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Michael Fassbender - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 02, 1977 |
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| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Michael Fassbender's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Magneto in the X-Men franchise, and starring in films such as '12 Years a Slave,' 'Shame,' 'Inglourious Basterds,' and 'Steve Jobs'. |
Intro
Michael Fassbender is a German-Irish actor known for his dynamic performances in film and television, including acclaimed roles in '12 Years a Slave,' 'Shame,' and as Magneto in the 'X-Men' film series.
Early Life & Background
Michael Fassbender was born to a German father and an Irish mother. His family moved to Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, when he was two. He was raised Catholic and attended Fossa National School followed by St. Brendan's College.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as IRA activist Bobby Sands in 'Hunger' (2008).
- Critical acclaim for performances in 'Shame' (2011) and '12 Years a Slave' (2013), earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
- Portraying Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto in the 'X-Men' film series (2011–2019).
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Steve Jobs' (2015).
- Starred in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' (2009).
Trivia
- Fassbender is fluent in both English and German.
- He is also an avid racing driver and has competed in several professional motorsports events.
- He co-founded the production company Finn McCool Films.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Michael Fassbender?
Michael Fassbender is 49 years old.
When was Michael Fassbender born?
Michael Fassbender was born the 2 April 1977.
Where is Michael Fassbender from?
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany.
On His Birth-Day
About April 2nd, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: Released in 1977, Fleetwood Mac's album 'Rumours' achieved significant commercial success, topping music charts and becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time.
- Day of the week: April 2nd, 1977 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Rich Girl by Daryl Hall & John Oates
- #1 UK song: Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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