Irving Rosenfeld

Irving Rosenfeld is a fictional character appearing in the 2013 film American Hustle, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Christian Bale.
==Based on==
This character is based on Mel Weinberg, an American con artist, charlatan and federal government informant who is known for his involvement in a sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s known as Abscam. 
==Overview==
He is a con artist who grew up with a father often exploited in his window installation business. Determined not to suffer the same fate, Irving turned to a life of crime, beginning by smashing windows to generate more business for his father. He now operates a fraudulent business called London Associates with his girlfriend, Sydney Prosser. Although he enjoys the finer things in life, his greatest fulfillment comes from being a father to his stepson, Danny. Irving is married to an erratic woman named Rosalyn but is in love with Sydney. His current predicament involves avoiding jail time after a con went wrong, landing him in trouble with an FBI agent who forces him to use his skills in one of the largest political corruption exposes in American history.
==Personality==
Irving is a skilled and charming con artist who, despite his unassuming appearance, can persuade people to give him money through his affability and sophistication. He is cautious in his methods and possesses a keen understanding of people's desires, such as feeling heard, appreciated, and powerful. His cool, quick mind allows him to adapt to any situation. Irving's ultimate aim is to improve his and his son's lives through his hustling.
==Appearances==
*American Hustle (2013)
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