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Christian Bale Trivia Quiz

Christian Bale started as a child performing in live theater, and has risen to cult status among Internet movie fans. How much do you know about this popular actor?

A multiple-choice quiz by barbarastl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
barbarastl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,900

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1933

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which country was Christian Bale born? Hint

Wales

Northern Ireland

Scotland

The Channel Islands

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Question 2 of 10

2. Christian's first professional acting job was a commercial for which cereal? Hint

Pac-Man

Captain Crunch

Quisp

Lucky Charms

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Question 3 of 10

3. Christian Bale starred in a musical that was set in 1899, and focused on a group of boys who staged a strike against one of the largest companies in town. What was the name of this film? Hint

Swing Boys

The Replacements

Oliver!

Newsies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bale was hired for the part as Patrick Bateman in the thriller "American Psycho," then he was let go in favor of which actor? Hint

Matt Dillon

George Clooney

Leonardo DiCaprio

Jude Law

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Question 5 of 10

5. Christian's father, David Bale, passed away in December of 2003. To which famous feminist was he married at the time of his death? Hint

Judy Chicago

Gloria Steinem

Germaine Greer

Angelina Grimke

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Question 6 of 10

6. Christian Bale played Zachariah in the TV movie, "Mary, Mother of Jesus".

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is NOT one of Christian Bale's sisters? Hint

Karen

Sharon

Erin

Louise

8. Christian's full birth name is Christian Charles Phillip Bale. Unlike many actors who change their first and last names when they start performing professionally, Christian changed his middle name. What is Christian's professional middle name? Hint

Morgan

Jeremy

David

Andrew

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Question 9 of 10

9. What did Christian's mother do for a living? Hint

Actress

Circus performer

Singer

Christian's manager

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do Christian Bale's online fans call themselves? Hint

Bale Enthusiasts

Balephiles

Bale Chicks

Baleheads

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which country was Christian Bale born?

Answer: Wales

His birthday is January 30, 1974, and he was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

2. Christian's first professional acting job was a commercial for which cereal?

Answer: Pac-Man

He was nine years old when he appeared in this British commercial.

3. Christian Bale starred in a musical that was set in 1899, and focused on a group of boys who staged a strike against one of the largest companies in town. What was the name of this film?

Answer: Newsies

Although the movie won a Young Artist Award in the category of "Outstanding Ensemble," it was also nominated for five Razzies.

4. Bale was hired for the part as Patrick Bateman in the thriller "American Psycho," then he was let go in favor of which actor?

Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio

The part was, of course, eventually given back to him. For "American Psycho," Christian Bale was nominated for the British Empire Award, London Critics Film Circle Award, and Online Film Critics Society Award, all in the category of "Best Actor." DiCaprio chose instead to star that year in "The Beach," which earned him a nomination for a Razzie in the category of "Worst Actor."

5. Christian's father, David Bale, passed away in December of 2003. To which famous feminist was he married at the time of his death?

Answer: Gloria Steinem

David Bale was also a strong activist, having once been banned from returning to his homeland of South Africa because he opposed the apartheid government.

6. Christian Bale played Zachariah in the TV movie, "Mary, Mother of Jesus".

Answer: False

Christian played Jesus of Nazareth; John Shrapnel played Simon.

7. Which of these is NOT one of Christian Bale's sisters?

Answer: Karen

Christian is the youngest member of his family.

Answer: Morgan

His middle name was changed when he was twelve years old, before his performance in Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun".

9. What did Christian's mother do for a living?

Answer: Circus performer

Jenny James was a circus dancer, clown, rode elephants and introduced acts.

10. What do Christian Bale's online fans call themselves?

Answer: Baleheads

In 2000, "Entertainment Weekly" crowned Christian Bale as one of the "Top 8 Most Powerful Cult Figures of the Past Decade," because of his cult status on the Internet.

Source: Author barbarastl

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