Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor. Known for his versatility and intensive method acting,Bale is considered to be one of the finest actors of his generation.He is the recipient of many awards, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globes, and was featured in the Time 100 list of 2011.Bale continued to take on starring roles, including in Nolan's period drama The Prestige, the western 3:10 to Yuma, the science fiction film Terminator Salvation, and the crime drama Public Enemies. He won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dicky Eklund in the David O. Russell-directed biographical film The Fighter. This acclaim continued with his Oscar-nominated roles in Russell's black comedy American Hustle and in Adam McKay's satires The Big Short and Vice. For portraying Dick Cheney in the latter, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.