- Source of Wealth: Film, Television
- Age: 42
- Birth Place: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
- Marital Status: Single
- Full Name: Michael Fassbender
- Nationality: United States
- Date of Birth: April 2, 1977
- Ethnicity: German, Irish
- Occupation: Actor
- Education: Drama Centre London
Of German and Irish ancestry, Michael Fassbender is best recognized for his role as Magneto in the world renowned superhero film titled X-Men: First Class . Michael Fassbender is also known as Lieutenant Archie Hicox in the movie Inglourious Basterds and David in the fictional film Prometheus.
Fassbender’s other projects include Fish Tank, 300, Jane Eyre, A Dangerous Method, and Shame. His magnificent portrayal of role in Shame earned him BAFTA and Golden Globe Award nominations and won the Volpi Cup best-actor award during the 68th Venice International Film Festival in August 2011.
In July 2014, X-Men Files fans will once again see Michael Fassbender as Magneto in X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past. In 2014, Michael Fassbender was reported to be worth $30 million.