of target practice
- 30 minutes of heavy bag work
FRIDAY
Morning
- 30-minute run
- 30 minutes of meditation
Evening
- Clean and jerk lifts – 3 reps/8 sets, 120kg
- 5 sets metabolic conditioning – 400m run, 21 kettlebell swings, 12 pull-ups
- 30 minutes of flexibility work
- 30 minutes of sparring
SATURDAY
Morning
- 30-minute run
- 30 minutes yoga
Evening
- Crunches – 50 reps/5 sets
- Squats – 5 reps/10 sets, 120kg
- Press-ups – 50 reps/5 sets
- 30 minutes on the monkey bars
- 30 minutes on the pommel horse
- 30 minutes on the heavy bag
- 400m swim
Though, this workout plan may not be suitable for regular people. Hence, it’s modified version can be tried for people looking to buff up their bodies.
Christian Bale Favourite Things
- Bat Toy – Bat bike
- Movie – Beverly Hills Ninja
- Charity – Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Source – People, Yahoo.com
Christian Bale Facts
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