Ranking The 30 Best Actors of All-Time

28. Christian Bale

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Physically and emotionally, Christian Bale became something of a chameleon. He’s always going the extra mile to transform himself into a sociopath, American hero, or Caped Crusader. Bale’s commitment to the craft of acting has been evident from the word “go.” A former child actor who effortlessly bridged the gap to an acclaimed run of commercial and art house successes, he has been noted for his versatility and dedication to character. This is the guy who lost more than 60 pounds for 2004’s The Machinist. Then, Bale binged on ice cream for six months to beef up for his starring role in Batman Begins. In Adam McKay’s new film Vice, Bale effectively captures Dick Cheney’s essence with small but crucial details that bring the performance to life. Bale, who won Best Supporting Actor for The Fighter (2010), is one of our greatest living performers.