Michael Fassbender
Last updated: January 15, 2020
2 Apr 1977Age: 42
Germany
Actor
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Zodiac sign
Aries
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Sexual orientation
Straight
174 lb
Body Measurements
- Height: 6 ft
- Weight: 174 lb
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Eye Color: Blue
Heidelberg, Germany.
Wife: Alicia Vikander (m. 2017)
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Who Is Michael Fassbender?
Michael Fassbender is a German-Irish based actor born on April 2, 1977. He landed significant roles in films such as Hunger (2008), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Shame (2011), A Dangerous Method (2011), Prometheus and others. He went on to play supervillain Magneto in X-Men films since 2011.
Early Life
Аt thе аgе оf twо, thе асtоr’ѕ раrеntѕ ѕhіftеd tо thе Іrіѕh сіtу оf Кіllаrnеу, Соuntу Кеrrу, whеrеіn thеу ореrаtеd thе Wеѕt Еnd Ноuѕе, knоwn аѕ а rеѕtаurаnt whеrеіn hіѕ fаthеr ѕеrvеd аѕ а сhеf.
His passion for acting came after he was cast for a play when he was 17. He joined London’s Drama Centre in 1996 but left in 1999 when he was cast in Three Sisters and toured the country with Oxford Theatre Company.
Personal Life
- Birth Name: Michael Fassbender
- Nationality: German and Irish
- Nickname: Fassy
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
- Ethnicity: White
Family Details
- Father: Josef Fassbender
- Mother: Adele Fassbender
- Siblings: Catherine Fassbender (Older Sister) (Neuropsychologist)
Distinctive Features
- Athletic Type
- Thin Lips
- Square shaped jaw and blue eyes
- Deep, calm voice with emotionally intense performances
Michael Fassbender Movies
Michael Fassbender Movies 
Michael Fassbender Girlfriend/Wife
Michael Fassbender Girlfriend/Wife Children
None.
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Alicia Vikander
(2014-Present)
Swedish actress, Alicia Vikander and Michael got married on Oct, 14, 2017, in Ibiza, Spain.
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Naomi Campbell
(2014)
English model, Naomi and Michael were rumored to have had a fling in Apr, 2014.
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Madalina Diana Ghenea
(2013)
Madalina Ghenea and Michael dated in October 2013
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Rosario Dawson
(2013)
Michael Fassbender is rumored to have hooked up with American actress, Rosario in 2013.
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Louise Hazel
(2013)
Olympia Louise Hazel and Fassbender dated in 2013.
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Nicole Beharie
(2012-2013)
From 2012 to Jan, 2013, Michael hooked up with American actress, Nicole Beharie.
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Zoë Kravitz
(2010-2011)
Michael Fassbender and Zoe Kravitz dated from 2010 to 2011.
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Leasi Andrews
(2008 - 2009)
Michael Fassbender and model and actress, Leasi dated from 2008 to 2009.
Michael Fassbender Quotes
Michael Fassbender Quotes - "We feel a lot of pressure about looking silly or appearing weak, whatever that means, or being a failure. You have to keep in your head: what’s the worst that can happen?" - Michael Fassbender
- "People are complicated. Our behavior towards one another is strange. So I like opportunities to investigate that." - Michael Fassbender
- "We moved to Ireland when I was two and we settled in Killarney, Co Kerry. Where we were living in Germany is very industrial and very grey and my parents wanted to have countryside around for my sister and I to grow up in." - Michael Fassbender
- "Everything I put my name to and take part in, I want to be good. That’s not saying it will always happen. But I want to make bold choices." - Michael Fassbender
- "You want society to accept you; but you can’t even accept yourself." - Michael Fassbender
- "Everyone’s crazy anyway. And those who think they aren’t, are the ones who are even crazier – because they’re in denial." - Michael Fassbender
- "Big things have small beginnings." - Michael Fassbender
- "It’s more interesting isn’t it, if I’ve got a hedonistic dark side?" - Michael Fassbender
- "I take my work seriously but I can’t take myself too seriously. I’m in such a crazy privileged position." - Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender House
Michael Fassbender House - Despite being a millionaire, Michael Fassbender still prefers to live in the flat in London, which he rented over 20 years ago when struggling to be an actor.
Actor Michael Fassbender and and his wife Alicia Vikander purchased a luxury apartment overlooking the Tagus river in the charming hilltop district of Alfama in old Lisbon, Portugal. The lavish estate includes a private garden terrace, a swimming pool with all the bells and whistles overlooking the Tagus River.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal.
Price: $2.2 million
Michael Fassbender Cars and Bikes
Michael Fassbender Cars and Bikes Michael marks acting break with bike trip
After filming Prometheus he went on a 3000-mile motorcycle holiday with his father. They travelled around Europe for two months. He rode a BMW GS.
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BMW GS
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Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Michael Fassbender Hobbies and Interests
Michael Fassbender Hobbies and Interests - He has a passion for Formula 1 car racing.
- Favorite Songs – “Orion” by Metallica, “Beneath the Remains” by Sepultura, “Reign in Blood” by Slayer.
- Favorite Band – Nirvana, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Public Enemy, Jack White, Jay-Z, Muddy Waters, Tom Waits, The Chieftains.
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Skydiving
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Motorbikes
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Racing
Michael Fassbender Tattoos
Michael Fassbender Tattoos Michael Fassbender does not have any tattoos and does not appear to be interested in getting any.
Michael Fassbender Fears and Phobias
Michael Fassbender Fears and Phobias -
Deportation
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Armadillos
Michael Fassbender Facts&Trivia
Michael Fassbender Facts&Trivia -
His first film audition was for the role of Rafe Cawley in Pearl Harbor which was later played by Ben Affleck.
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He worked in bars and in a London warehouse before fame to supplement in acting needs.
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Michael Fassbender is mostly seen as a villain or an anti-hero in movie and TV roles, with a distinct calm and deep voice used for intense and gritty performances.
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Michael Fassbender is close friends with popular actor and frequent co-star Steve McQueen and James McAvoy.
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Michael speaks both English and German. But, his first language is English.
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He was supposed to play the role of the vampire Adam in the 2013 film Only Lovers Left Alive but was replaced by Tom Hiddleston after he opted out of the project.
Michael Fassbender Winning Awards
Michael Fassbender Winning Awards 
AACTA International Award
2014
Best Supporting Actor in 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Best of Show
2015
Short Film in Zero (2015)
EDA Award
2012
Best Actor in Shame (2011)
EDA Award
2012
Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction in Shame (2011)
AFCA Award
2015
Best Actor in Steve Jobs (2015)
ACCA
2011
Best Actor in a Leading Role in Shame (2011)
ACCA
2009
Best Cast Ensemble in Inglourious Basterds (2009)
BFCC Award
2013
Best Ensemble in 12 Years a Slave (2013)
British Independent Film Award
2011
Best Actor in Shame (2011)
- Michael Fassbender is not on social media.
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