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Michael Fassbender
April 2, 1977
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
49 Years Old
Aries
Who Is Michael Fassbender?
Michael Fassbender is a German-Irish actor known for his intense and transformative performances across diverse roles. He possesses a remarkable ability to immerse himself fully in complex characters.
His breakout moment arrived with the 2008 drama Hunger, where his portrayal of Bobby Sands garnered significant critical acclaim. This role firmly established him as a formidable talent in contemporary cinema.
Early Life and Education
His early years were spent in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, where Michael Fassbender moved at age two with his German father, Josef, and Irish mother, Adele. The family operated a local restaurant, fostering a hardworking environment.
Fassbender later attended Fossa National School and St. Brendan's College, developing an interest in acting as a teenager. He then pursued formal training at the Drama Centre London, though he left before graduating to begin his career.
Notable Relationships
On the set of The Light Between Oceans in 2014, Michael Fassbender met Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, and their private romance soon blossomed. They married in a private ceremony in Ibiza on October 14, 2017.
The couple shares two sons, and they continue to maintain a low-key personal life away from the spotlight in Portugal.
Career Highlights
Michael Fassbender gained widespread recognition for his recurring role as Magneto in the X-Men film series, a character he embodied across multiple installments from 2011 to 2019. This franchise success garnered a global fanbase.
Beyond acting, he co-founded DMC Film in 2011 with producer Conor McCaughan, producing projects like Slow West and Assassin's Creed. The company focuses on ambitious, authored works with original filmmakers.
Fassbender has also earned two Academy Award nominations: one for Best Supporting Actor in 12 Years a Slave and another for Best Actor in Steve Jobs, cementing his critical acclaim.
Signature Quote
“I take my work seriously but I can't take myself too seriously. I'm in such a crazy privileged position.”