LOS ANGELES — Christian Bale says he acted like a “punk” and that his profane tongue-lashing on the set of “Terminator: Salvation” was inexcusable.

In remarks on a Los Angeles morning radio show last week, Bale said he never intended to get physical with cinematographer Shane Hurlbut. He also said he was likely channeling too much of his character, John Conner.

Bale also told the “Kevin and Bean” show on KROQ 106.7 that he and Hurlbut had reconciled and went on to work together for another month following the tirade.

The outburst, which occurred last year on the set in New Mexico, was posted this week on the celebrity gossip site TMZ. It has become an Internet sensation, inspiring a music remix, spoofs, and punch lines for the “Kevin and Bean” show.

— From wire reports