Michael Fassbender
Born in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now Germany]
Who is Michael Fassbender?
Michael Fassbender is hOPE (2026) cast and major European/Hollywood prestige actor. Their film and television work anchors discovery across Celluloid’s Stars directory and catalog titles.
Celluloid Star Index: 76.1/100 across 3 scored titles — highest-rated: 12 Years a Slave (89%). Popularity and People’s Choice votes are not part of this score.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Major domestic and international screen recognition
- High global search and streaming visibility
- HOPE (2026) cast and major European/Hollywood prestige actor
Most searched questions about Michael Fassbender
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Michael Fassbender — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
How old is Michael Fassbender?
Born April 2, 1977, in Heidelberg, West Germany → 49; raised in Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
What is Michael Fassbender’s nationality?
German-Irish — German father, Irish mother; raised Catholic in Ireland and identifies as Irish. Family lore: his mother is a great-grand-niece of Michael Collins.
Who is Michael Fassbender’s wife?
Swedish actress Alicia Vikander — met filming The Light Between Oceans (2014); private wedding in Ibiza, October 2017.
How many children does Michael Fassbender have?
Two sons (b. 2021 and 2024); names kept private.
What is Michael Fassbender’s net worth?
Estimated ~$40 million; reported per-film fee $3–8M. Treat all celebrity net-worth figures as estimates — Celluloid does not audit private wealth.
What is HOPE (2026) and his role?
Fassbender and Vikander play CG-disguised aliens in Na Hong-jin’s HOPE; Cannes competition premiere May 17, 2026; US release Sept 9, 2026. The couple never filmed together — “Alicia told me to do it!”
Has Michael Fassbender won an Oscar?
No wins; 2 nominations — 12 Years a Slave (2014) and Steve Jobs (2016). Won Venice’s Volpi Cup for Shame (2011).
Is Michael Fassbender a racing driver?
Yes — Porsche-backed “Road to Le Mans” program; raced the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2022 and 2023.
What are Michael Fassbender’s most famous movies?
Magneto in four X-Men films; Hunger, Inglourious Basterds, Shame, Prometheus, 12 Years a Slave, Steve Jobs, The Killer (2023), Black Bag (2025).
What are his upcoming projects (2026)?
The Agency Season 2 (Paramount+ with Showtime) — S1 became Showtime’s most-watched new series; S2 premiered June 21, 2026. He also executive produces.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Star Index
- 76.1/100
- Quality, depth, 70+ consistency
- Career average
- 81%
- 3 scored titles
Upcoming on Celluloid
- HOPE September 7, 2026 · Coming soon
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
- Germany 1
- South Korea 1
- United Kingdom 1
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Michael Fassbender titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglourious Basterds | 2009 | LT. Archie Hicox | Cannes Film Festival | $321M |
| Hope | 2026 | Ma'veyyo | Cannes Film Festival | $34M |
| 12 Years a Slave | 2013 | Edwin Epps | Toronto International Film Festival | $187M |
| Agatha Christie's Poirot | 1989 | George Abernethie | — | — |
| The Agency | 2024 | Brandon 'Martian' Colby / Paul Lewis | — | — |
| Band of Brothers | 2001 | Burton P. (Pat) Christenson | — | — |
| X-Men: Days of Future Past | 2014 | Erik Lehnsherr | — | $748M |
| X-Men: Apocalypse | 2016 | Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto | — | $544M |
| Dark Phoenix | 2019 | Erik Lensherr / Magneto | — | $252M |
| Alien: Covenant | 2017 | David / Walter | — | $241M |
| 300 | 2007 | Stelios | — | $456M |
| Prometheus | 2012 | David | — | $403M |