Christian Bale's Changing Looks

The 14-year-old took a critically acclaimed turn in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun.

The Velvet Goldmine lead sported slicked-back hair at the Cannes Film Festival.

Bale sported shaggy, grown-out hair and beard for the premiere of Reign of Fire.

Bale looked dapper at the debut of The Machinist.

The auburn-haired actor took on an iconic character with Batman Begins.

The star debuted a buzzed head and trim goatee at the premiere of The Dark Knight.

The long-haired star won an Oscar for his supporting role in The Fighter.

The Dark Knight Rises lead presented at the Academy Awards.