Unique Facts about Christian Bale, the Actor of Frankenstein who Apparently Once Auditioned for the Film Titanic

Kapanlagi.com - Actor Christian Bale is once again undergoing a physical transformation for his latest role. This time, at the age of 50, he has to change his appearance to become Frankenstein. Bale's debut as Frankenstein has caught the attention of the online world with his face transformed with several severe wounds and large stitches on his forehead and chest.

Although his face is not fully visible, Bale's portrayal of Frankenstein gives off a terrifying impression that approaches perfection.

Bale is skilled in portraying characters in various roles, and now he will portray the character of Frankenstein in Maggie Gyllenhaal's latest film titled The Bride, produced by Warner Bros. Rumor has it that Bale also auditioned for the role of Jack Dawson in the legendary film Titanic.

1. Losing Weight for the Sake of a Film

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Before portraying Bruce Wayne in the film Batman Begins in 2005, Christian Bale had to lose weight from 86 kilograms to 54 kilograms.

In total, he successfully lost 32 kilograms. This step was not taken lightly; a year before, Bale had played a role in the film The Machinist in 2004.

The film tells the story of a factory worker named Trevor Reznik who experiences insomnia and memory loss. To portray a skinny character like Trevor, Bale had to adjust his body shape.

Within six months, he worked hard to lose weight. However, shortly after that, Bale managed to gain weight again, reaching 99 kilograms to portray Bruce Wayne.

2. Starting a Career at the Age of 10 as an Extra

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Before Bale became famous as he is now, he started his career at the age of 10 as an extra in the television film Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna in 1986.

Later, he appeared in director Steven Spielberg's film, Empire of the Sun in 1987. Bale was chosen among 4,000 actors to portray a British child during World War II.

Bale took the opportunity seriously, and his acting in the film caught the attention of many people. However, Bale did not enjoy being noticed, and he preferred to keep his personal life out of the media spotlight.

Nevertheless, he remained committed to his acting. Five years later, Christian Bale starred in several teenage films such as Newsies (1992), Swing Kids (1993), and Little Women (1994).

In addition, he also provided the voice for the character Thomas in the Disney animated film, Pocahontas in 1995.

3. Once Auditioned for the Film Titanic

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Unexpectedly, Christian Bale once auditioned for the role of Jack Dawson in the legendary film Titanic.

4. Blessed with 2 Children

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Bale married a beautiful woman named Sibi Blazic in 2000 and so far has been blessed with two children.

5. Voiced a Character in a Film

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Bale voiced the character Bagheera in the film Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, alongside two other MCU stars, Benedict Cumberbatch and Cate Blanchett.

6. Once Underestimated When Playing Batman

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Christian Bale revealed that he was initially underestimated when he first approached the role of Batman in The Dark Knight trilogy.

At that time, he stated that many people laughed at him and doubted his abilities when he first announced the news to others.

However, Bale later officially took on the role of Batman or Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan.

7. Portraying the Monster Frankenstein in the Latest Film

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Actor Christian Bale will portray the monster Frankenstein in the latest film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal titled "The Bride". Bale, who is 50 years old, undergoes another body transformation for this role. This time, he has to change his appearance into Frankenstein.

Bale's debut as Frankenstein has attracted attention on the internet, with his face transformed with several heavy wounds and large stitches visible on his forehead and chest.

Although not fully revealing his face, Bale's version of Frankenstein's appearance is already quite scary.

8. Successfully Achieving Many Awards

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Behind the many films he has played, Christian Bale has achieved many awards. In 2010, he won an award for his role in the drama film titled The Fighter.

The following year, through the same film, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2014, he was nominated for Best Actor for his role in the satirical comedy film American Hustle.

Bale's achievements do not stop there. When starring in the film Big Short, he received three Oscar nominations. Four years later, he received four more nominations for his role as Dick Cheney in the film Vice in 2018.

9. Starting His Film Debut at the Age of 13

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Born in Pembrokeshire, England on January 30, 1974, with the full name Christian Charles Philip Bale. His film debut began in 1987 at the age of 13 through the film Empire of The Sun directed by Steven Spielberg.

10. Netizens Also Search for:

What Movies Made Christian Bale Famous?
The man born on January 30, 1974, is known for his roles in many films. One of them is the famous Christian Bale film, The Dark Knight, where he played the iconic character Batman.

Is Christian Bale Married?
Bale married Sandra "Sibi" Blažić, a former model, in Las Vegas on January 29, 2000. They have a daughter and a son.

Is Christian Bale English or Welsh?
Bale said, "I was born in Wales but I am not Welsh, I am English." He has two older sisters, Sharon and Louise, and a stepsister from his father's first marriage, Erin.

Does Christian Bale Like Batman?
Although Bale has praised the films, he has admitted that he didn't particularly enjoy his role as the DC superhero Batman. Bale said, "I didn't fully achieve what I hoped for throughout the trilogy."

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