@louis george yes I’ve been there many times, which is why I know that a Welsh accent is different than the “British” aka English (as in from England) accent. Welsh is literally a different language
***** Being someone who has lived over sea's for periods of time I can tell you that your accent is easily wavered, not to the point where you could go from American to the UK and speak like the queen but when you pronounce words they would have a HINT of something else, most likely whats happened here.
TokyoKazama No, Trans-Atlantic uses the patterns and diction of UK posh with American pronunciation. It tends to be more breathy and remains consistent throughout. Here are some good examples of Trans-Atlantic accents: Grace Kelly on JFK | Blank on Blank | PBS Digital Studios MARK LANE IS INTERVIEWED BY WILLIAM BUCKLEY (DECEMBER 1, 1966) Bale just jumped from one accent to another
There is an interview where he says he uses whatever accent he had in the movie for interviews so that it doesn't throw the audience off when they watch it. It's a strange idea but I get why he dos it.
You're basically talking about an exception - it's not a general rule or anything. For instance; his accent in this interview is obviously not the same as in Out Of The Furnace.
Precious! He was so adorable! I love how he was chucking when watching the clip. Awww. And, for the record, I love his "clusterfuck of an accent". He's the best.
Thom Deane Sure, that's one possible way to look at the issue, but not how most people would actually feel about it if it was them. Growing up in England, having English parents and English siblings, but being Welsh, because that's where mum was when giving birth? Not really, that's not likely to be a person's experience, and I understand why Bale considers himself English. You can imagine yourself in the same situation and try substituting the countries with any other... How do you think you would feel? It's one thing on paper, regarding possible dual nationality and such matters (where that would apply - obviously not between Wales and England since both are part of the UK). That wasn't the point here, though. It's a whole other matter when talking about what the situation is from the human perspective. The comment "that's Welshmen for ya" - even if meant as humorous - implies having some characteristics Welshmen supposedly have, but why would Bale have any? No reason at all. I've also seen people talk about his "Welsh accent" (as if he ever had one), etc. but people don't acquire any accent (or language) at birth, nor any characteristics associated to the place, nation, etc. A place of birth is merely that, it doesn't affect personal traits, accent (or language), cultural habits, etc.
I feel like his accent is everywhere because of the hundreds of roles hes played, I'm hearing New Jersey, slight British, which he is, and just american.
He always speaks or tries to with an american accent when he is playing american characters in american interviews, he's stated why he does this before.
his accent is a combination of BrE and AmE, that is because accents are contagious, though he is British, but living in America for a very long time made him adopt the Northern American accent. Evident in his pronunciation of the conjunction 'and' the same phenomena can be observed with Johhny Depp when he lived in France with his ex-gf.
I'd pray to see this amazing actor raising the Oscar for Actor in a leading role. I know the Oscars are far far away from what they used to be and he doesn't need to have it to show that he's one of the goat.... but just because of the photo and his speech. As Joaquin Phoenix. PD: the lady is gorgeous
A few thoughts: 1 Bale is so reserved and shy here. He definitely is not comfortable doing these junkets. 2 American Psycho reunion in that clip 3 Lady wants to nail him badly
you guys are SO IGNORANT, He was born in the UK, live most his life in the USA, traveled several places for years filming, he is bound to pick of alot of accents, that's why he is so TALENTED not anything else. People overthink everything lmfao.
All of you are wrong; he is from Great Britain, and grew up there partially, and in America. That is why his accent is all over the place................
TheHarrisonkid It's not about not confusing audiences, but what he can and cannot do accent-wise. And besides, as you can see audiences seem very confused by his accents. ;)
It's funny that most of the comments are about the accent. Americans are always talking about accents, not just at this interview but many others i've seen. He's a great actor and british not american and yes he has accent. Get over it.
Actors are actors you know. They spend months playing a certain character and also speaking with a certain accent or voice so it appears that they often speak differently which is the case because they might still be a little bit in character or getting ready for a role etc.
TheBomber15 He says himself that he's English. I'll go with that. His family moved around a lot when he was growing up. His family is not from Wales nor did he grow up there nor is he living there now. He just happened to be born when they were living in Wales. If he had been born when they were in Portugal, would he be considered Portuguese?
TheBomber15 I've only ever heard him say he's English when asked and explaining why. But ultimately it's not that important - and he doesn't care what any of us think about it anyway. :)
Okay so I looked up "Christian Bale interview" at 2:37am because I just finished watching American Psycho and looked this man up and saw that he was born in the UK somehow expecting him to have an English accent because I noticed I never heard him with an English accent. You'd think I'd be disappointed to not hear an English accent, but no, not I'm not. UPDATE: ...the end. Omg he was so adorable and he did have an English accent. Probably lived in America for too long, or due to all the roles he has played. Awww.
He maybe was born in Wales but since 8 played americans and live most of his life in the states I don't know why people so surprised about his multi accents.
When he first started talking you could tell his accent was very heavy and then as an interview went on I think he realized Scott tissue people are notorious for having heavy accents so he made it more Audible you can tell he changed it
Ok His accent is like mine... I can explain for him... Removed from England (UK) to LA (USA) when he was 17.... When I was 19 I moved from England to Australia and my accent is such a mash up as well! YES! finally!!! A famous person with whom i can relate too.
oneuniqueusername Yes. It makes perfect sense, doesn't it. He has lived in the US longer than in the UK, plus he needs to learn different accents for various roles all the time. But for some reason people are still confused as hell by his accents.
5 mins ago i just found out he wasn't american, what the flying fuck .. i typed his name on youtube looking for an interview and he spoke in an english accent of some sort.. mind blown.
Outstanding English actor who had the mis fortune to be born in Wales while his English parents were travelling ... but his roots are all English as is his up bringing and accent
People over here complaining about his accent... Look, if you were in this industry as long as he had been, you'd lose more than your accent y'all, just saying. He has changed his voice, his accent, his *whole body* for every movie he has done. He lost his real accent and got assimilated, that's really normal for someone who has been in this industry for over 25 years.
He's been away from The U.K. For too long. He's starting to sound bizarre. Sad he lost his accent, was just watching an old interview and his British accent was so strong!
idk how many times i have thought an actor/actress was american and was so so shocked to find out they were from another country and dont have an american accent
wtf i just watched him doing a LONDON premier interview, and he's accent was cockney London, now this is a different accent for american interview. Bizzare !!
Why is he speaking in an American accent? He's a method actor. He's renowned for staying in character even when the camera aren't rolling. Yeah, it's a bit weird, but it clearly gets results. When he's not working on a movie he gives interviews in his native English accent.
He has an English accent most of the time...but some of the time I get a weird New York accent feel...like... How people in the wolf of wallstreet sound idk how to explain it...
Christain Bale has played so many American roles to the point he sounds like an American trying to do a british accent
Bro he sounds like an Australian trying to do a Boston accent 🤣🤣🤣
I mean technically he’s Welsh….
@louis george yes I’ve been there many times, which is why I know that a Welsh accent is different than the “British” aka English (as in from England) accent. Welsh is literally a different language
@@OK-hi5ym Wales is in Britain, so is England and Scotland
Yes. If u listen to the interview he did after filming American Psycho, he sounds English. He doesn't sound English anymore lol
I swear he changes accent every interview.
He’s a fucking legend. My favourite actor will always be Christian Bale
He sounds like a New York Italian trying to do a British accent.
He's British
@@beanstaIkjack thank you mr. obvious
@@Seanonyoutube I'm a Brit and he sounds exactly like a Brit to me.
Lol
Absolutely! No British or welsh accent..bar the odd word left
All that method acting has fucked up his accent lol, Great actor
It ruined Gary Oldmans accent too..
@@tejaappilla2774 he has to be like the character everywhere he goes. That's method acting.
Lol
same thing happened to charlie hunnam
@@cactusmalone How? He doesn't at all.
Lord, his accent is all over the place.
suppose thats what happens when you've not lived in anyone place since the age of 8 lol.
*****
Being someone who has lived over sea's for periods of time I can tell you that your accent is easily wavered, not to the point where you could go from American to the UK and speak like the queen but when you pronounce words they would have a HINT of something else, most likely whats happened here.
Its very trans-atlantic isn't it?
TokyoKazama No, Trans-Atlantic uses the patterns and diction of UK posh with American pronunciation. It tends to be more breathy and remains consistent throughout. Here are some good examples of Trans-Atlantic accents:
Grace Kelly on JFK | Blank on Blank | PBS Digital Studios
MARK LANE IS INTERVIEWED BY WILLIAM BUCKLEY (DECEMBER 1, 1966)
Bale just jumped from one accent to another
it sounds like his American Hustle accent is mixing with his real one.
what in the HELL happens to his accent while talking? NY, chicago, british, yokel, wtf?
He likes to stay original. ;)
Welsh
he was practicing for the next 50 movies he was going to star in
Dan Martinez lmao
Ya seriously wtf
this accent is called "the bale"
He sounds like he's impersonating robert de niro
he's like tom hardy
so true loooooooool
Lmfaooooooo.
I'm here for his accent. just curious if he is a really british
same bro, I thought I was the only one
Watch his american psycho 2000 interview, that's his real accent.
Yes he is. He’s really british.
Hes welsh
2 years after you posted this and is the exact reason I'm here; for the accent.
Of all Hollywood actors, I respect him the most.
Some are just film stars few are actors
Half British, half Brooklyn accent
That would make perfect sense. Irving Rosenfeld not quite shed off, yet.
There is an interview where he says he uses whatever accent he had in the movie for interviews so that it doesn't throw the audience off when they watch it. It's a strange idea but I get why he dos it.
+VALENTINEproductions Great actor but a weird guy.
You're basically talking about an exception - it's not a general rule or anything. For instance; his accent in this interview is obviously not the same as in Out Of The Furnace.
+Gfresh844 Some of the greatest actors are peculiar in nature
RockWillLiveOn Possibly some are, but I don't think he is at all, by all accounts just a very down to earth and friendly chap.
Well this interview is a terrible example
His accent is confusing
Wow, Alright Then. I've just fucking snorted like a pig,when I read your description,,brill
everton are shit
He is an English man
+Ryuusei enZo He's Welsh man
English. Born in Wales
i always assumed christian bale was american until i heard he is british .. his personality is very American
Strange. I've always known that he was a British expatriate. You should try a little research...the internet is ripe with it.
Nocturnal Recluse good for you,,son
How on earth is his personality "American"? What even is "an American personality"?
Please describe the American personality.
Tuulia Moors what do you mean his personality is american? Lol. Please enlighten me. Im english, n he seems very english to me
"Go watch this movie for many reason but for Cassey Affleck " respect this man even more now !!!!
He's not wrong tho. Man does he steal that particular scene with Christian Bale. That's hard to do.
Precious!
He was so adorable! I love how he was chucking when watching the clip. Awww.
And, for the record, I love his "clusterfuck of an accent". He's the best.
Christian Bale has the strangest normal talking accent.
Some strange mashup of Welsh, South African and New York...
He actually has a normal British accent but in some interviews he puts on a fake one for laughs.
and aussie.
LOL I thought he had a english accent and I'm stoned as fuck RIGHT NOW and he sounds New Yorker lol
***** funny bc im stoned rn as well and totally agree lmao
I don't think this is his real voice. I've heard him in other interviews and I think he's cockney. Maybe he's getting into character?
notice as soon as he saw that clip of him when he was young, his english twang came right back for a moment there. :) haha
Brooklyn to Irish to Aussie wtf xDD
Haha ikr, hes meant to be british xD
+Thom Deane That's welshmen for ya.
+Jackson Clarke He's not actually Welsh, though, just happened to be born there.
Tuulia Moors that would define welsh, born in Wales = welsh
Thom Deane Sure, that's one possible way to look at the issue, but not how most people would actually feel about it if it was them.
Growing up in England, having English parents and English siblings, but being Welsh, because that's where mum was when giving birth? Not really, that's not likely to be a person's experience, and I understand why Bale considers himself English. You can imagine yourself in the same situation and try substituting the countries with any other... How do you think you would feel?
It's one thing on paper, regarding possible dual nationality and such matters (where that would apply - obviously not between Wales and England since both are part of the UK). That wasn't the point here, though.
It's a whole other matter when talking about what the situation is from the human perspective. The comment "that's Welshmen for ya" - even if meant as humorous - implies having some characteristics Welshmen supposedly have, but why would Bale have any? No reason at all. I've also seen people talk about his "Welsh accent" (as if he ever had one), etc. but people don't acquire any accent (or language) at birth, nor any characteristics associated to the place, nation, etc. A place of birth is merely that, it doesn't affect personal traits, accent (or language), cultural habits, etc.
I feel like Christian bale is such a good actor he'd be able to do impressions of anyone in the world
He is a truly great actor and adds much flavour to whatever he is in, even if sometimes he is the only great thing, could be enough.
Christian Bale is the best actor in The Dark Knight trilogy!!! Absolutely love this actor!!!
3:45 his laugh 😍
just for the end and his priceless reaction this interview is gold omg
Love him! he is so charming and sexy
Yes!
Super
Lol his accent starts out sounding Bostonian, then goes English, then merges between the two.
LOOL that sensual ending... "but, YOU were really cute"
He is on the way to being a legend
People keep commenting on his accent like it's the most important thing from his interviews. If you guys are so bothered by it then don't watch.
I feel like his accent is everywhere because of the hundreds of roles hes played, I'm hearing New Jersey, slight British, which he is, and just american.
I think the host is really proud that she can say "phenomenal".
Is this a Boston accent or a British accent?
8Samby Welsh
yup me too, hes definitely lost the accent!
Elys, he never had a Welsh accent to begin with. People don't get an accent depending on the place of birth.
8Samby uh
holy fuck i cant believe his accent
ahh I love that he's combining his accent for American Hustle and his real accent, adorable
new york and boston and british accent combined together LOL
He always speaks or tries to with an american accent when he is playing american characters in american interviews, he's stated why he does this before.
How tf did my man sound Aussie, welsh, and American in one body
What part of his accent sounded Welsh? He lived in England since he was 2, and both of his parents were English
Bale is incredible. Looking forward to see these 2 movies.
Hahahahahahahahha his reaction to the clip is really cute also😂❤️
Is it just me or does he change his accent like 3 times during this one interview?
He is really my hero❤
his accent is a combination of BrE and AmE, that is because accents are contagious, though he is British, but living in America for a very long time made him adopt the Northern American accent. Evident in his pronunciation of the conjunction 'and' the same phenomena can be observed with Johhny Depp when he lived in France with his ex-gf.
I'd pray to see this amazing actor raising the Oscar for Actor in a leading role. I know the Oscars are far far away from what they used to be and he doesn't need to have it to show that he's one of the goat.... but just because of the photo and his speech. As Joaquin Phoenix.
PD: the lady is gorgeous
LOVE the blue high heels!
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you. Thank You.
To the Americans confused about his accent this is called the bale /Jason Statham accent
A few thoughts:
1 Bale is so reserved and shy here. He definitely is not comfortable doing these junkets.
2 American Psycho reunion in that clip
3 Lady wants to nail him badly
Ikr still has it!!!
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you. Thank You.
Love Christian bale !!
you guys are SO IGNORANT, He was born in the UK, live most his life in the USA, traveled several places for years filming, he is bound to pick of alot of accents, that's why he is so TALENTED not anything else. People overthink everything lmfao.
Notice how he is affecting an American accent. He British, yet he sounds like this in the interview. Its awesome.
HE'S SAID HE CHANGES HIS ACCENT FOR INTERVIEWS SO PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HIM ITS NOT TO DO WITH HIS METHOD ACTING
All of you are wrong; he is from Great Britain, and grew up there partially, and in America. That is why his accent is all over the place................
No, he has a full 'British accent' he just puts one on similar to his role so he doesn't confuse audiences and to get used to the role
TheHarrisonkid It's not about not confusing audiences, but what he can and cannot do accent-wise. And besides, as you can see audiences seem very confused by his accents. ;)
Just listening to his accent throughout the full interview....
Look at his interview with him being so young!
I had no idea he disguised his voice when he's in character so this is what he sounds like in real life
You like Huey Lewis and the news?
It's funny that most of the comments are about the accent. Americans are always talking about accents, not just at this interview but many others i've seen. He's a great actor and british not american and yes he has accent. Get over it.
I came here just to see if he had an accent and its pretty clear a lot of you guys did to xD
Actors are actors you know. They spend months playing a certain character and also speaking with a certain accent or voice so it appears that they often speak differently which is the case because they might still be a little bit in character or getting ready for a role etc.
Christian Bale speaks American English when in American, and British English when in England. So as to not confuse the audience.
The way she ends the interview 😂😂😂
As opposed to what some people are suggesting, he's not English, he's Welsh.
TheBomber15 He says himself that he's English. I'll go with that.
His family moved around a lot when he was growing up. His family is not from Wales nor did he grow up there nor is he living there now. He just happened to be born when they were living in Wales. If he had been born when they were in Portugal, would he be considered Portuguese?
Tuulia Moors But he has also said on numerous occasions himself that he is Welsh, I don't know what to believe now personally haha.
TheBomber15 I've only ever heard him say he's English when asked and explaining why. But ultimately it's not that important - and he doesn't care what any of us think about it anyway. :)
Been a while since I've seen a female host doing her job just right. I love this lady.
"I was born in Wales but I'm not Welsh - I'm English" Christian Bale
Okay so I looked up "Christian Bale interview" at 2:37am because I just finished watching American Psycho and looked this man up and saw that he was born in the UK somehow expecting him to have an English accent because I noticed I never heard him with an English accent. You'd think I'd be disappointed to not hear an English accent, but no, not I'm not.
UPDATE: ...the end. Omg he was so adorable and he did have an English accent. Probably lived in America for too long, or due to all the roles he has played. Awww.
That interview clip was surprising. I know he will do well as Moses.
Christian Bale would be a cool guy to meet
In Batman I can kind of sense his British Accent
He maybe was born in Wales but since 8 played americans and live most of his life in the states I don't know why people so surprised about his multi accents.
When he first started talking you could tell his accent was very heavy and then as an interview went on I think he realized Scott tissue people are notorious for having heavy accents so he made it more Audible you can tell he changed it
3:44 I LOVE HIS REACTION
this man is a force
Christan Bale Hugs Cacey Affleck Ben Afflecks brother Batman batman O MY GOD!!
It's Christian Bale and Gillian Anderson for me. I watch their interviews, get confused and irritated with thier changing accents.
get a real problem
@@elevens6953 my comment shouldn't be your problem either.
Ok His accent is like mine... I can explain for him... Removed from England (UK) to LA (USA) when he was 17.... When I was 19 I moved from England to Australia and my accent is such a mash up as well! YES! finally!!! A famous person with whom i can relate too.
oneuniqueusername Yes. It makes perfect sense, doesn't it. He has lived in the US longer than in the UK, plus he needs to learn different accents for various roles all the time. But for some reason people are still confused as hell by his accents.
Because of his method acting, he was practicing the New York accent for his role in American Hustle.
I am getting REALLY tired of people being baffled about Bale's accent, like we get it now, and have for quite some time now.
You can tell he's been just working on American hustle when he did this interview because he's still got that accent.
I like that the people in the background are laughing at the video.
Christian Bale is fucking crazy
5 mins ago i just found out he wasn't american,
what the flying fuck .. i typed his name on youtube looking for an interview and he spoke in an english accent of some sort.. mind blown.
She doesn’t let him talk 🥶
He not only sounds like a British, he also looks like a British when he's himself. And yet I would have never know it only by watching his movies.
He even looks like a british when he is himself ? What does that mean?
I'm drooling all over the Praise Casey Affleck is receiving from Christian Bale
Outstanding English actor who had the mis fortune to be born in Wales while his English parents were travelling ... but his roots are all English as is his up bringing and accent
Best actor!
handsome guy
People over here complaining about his accent... Look, if you were in this industry as long as he had been, you'd lose more than your accent y'all, just saying. He has changed his voice, his accent, his *whole body* for every movie he has done. He lost his real accent and got assimilated, that's really normal for someone who has been in this industry for over 25 years.
How can you manage to have a New York accent, a Southern accent and a British accent all at the same time lmao
Too beautiful!! Marry me lol
His accent here reminds me of Bernie Taupin, who grew up in Lincolnshire but doesn't really have much of an accent
He's been away from The U.K. For too long. He's starting to sound bizarre. Sad he lost his accent, was just watching an old interview and his British accent was so strong!
3:45 his laugh ='))
His accent.. Is is American? Is it Welsh? Is it English? Is it Scottish? Is Australian? He's just a fabulous man. ❤️
+Rachael Ferguson I think he gets caught up in his American character roll however he is British :)
Bale has remarked, "I was born in Wales but I'm not Welsh"
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you. Thank You.
idk how many times i have thought an actor/actress was american and was so so shocked to find out they were from another country and dont have an american accent
wtf i just watched him doing a LONDON premier interview, and he's accent was cockney London, now this is a different accent for american interview. Bizzare !!
It's human nature to mimic the person you are speaking with. Pay attention to your "accent" next time you talk to a 'gangsta'.
Why is he speaking in an American accent? He's a method actor. He's renowned for staying in character even when the camera aren't rolling. Yeah, it's a bit weird, but it clearly gets results. When he's not working on a movie he gives interviews in his native English accent.
He has an English accent most of the time...but some of the time I get a weird New York accent feel...like... How people in the wolf of wallstreet sound idk how to explain it...
Brooklyn?
+traven64 He's from Wales i believe
Irving Rosenfeld (his previous character) was from Brooklyn, so that would make sense.
+Max Hanson He was only born in Wales - it has never had anything to do with his accent. The family was English and he grew up in England.
Mustache game is seriously strong
RIP RIP RIP TO CHRISTIAN BALE