Michael Fassbender, born on April 2, 1977, in Heidelberg, Germany, is an internationally renowned actor with German and Irish roots. Raised in Killarney, Ireland, by an Irish mother and a German father, Fassbender showed an early interest in acting. He studied at the Drama Centre London, one of the leading conservatories for dramatic arts in the UK. His career has been marked by a series of intense and complex roles that have showcased his remarkable range as an actor.

Interests

Apart from acting, Fassbender has a passion for car racing and has participated in various competitions. He is also an enthusiast of history and culture, interests that often reflect in the roles he chooses. Fassbender is known for his commitment to preparing for his roles, immersing himself fully in the characters he portrays.

Major Films

"Hunger" (2008): His portrayal of political prisoner Bobby Sands in this drama garnered international attention, showcasing his ability to physically and emotionally transform for a role.

"Shame" (2011): In this film, Fassbender played a man struggling with sex addiction, a performance that was praised for its intensity and vulnerability.

"12 Years a Slave" (2013): As the cruel slave owner Edwin Epps, Fassbender delivered a powerful and disturbing performance, earning an Oscar nomination.

"Steve Jobs" (2015): Portraying the famous Apple co-founder, Fassbender displayed a wide emotional range, capturing the complexity and contradictions of his character.

Filmography

2006 - "300" (Zack Snyder)

2008 - "Hunger" (Steve McQueen)

2009 - "Fish Tank" (Andrea Arnold)

2009 - "Inglourious Basterds" (Quentin Tarantino)

2010 - "Centurion" (Neil Marshall)

2011 - "Jane Eyre" (Cary Joji Fukunaga)

2011 - "X-Men: First Class" (Matthew Vaughn)

2011 - "A Dangerous Method" (David Cronenberg)

2011 - "Shame" (Steve McQueen)

2012 - "Prometheus" (Ridley Scott)

2013 - "12 Years a Slave" (Steve McQueen)

2013 - "The Counselor" (Ridley Scott)

2014 - "Frank" (Lenny Abrahamson)

2014 - "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (Bryan Singer)

2015 - "Slow West" (John Maclean)

2015 - "Macbeth" (Justin Kurzel)

2016 - "X-Men: Apocalypse" (Bryan Singer)

2016 - "Assassin's Creed" (Justin Kurzel)

2017 - "Alien: Covenant" (Ridley Scott)

2017 - "The Snowman" (Tomas Alfredson)

2019 - "Dark Phoenix" (Simon Kinberg)