Men who played Batman: Then and now
Published On: Jul 18 2012 11:38:31 AM PDT
Updated On: Jul 19 2012 11:00:00 PM PDT
As "The Dark Knight Rises" opens in theaters, take a look back at some of the other men who've played the masked super hero.
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In order to play the role of Batman, English actor Christian Bale had to bulk up. With the assistance of a personal trainer, Bale gained nearly 100 pounds in muscle in just over six months. Bale starred in "Batman Begins" in 2005, "The Dark Knight" in 2008 and "The Dark Knight Rises" in 2012.
