Michael Fassbender
Actor ● Producer ● Supporting Actor
Michael Fassbender was born April 2, 1977 in Heidelberg, Germany. In 2007, he caught the public's eye in the film 300 and also appeared in Angel. In 2008, he played Bobby Sands in Hunger. He starred in Inglorious Basterds in 2009 and Centurion in 2010. He held starring roles in 2011's Dangerous Method, Shame, X-Men: First Class and 2012's Prometheus. In 2013, Fassbender appeared in 12 Years a Slave, receiving an Oscar nomination.
Born on: 2 April, 1977
Born in: Heidelberg, Germany
Trivia:
When Fassbender was 17, he was hired to produce, direct and act in a stage adaptation of Quentin Tarantino's movie Reservoir Dogs.
Fassbender's role in the 2008 Steve McQueen film Hunger required Fassbender to lose a staggering 31 pounds. His unflinching commitment to the role of Irish Republican Bobby Sands paid off when he was awarded the British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an actor, and his performance garnered additional praise at the Cannes Film Festival.
Tarantino personally invited Fassbender to play Lieutenant Archie Hicox in the 2009 war film Inglorious Basterds.
Fassbender's role in the 2008 Steve McQueen film Hunger required Fassbender to lose a staggering 31 pounds. His unflinching commitment to the role of Irish Republican Bobby Sands paid off when he was awarded the British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an actor, and his performance garnered additional praise at the Cannes Film Festival.
Tarantino personally invited Fassbender to play Lieutenant Archie Hicox in the 2009 war film Inglorious Basterds.
Personal Quotes:
Regarding the broad diversity of his acting roles, Fassbender has explained, "I don't want to stay in my comfort zone. I want to take risks and keep myself scared.”
