Claim: Christian Bale was born in 1974 and he is successful.
Evidence: His portrayal of Dicky Eklund in the David O. Russell-directed biographical film The Fighter -LRB- 2010 -RRB- , earned him critical acclaim and a number of awards , including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Christian Charles Philip Bale -LRB- born 30 January 1974 -RRB- is an English actor.