8) Christian Bale

Christian Bale, known for his incredible transformational performances, never attended film school. Bale started acting at a pretty young age. Some of his more famous movies are Empire of the Sun, directed by Steven Spielberg. Bale has been known for the way he gets into character. In The Machinist and Batman Begins, he became almost emaciated. In The Fighter, Bale was awarded the Academy Award. Despite not having any formal education, Bale's talent for portraying different characters has made him one of the most respected actors in the profession.
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