Michael Fassbender
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Michael Fassbender
Date of Birth: April 2, 1977
Place of Birth: Heidelberg, West Germany
Height: 183 cm (6′0″)
Weight: ~78 kg
Religion: Raised Catholic
Nationality: Irish-German
Ancestry: German father; Northern Irish mother
Languages: English, German
Marital Status: Married to Alicia Vikander (2017–)
Children: 1 (born 2021)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Racing Driver
Education: Drama Centre London (attended)
Net Worth: $40M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Global cinema audience
Businesses: Motorsport & production ventures
Notable Works: X-Men (Magneto), 12 Years a Slave, Steve Jobs, Shame, Inglourious Basterds
Current Residence: Portugal & Ireland
Number of Houses: EU properties
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Killarney, Ireland from age two.
- Found passion for acting in youth productions.
- Moved to London to train and begin career.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2008: Breakout in Hunger (Steve McQueen).
- 2011–2019: Magneto in X-Men films.
- 2013: Oscar nomination for 12 Years a Slave.
- 2015: Oscar nomination for Steve Jobs.
- 2020s: Competes in endurance racing (WEC/Le Mans).
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Two-time Academy Award nominee.
- Winner of multiple critics’ awards.
- Venice & Cannes festival accolades across films.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Fluent in English and conversational German.
- Worked frequently with director Steve McQueen.
- Performs intense physical/psychological roles.
- Co-stars with wife Alicia Vikander in The Light Between Oceans.
- Motorsport enthusiast—races GT and prototypes.
- Known for meticulous preparation and research.
- Raised in Ireland; identifies strongly as Irish.
- Appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s ensemble films.
- Enjoys low-profile life in Europe.
- Has produced select indie features.
- Practices fitness and track training for roles.
- Respected for on-screen intensity.
- Did theatre before film breakthrough.
- Supports arts and youth initiatives.
- Private about family life.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael Fassbender born?
April 2, 1977 (Heidelberg, West Germany).
Height?
183 cm (6′0″).
Famous roles?
X-Men (Magneto), 12 Years a Slave, Steve Jobs, Shame.
Married?
Yes—Alicia Vikander (2017–).
Children?
One child (2021).
Net worth?
$40M+ estimate.
Citizenship?
Irish and German.
Residence?
Portugal & Ireland.
Racing?
Competes in endurance racing (incl. Le Mans/WEC).
Awards?
Multiple major nominations; critics’ wins.
Languages?
English, German.
Stage work?
Yes—classically trained; stage roles.
Production?
Has produced select projects.
Public image?
Intense, respected, private.