Michael Fassbender
Born in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now Germany]
Who is Michael Fassbender?
Michael Fassbender is an actor, born on 2 April 1977 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now Germany]. Best-known screen credits include Inglourious Basterds (2009), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and X-Men: Apocalypse (2016).
Most searched questions about Michael Fassbender
Quick answers to common questions about Michael Fassbender.
How old is Michael Fassbender?
Michael Fassbender is 49 years old, born on 2 April 1977 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now Germany].
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).
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 86%
- 2 scored titles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope | 2026 | Ma'veyyo | Cannes Film Festival | $49M |
| Inglourious Basterds | 2009 | LT. Archie Hicox | Cannes Film Festival | $321M |
| 12 Years a Slave | 2013 | Edwin Epps | Toronto International Film Festival | $187M |
| Agatha Christie's Poirot | 1989 | George Abernethie | — | — |
| Band of Brothers | 2001 | Burton P. (Pat) Christenson | — | — |
| The Agency | 2024 | Brandon 'Martian' Colby / Paul Lewis | — | — |
| Alien: Covenant | 2017 | David / Walter | — | $241M |
| Prometheus | 2012 | David | — | $403M |
| X-Men: Days of Future Past | 2014 | Erik Lehnsherr | — | $748M |
| The Counselor | 2013 | The Counselor | — | $71M |
| X-Men: Apocalypse | 2016 | Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto | — | $544M |
| Dark Phoenix | 2019 | Erik Lensherr / Magneto | — | $252M |