Michael Fassbender After a slow start to his career, Michael Fassbender has become one of Hollywood's leading actors. (more) Michael Fassbender German-born Irish actor Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michael-Fassbender Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 16, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts Born: April 2, 1977, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now Germany] (age 47) (Show more) Notable Family Members: spouse Alicia Vikander (Show more) Married To: Alicia Vikander (2017–present) (Show more) Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In): "Dark Phoenix" (2019) "The Snowman" (2017) "Alien: Covenant" (2017) "Song to Song" (2017) "Assassin's Creed" (2016) "Trespass Against Us" (2016) "The Light Between Oceans" (2016) "X-Men: Apocalypse" (2016) "Steve Jobs" (2015) "Macbeth" (2015) "Slow West" (2015) "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) "Frank" (2014) "The Counselor" (2013) "12 Years a Slave" (2013) "Prometheus" (2012) "Haywire" (2011) "Shame" (2011) "A Dangerous Method" (2011) "X: First Class" (2011) "Jane Eyre" (2011) "Jonah Hex" (2010) "Centurion" (2010) "Blood Creek" (2009) "Inglourious Basterds" (2009) "Fish Tank" (2009) "The Devil's Whore" (2008) "Eden Lake" (2008) "Hunger" (2008) "Angel" (2007) "Trial & Retribution" (2006–2007) "300" (2006) "Poirot" (2005) "Hex" (2004–2005) "Murphy's Law" (2005) "William and Mary" (2005) "Holby City" (2002) "NCS Manhunt" (2002) "Band of Brothers" (2001) "Hearts and Bones" (2001) (Show more) See all related content { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Has Michael Fassbender won an Oscar? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Michael Fassbender has not won an Academy Award. However, he has received Oscar nominations for his performances in 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Steve Jobs (2016)." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What films has Michael Fassbenderu2019s made with Steve McQueen? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Fassbender has acted in a number of Steve McQueenu2019s movies, including Hunger (2008), Shame (2011), and 12 Years a Slave (2013)." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who is Michael Fassbender married to? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In 2017 Fassbender married Alicia Vikander, his costar in The Light Between Oceans (2016). The couple has two children." } } ] } Top Questions Has Michael Fassbender won an Oscar? Michael Fassbender has not won an Academy Award. However, he has received Oscar nominations for his performances in 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Steve Jobs (2016).

　　What films has Michael Fassbender’s made with Steve McQueen? Fassbender has acted in a number of Steve McQueen’s movies, including Hunger (2008), Shame (2011), and 12 Years a Slave (2013).

　　Who is Michael Fassbender married to? In 2017 Fassbender married Alicia Vikander, his costar in The Light Between Oceans (2016). The couple has two children.

　　Michael Fassbender (born April 2, 1977, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now Germany]) is a German-Irish actor who is known for his ability to immerse himself in a wide range of roles and is especially adept at playing complex and difficult characters. Fassbender’s notable films include Inglourious Basterds (2009), Shame (2011), 12 Years a Slave (2013), and Steve Jobs (2015). He has also appeared in several X-Men movies. Fassbender was born in Heidelberg, West Germany. His mother, Adele Fassbender, is from Northern Ireland, and his father, Josef Fassbender, is German. The family—which included an elder sister—moved to Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, ...(100 of 666 words)

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