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Michael Fassbender (born 2 April 1977) is an Irish-German actor. He is best known for playing Lt. Archie Hicox in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Magneto in the superhero blockbuster X-Men: First Class (2011). His other credits include the 2006 film 300, the 2009 film Fish Tank, the 2011 Jane Eyre adaptation, the 2011 David Cronenberg film A Dangerous Method, in which he plays psychologist Carl Jung, as well as the acclaimed Steve McQueen-directed movies Hunger (2008) and Shame (2011), the more recent of which won him a best actor award at the 2011 Venice Film Festival. He will star in the upcoming Ridley Scott film, Prometheus (2012).
Filmography Michael Fassbender
October 2023
November 2017
The Snowman
Crime, Thriller, Drama Directed by: Tomas AlfredsonWith: Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson,...When an elite crime squad's lead detective (Fassbender) investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit (Ferguson), the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one... Read more...
July 2017
Song to Song
Drama, Musical, Romantic Directed by: Terrence MalickWith: Rooney Mara, Natalie Portman, Ryan Gosling,...Two intersecting love triangles. Obsession and betrayal set against the music scene in Austin, Texas.
May 2017
Alien: Covenant
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama Directed by: Ridley ScottWith: Michael Fassbender, Jussie Smollett, Billy Crudup,...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. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
December 2016
Assassin's Creed
Action, Science Fiction Directed by: Justin KurzelWith: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy IronsThrough a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and... Read more...
November 2016
The Light Between Oceans
Drama Directed by: Derek CianfranceWith: Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Rachel WeiszA lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
May 2016
X-Men : Apocalypse
Action, Fantasy, Adventure Directed by: Bryan SingerWith: Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman,...Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds... Read more...
February 2016
Steve Jobs
Biographical Directed by: Danny BoyleWith: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth RogenSet 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.
November 2015
Slow West
Action, Thriller, Western Directed by: John MacleanWith: Michael Fassbender, Kodi Smit-McPhee,...A young Scottish man travels across America in pursuit of the woman he loves, attracting the attention of an outlaw who is willing to serve as a guide.
May 2014
X-Men : Days of Future Past
Action, Fantasy, Adventure Directed by: Bryan SingerWith: Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Hoult,...The X-Men must travel in time to change a major historical event that could globally impact on man and mutant kind.
January 2014
12 Years a Slave
Drama Directed by: Steve McQueenWith: Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejiofor12 YEARS A SLAVE is based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. 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 (personified by a malevolent slave owner) as well as... Read more...
Frank
Comedy Directed by: Lenny AbrahamsonWith: Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson,...Jon, a young wanna-be musician, discovers he's bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.
November 2013
The Counselor
Thriller, Drama Directed by: Ridley ScottWith: Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Michael Fassbender,...A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking.
Formula 1
Documentary Directed by: Paul CrowderWith: Michael Fassbender, Niki Lauda, Mario AndrettiSet in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.
May 2012
Prometheus
Action, Drama Directed by: Ridley ScottWith: Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Noomi RapaceA 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.
April 2012
Haywire
Crime, Thriller Directed by: Steven SoderberghWith: Ewan McGregor, Antonio Banderas, Michael Douglas,...Mallory Kane (Carano) is a highly trained operative who works for a government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her in her own agency.... Read more...
January 2012
Shame
Drama Directed by: Steve McQueenWith: Michael Fassbender & Carey MulliganBrandon is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister moves into his apartment, Brandon's world spirals out of control. Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences... Read more...
January 2012
Jane Eyre
Drama, Romantic Directed by: Cary FukunagaWith: Mia Wasikowska, Jamie Bell, Michael Fassbender,...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 meets 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... Read more...
January 2012