Michael Fassbender

Born:April 2, 1977

Place of Birth:Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now Germany]

Known For:Acting

Biography

Michael Fassbender, born on April 2, 1977, is a versatile actor of German-Irish descent. His career is marked by a multitude of prestigious nominations, including two Academy Awards nods, four BAFTA Awards nominations, and three Golden Globe Award nominations. Renowned for his talent, in 2020, he was recognized as one of Ireland's greatest film actors by The Irish Times, solidifying his place in the industry.

Originating from Germany but raised in Ireland from a young age, Fassbender's acting journey began to unfold with his breakout role in the film "300" in 2006. Prior to that, he showcased his skills in projects like the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers" and the fantasy drama "Hex" on Sky One. However, it was his portrayal of Bobby Sands in "Hunger" (2008) that truly brought him into the limelight, earning him a British Independent Film Award.

Fassbender's career continued to soar with memorable performances in acclaimed films such as "Shame" (2011), where he played a compelling role as a sex addict, and "12 Years a Slave" (2013), which garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His range as an actor was further demonstrated in movies like "X-Men: First Class" (2011), "Prometheus" (2012), and "Steve Jobs" (2015), where he embodied complex characters with depth and intensity.

Beyond his acting prowess, Fassbender has ventured into the world of auto racing, showcasing his passion for speed and competition. Starting with the Ferrari Challenge in 2017, he has since transitioned to competing in the European Le Mans Series as part of Proton Competition, adding another dimension to his already multifaceted career.

In 2017, Fassbender tied the knot with Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, further solidifying his personal life while continuing to make his mark in the entertainment industry. With a magnetic presence on screen and a dedication to his craft, Michael Fassbender remains a captivating figure in the world of cinema, consistently delivering compelling performances that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Filmography

Acting

Black Bag

George Woodhouse

2025

When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

Inglourious Basterds

LT. Archie Hicox

2009

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.

Prometheus

David

2012

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Alien: Covenant

David / Walter

2017

The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.

300 Stelios

2007

Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.

X-Men: Apocalypse

Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto

2016

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Erik Lehnsherr

2014

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

12 Years a Slave

Edwin Epps

2013

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

Dark Phoenix

Erik Lensherr / Magneto

2019

The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she's hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey's new abilities to rule the galaxy.

Assassin's Creed

Callum Lynch / Aguilar de Nerha

2016

Through a technology that unlocks the generic memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templar Order.

The Killer

2023

After a fateful miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.

Shame

Brandon

2011

Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.

Eden Lake

Steve

2008

When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival.

Kneecap

Arló

2024

When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

Steve Jobs

2015

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

The Snowman

Harry Hole

2017

Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous looking snowman.

Centurion

Centurion Quintus Dias

2010

Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.

The Counselor

2013

A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.

Jonah Hex

Burke

2010

Gunslinger Jonah Hex is appointed by President Ulysses Grant to track down terrorist Quentin Turnbull, a former Confederate officer determined on unleashing hell on earth. Jonah not only secures freedom by accepting this task, he also gets revenge on the man who slayed his wife and child.

Haywire

Paul

2011

A black ops soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and left for dead.

Jane Eyre

Edward Rochester

2011

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?

A Dangerous Method

Carl Jung

2011

Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.

Macbeth

2015

Feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's Scottish play about General Macbeth whose ambitious wife urges him to use wicked means in order to gain power of the throne over the sitting king, Duncan.

Song to Song

Cook

2017

In this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, two entangled couples — struggling songwriters Faye and BV, and music mogul Cook and the waitress whom he ensnares — chase success through a rock ‘n’ roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.

The Light Between Oceans

Tom Sherbourne

2016

A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.

Fish Tank

Connor O'Reily

2009

Fifteen-year-old Mia is in a constant state of war with her family and the world around her. When she meets her party-girl mother’s charming new boyfriend Connor, she is amazed to find he returns her attention, and believes he might help her start to make sense of her life.

Blood Creek

Richard Wirth

2009

A man and his brother on a mission of revenge become trapped in a harrowing occult experiment dating back to the Third Reich.

Frank

2014

A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.

QT8: The First Eight

Self (archive footage)

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Slow West

Silas

2015

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.

X-Men: First Class

Erik Lehnsherr

2011

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.

Production

Black Bag

Associate Producer

2025

Assassin's Creed

Producer

2016

Scrapper

Executive Producer

2023

A resourceful 12-year-old, who secretly lives alone in her flat in a working-class suburb of London, makes money stealing bikes with her best friend Ali and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle. But when her estranged father turns up out of the blue, she's forced to confront reality.

The Kitchen

Executive Producer

2023

Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions.

Slow West

Executive Producer

2015

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.