History Creator / MichaelFassbender

Michael Fassbender (born April 2, 1977 in Heidelberg, Germany) is an Irish–German screen and stage actor and producer.

* ''ComicBook/TheKiller'' (2023) as the Killer

He had a handful of other notable roles over the next two years, but things really took off in 2011. That year he played more coveted (and well-received) roles than many actors have in their entire career including [[Characters/MarvelComicsMagneto Magneto]] in the ''[[Film/XMenFilmSeries X-Men]] film series staring with ''Film/XMenFirstClass'', UsefulNotes/CarlJung in ''Film/ADangerousMethod'', and Mr. Rochester in ''Film/{{Jane Eyre|2011}}''. He is known for his broodingly intense persona and dark charisma. While having a quick career turn is not uncommon for actors, few have been in so many high-profile roles so successfully. His career seems to be continuing strongly with roles in big films like Creator/RidleyScott's ''Film/{{Prometheus}}''. In 2013 he returned to work with Steve [=McQueen=], the director of ''Hunger'' and ''Shame,'' and played slaveowner Edwin Epps in ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'', a role he has garnered massive acclaim for, including nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.

He had a handful of other notable roles over the next two years, but things really took off in 2011. That year he played more coveted (and well-received) roles than many actors have in their entire career including ComicBook/{{Magneto}} in ''Film/XMenFirstClass'', UsefulNotes/CarlJung in ''Film/ADangerousMethod'', and Mr. Rochester in ''Film/{{Jane Eyre|2011}}''. He is known for his broodingly intense persona and dark charisma. While having a quick career turn is not uncommon for actors, few have been in so many high-profile roles so successfully. His career seems to be continuing strongly with roles in big films like Creator/RidleyScott's ''Film/{{Prometheus}}''. In 2013 he returned to work with Steve [=McQueen=], the director of ''Hunger'' and ''Shame,'' and played slaveowner Edwin Epps in ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'', a role he has garnered massive acclaim for, including nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.

* ''ComicBook/TheKiller'' (TBA)

* BadassBaritone: He has a very deep, silky voice.

* ''Next Goal Wins'' (TBA) as Thomas Rongen

* HeterosexualLifePartners: With Creator/JamesMcAvoy. While the two actually worked together in ''Series/BandOfBrothers'' they shared no screentime together. It wasn't until Film/XMenFirstClass that they really became friends. The two of them are separate, they are known to text, share videos and share a pint once in a while. Watch any interview/behind the scenes footage of them, and it’s very obvious they have a deep respect and care for each other very much.

** He was the runner up for ''Film/TotalRecall2012'' behind fellow Irishman Creator/ColinFarrell.

** He had a cameo appearance in Creator/WoodyAllen's ''Film/CassandrasDream'' but the scene was cut.
** He also lobbied hard for Creator/RosarioDawson's role in ''Film/{{Trance}}''. He tried to convince Creator/DannyBoyle to make her character male and make the film revolve around a gay romance, sex scenes and all. This was after Creator/JamesMcAvoy was cast in the lead which means that Fassbender ''really'' wanted to make a film where [[Film/XMenFilmSeries Charles and Erik]] have a romantic relationship.
** His first ever audition was for the role of Rafe in ''Film/PearlHarbor'' but he was passed over for Creator/BenAffleck.

** He's had a lifelong passion for motor racing, having actually wanted to be a racecar driver before an actor. He eventually got a chance to drive under Ferrari's "Corsa Pilota" training course before eventually moving to Porsche and getting involved in a full-season campaign in the European Le Mans Series with the eventual goal of getting to the [[UsefulNotes/TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans 24 Hours of Le Mans]]. Wiki/TheOtherWiki actually now lists him as an "actor and racing driver.''

* ''Film/JaneEyre'' (2011) as Edward Rochester

He had a handful of other notable roles over the next two years, but things really took off in 2011. That year he played more coveted (and well-received) roles than many actors have in their entire career including ComicBook/{{Magneto}} in ''Film/XMenFirstClass'', UsefulNotes/CarlJung in ''Film/ADangerousMethod'', and Mr. Rochester in ''Film/JaneEyre''. He is known for his broodingly intense persona and dark charisma. While having a quick career turn is not uncommon for actors, few have been in so many high-profile roles so successfully. His career seems to be continuing strongly with roles in big films like Creator/RidleyScott's ''Film/{{Prometheus}}''. In 2013 he returned to work with Steve [=McQueen=], the director of ''Hunger'' and ''Shame,'' and played slaveowner Edwin Epps in ''Film/TwelveYearsASlave'', a role he has garnered massive acclaim for, including nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.

** He was set to play Thomas Wolfe in ''Film/{{Genius}}'' but had to drop out, and Creator/JudeLaw replaced him.

* TheCastShowoff: He's shown off his bilingualism, speaking German for ''Film/IngloriousBasterds'' and ''Film/XMenFirstClass''.

* ProductionPosse: With Steve [=McQueen=]. Fassbender starred in all three films [=McQueen=] has directed (''Hunger'', ''Shame'', and ''12 Years a Slave''). They are friends in real life.

** ''Film/AlienCovenant'' (2017)

** Dated actress Zoe Kravitz (Angel) while they were filming ''X-Men: First Class''.
** Also dated his ''Shame'' costar Nicole Beharie.

** He's a self-proclaimed fan of the ''Franchise/AssassinsCreed'' games. Its movie adaptation is his first production as a movie co-producer.

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* HeterosexualLifePartners: With Creator/JamesMcAvoy. While the two actually worked together in ''Series/BandOfBrothers'' they shared no screentime together. It wasn't until Film/XMenFirstClass that they really became friends. The two of them are separate, they are known to text, share videos and share a pint once in a while.

** He's had a lifelong passion for motor racing, having actually wanted to be a racecar driver before an actor. He eventually got a chance to drive under Ferrari's "Corsa Pilota" training course before eventually moving to Porsche and getting involved in a full-season campaign in the European Le Mans Series with the eventual goal of getting to the [[UsefulNotes/TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans 24 Hours of Le Mans]]. UsefulNotes/TheOtherWiki actually now lists him as an "actor and racing driver.''

** He's had a lifelong passion for motor racing, having actually wanted to be a racecar driver before an actor. He eventually got a chance to drive under Ferrari's "Corsa Pilota" training course before eventually moving to Porsche and getting involved in a full-season campaign in the European Le Mans Series with the eventual goal of getting to the [[TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans 24 Hours of Le Mans]]. TheOtherWiki actually now lists him as an "actor and racing driver.''

He's been married to Creator/AliciaVikander since 2017. He also may or may not [[MemeticMutation be a shark]].

* TheCastShowoff: He's shown off his bilingualism, speaking German for ''Film/IngloriousBasterds'' and ''Film/XMenFirstClass''.

* ''Theatre/{{Macbeth}}'' (2015) as Macbeth