List of awards and nominations received by Christian Bale
British actor Christian Bale has received several awards and nominations for his film and television performances. His major nominations include four Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, twelve Critics' Choice Movie Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Major associations
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are a set of awards given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences annually for excellence of cinematic achievements.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actor | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Actor |
British Academy Film Awards
The British Academy Film Awards is an annual award show presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts to honour the best British and international contributions to film.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actor in a Leading Role | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Actor in a Leading Role |
Golden Globe Awards
The Golden Globe Award is an accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | ||
| 2020 | Ford v Ferrari | Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are organized by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. First awarded in 1995, the awards aim to recognize excellent achievements in film and television.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2008 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | |||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | ||
| 2020 | Ford v Ferrari | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role |
Other awards and nominations
AACTA International Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards are presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts to recognize and honor achievements in the film and television industry.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actor | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Actor | ||
| 2020 | Ford v Ferrari | Best Actor |
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
The Critics' Choice Movie Awards are presented annually since 1995 by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for outstanding achievements in the cinema industry.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Best Cast | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Best Actor in an Action Movie | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actor | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best Actor in a Comedy | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Best Actor in a Comedy | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Actor | ||
| 2019 | Vice | Best Actor in a Comedy |
Dorian Awards
The Dorian Awards are organized by the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2018 | Vice | Film Performance of the Year – Actor |
Empire Awards
The Empire Awards is a British awards ceremony held annually to recognize cinematic achievements.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2001 | American Psycho | Best British Actor | ||
| 2006 | Batman Begins | Best Actor | ||
| 2007 | The Prestige | Best Actor | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Best Actor |
European Film Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
The Independent Spirit Awards are presented annually by Film Independent, to award the best in the independent film community.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2008 | I'm Not There | Robert Altman Award |
Irish Film & Television Awards
The Irish Film & Television Academy Awards are presented annually to award the best in films and television.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | Best International Actor |
MTV Movie & TV Awards
The MTV Movie & TV Awards is an annual award show presented by MTV to honor outstanding achievements in film and television. Founded in 1992, the nominees are decided by MTV producers and executives; winners are decided online by the audience.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2006 | Batman Begins | Best Hero | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Best Male Performance | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Best Fight | ||
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Best Shirtless Performance | ||
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Best Hero | ||
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Best Fight | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best On-Screen Transformation | ||
| 2014 | American Hustle | Best On-Screen Duo |
National Board of Review
The National Board of Review was founded in 1909 in New York City to award "film, domestic and foreign, as both art and entertainment".| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 1987 | Empire of the Sun | Outstanding Juvenile Performance | ||
| 2010 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actor |
National Movie Awards
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Founded in 1989 in Palm Springs, California, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is held annually in January.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2014 | American Hustle | Ensemble Cast Award | ||
| 2016 | The Big Short | Ensemble Cast Award |
People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975, and is voted on by the general public.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Favorite Leading Man | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Favorite Male Action Star | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Favorite Superhero | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Favorite On-Screen Match-Up | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Favorite Cast | ||
| 2010 | Terminator Salvation | Favorite Action Star | ||
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Favorite Action Movie Star | ||
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Favorite Movie Superhero |
Russian National Movie Awards
Satellite Awards
The Satellite Awards are a set of annual awards given by the International Press Academy.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2007 | Rescue Dawn | Best Actor – Motion Picture | ||
| 2010 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | ||
| 2013 | American Hustle | Best Actor – Motion Picture | ||
| 2015 | The Big Short | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | ||
| 2020 | Ford v Ferrari | Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama |
Saturn Awards
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films present the Saturn Awards for works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Since 1973, the awards have been presented to American films, television programs, and other media.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2005 | The Machinist | Best Actor | ||
| 2006 | Batman Begins | Best Actor | ||
| 2009 | The Dark Knight | Best Actor | ||
| 2011 | The Fighter | Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Best Actor |
Scream Awards
The Scream Awards are held annually to recognize films in the horror, science fiction, and fantasy genre.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2006 | Batman Begins | Best Superhero | ||
| 2006 | Batman Begins | Most Heroic Performance | ||
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | Best Fantasy Actor | ||
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | Best Superhero |
Sitges Film Festival
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Fox Network. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and other categories, voted by teen viewers.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 2013 | The Dark Knight Rises | Choice Movie Actor – Action |
Young Artist Awards
The Young Hollywood Awards honor young people's achievements in music, film, sports, television, and sports.| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | |
| 1989 | Empire of the Sun | Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | ||
| 1993 | Newsies | Outstanding Youth Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | ||
| 1994 | Swing Kids | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Motion Picture |
Critics associations
| Year | Nominated work | Association | Category | Result | |
| 2018 | Vice | Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Detroit Film Critics Society | Best Ensemble | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Houston Film Critics Society | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Austin Film Critics Association | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Detroit Film Critics Society | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Florida Film Critics Circle | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | London Film Critics' Circle | Actor of the Year | ||
| 2018 | Vice | London Film Critics' Circle | British/Irish Actor of the Year | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Online Film Critics Society | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | San Diego Film Critics Society | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | San Francisco Film Critics Circle | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Seattle Film Critics Society | Best Ensemble Cast | ||
| 2018 | Vice | St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Utah Film Awards | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Vancouver Film Critics Circle | Best Actor | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award | Best Acting Ensemble | ||
| 2018 | Vice | Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award | Best Actor |