Actor: Christian Bale
Age: 36
Role: Dicky Eklund in the Fighter
Synopsis: The movie follows a determined pugilist whose career in the ring was shepherded by his loyal half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale) -- a hard-living boxer-turned-trainer whose own career in the ring was nearly sent down for the count due to drugs and crime
Perennial underdog Irish Micky rebounded from a disheartening series of defeats to win both the WBU Intercontinental Lightweight title and the WBU Light Welterweight title thanks to a fierce combination of determination and hard work.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Bale has never won a Golden Globe
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: This is his first nomination.
Awards For Role: He has already won Best Supporting Actor at the National Board of Review, New York Film Critics Online, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association and the Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards
Critics: “Bale is astounding as a strangely charismatic weasel, giving probably the best performance of his career.” - USA Today
“David O. Russell's strongest film in years ... the movie's heart and soul lies in Christian Bale's performance and what his character brings to every one of his scenes.” - ComingSoon.Net
“Hail the brilliant, astonishing Christian Bale. He's the only actor currently acting in movies. Bale makes a huge commitment to all his characters.” - FilmsInReview.com
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