Question 1

True or false: Bale's first film role was in Steven Spielberg's 'Empire of the Sun' at age 13.

Accepted Answer

True. He starred as Jim Graham in the 1987 film, which launched his career and earned him critical acclaim.

Question 2

True or false: Bale turned down the role of Batman after 'Batman Begins' because he hated wearing the suit.

Accepted Answer

False. Bale played Batman in three films and has spoken positively about the role, though he found the suit uncomfortable.

Question 3

True or false: For his role in 'The Machinist', Bale survived on only coffee and an apple a day for weeks.

Accepted Answer

True. He lost over 60 pounds for the role, eating just one apple and drinking coffee to achieve an emaciated look.

Question 4

True or false: Christian Bale once punched a crew member on the set of 'Terminator Salvation' and it was caught on tape.

Accepted Answer

True. Bale lost his temper at the director of photography for walking through his shot, and the audio leaked publicly in 2009.

Question 5

True or false: Christian Bale is a licensed pilot and owns his own small plane.

Accepted Answer

False. Bale has never obtained a pilot's license; this is a myth likely confused with other actors who fly.

Question 6

True or false: Bale originally auditioned to play Robin in the 1995 film 'Batman Forever'.

Accepted Answer

False. He never auditioned for Robin; Bale actually auditioned for the lead role in 'Newsies' (1992) early in his career.

Question 7

True or false: Bale legally changed his name to 'Christian Charles Philip Bale' to honor his father.

Accepted Answer

False. His full birth name is Christian Charles Philip Bale; he never legally changed it—it's his original name.

Question 8

True or false: Christian Bale is a direct descendant of the famous British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Accepted Answer

True. Bale's maternal great-grandfather was a cousin of Churchill, making him a distant relative of the wartime leader.

Christian Bale Trivia Questions