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Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender was born in Heidelberg, Germany, April 2nd 1977.
Michael Fassbender is of German and Irish parentage, German from his Father side and Irish, (Northern Ireland) from his Mother side.
Michael was raised in the town of Killarney, Co.Kerry in South West Ireland
He can speak fluent German the reason being his first language were German and English.
Some of Michael’s recognised movies:
• X-Men First Class
• Jane Eyre
• Jonah Hex
• Centurion
• Inglourious Basterds
• Fish Tank
• Eden Lake
• Hunger
• 300
Michael Fassbender is currently dating X-Men First Class Co Star – Zoe Kravitz.
Fassbender’s action packed film directed by Ridley Scott; Prometheus, will be out in 2012 probably on June 8.
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Michael Fassbender - news / articles
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Gosling, Close and Fassbender triumph at IFTAs -
12 February 2012
-Ryan Gosling, Glenn Close and Michael Fassbender were among the big winners at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) in Dublin on Saturday night (11Feb12).-The Ides of March star saw off competition Don Cheadle, Leonardo DiCaprio and Gary Oldman to take home the Best
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Colman and Fassbender triumph at Evening Standard awards -
6 February 2012
the audience at the London Film Museum, "This film will be the thing I'm most proud of until I die - apart from my husband."- Michael Fassbender scored the Best Actor nod for Jane Eyre and Shame and Swinton's dark drama We Need to Talk About Kevin was named Best Film.- V
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Fassbender saved from shame by GQ editor -
3 February 2012
-A GQ editor has rushed to defend Michael Fassbender following reports he was kicked out of a showbiz party for drunken behaviour.-Fassbender was said to have been asked to leave after becoming "a bit of a handful" at the glitzy bash, hosted by the men's magazine following
Michael Fassbender - what members say
review by Highhat from
Midlands is not in the UK, apparently. 16 November 2011
review by Electricvic from London
Courage of conviction 9 February 2010
review by Nootlin from London
Up there with the best of the rest 13 September 2009
Michael Fassbender - filmography
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Prometheus
(2012)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron
Director: Ridley Scott
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Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. The film takes a team of scientists and explorers on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand ..read more »
 
71%
from 43 members
Currently unavailable
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Shame - Blu-ray
(2012)
Starring: Nicole Beharie, Michael Fassbender, James Badge Dale
Director: Steve McQueen
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An outwardly ordinary man must come to terms with his inner compulsions in this powerful drama from filmmaker Steve McQueen. Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a successful businessman in his early 30s who lives in New York. To most around him, Brandon seems cool and introverted, but inside Brandon is ..read more »
69%
from 25 members
Not available for rental
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Jane Eyre - Blu-ray
(2011)
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell
Director: Cary Fukunaga
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Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender star in the romantic drama based on Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, from acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre). In the story, Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. As she reflects upon the ..read more »
72%
from 22 members
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X-Men - First Class
on DVD
(2011)
Starring: James McAvoy, January Jones, Rose Byrne
Director: Matthew Vaughn
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Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch enemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest ..read more »
77%
from 13,403 members
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Jane Eyre
(2011)
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell
Director: Cary Fukunaga
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Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender star in the romantic drama based on Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, from acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre). In the story, Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. As she reflects upon the ..read more »
71%
from 207 members
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X-Men - First Class - Blu-ray
(2011)
Starring: James McAvoy, January Jones, Rose Byrne
Director: Matthew Vaughn
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Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch enemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest ..read more »
81%
from 203 members
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Shame
(2011)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale
Director: Steve McQueen
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Brandon is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister moves into his apartment, Brandon's world spirals out of control. From director Steve McQueen (Hunger), Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we ..read more »
70%
from 169 members
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Centurion - Blu-ray
(2010)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko
Director: Neil Marshall
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Watch now: Unavailable
Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.
63%
from 4,615 members
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Jonah Hex - Blu-ray
(2010)
Starring: John Malkovich, Josh Brolin, Megan Fox
Director: Jimmy Hayward
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Watch now: Unavailable
Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin), a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort who can track anyone...and anything. Having survived death, Jonah's violent history is steeped in myth and legend and has left him with one foot in the ..read more »
51%
from 5,792 members
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Centurion
on DVD
(2010)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko
Director: Neil Marshall
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.
63%
from 11,641 members
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Jonah Hex
on DVD
(2010)
Starring: John Malkovich, Josh Brolin, Megan Fox
Director: Jimmy Hayward
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Watch now: Unavailable
Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin), a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort who can track anyone...and anything. Having survived death, Jonah's violent history is steeped in myth and legend and has left him with one foot in the ..read more »
52%
from 7,459 members
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Blood Creek
on DVD
(2009)
Starring: Dominic Purcell, Henry Cavill, Michael Fassbender
Director: Joel Schumacher
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A family's involvement with the Nazis comes back to haunt them after 70 years in this thriller from director Joel Schumacher. Dominic Purcell (PRISON BREAK) and Henry Cavill (THE TUDORS) star as brothers united by a search for vengeance.
52%
from 909 members
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Inglourious Basterds - Blu-ray
(2009)
Starring: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent
Director: Quentin Tarantino
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Inglourious Basterds begins in German-occupied France, where Shoshanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris, where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of ..read more »
78%
from 701 members
Not available for rental
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Inglourious Basterds
(2009)
Starring: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent
Director: Quentin Tarantino
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Inglourious Basterds begins in German-occupied France, where Shoshanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris, where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of ..read more »
77%
from 4,694 members
Not available for rental
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Fish Tank - Blu-ray
(2009)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Harry Treadaway, Kierston Wareing
Director: Andrea Arnold
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In Fish Tank, 15 year old Mia's life is turned on its head when her mum brings home a new boyfriend. Director Andrea Arnold casts the same unflinching, unprejudiced gaze and touches on the themes of her Oscar-winning short Wasp to create an original and unsettling tale for our age.
Following his ..read more »
68%
from 2,939 members
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Fish Tank
on DVD
(2009)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Harry Treadaway, Kierston Wareing
Director: Andrea Arnold
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In Fish Tank, 15 year old Mia's life is turned on its head when her mum brings home a new boyfriend. Director Andrea Arnold casts the same unflinching, unprejudiced gaze and touches on the themes of her Oscar-winning short Wasp to create an original and unsettling tale for our age.
Following his ..read more »
70%
from 15,895 members
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Eden Lake
on DVD
(2008)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Turgoose
Director: James Watkins
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Watch now: Included in all packages with LOVEFiLM Instant
This decidedly British take on the likes of Michael Haneke's FUNNY GAMES and the French shocker THEM finds young teacher Jenny (KELLY REILLY - MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) and boyfriend Steve (Michael Fassbender - HUNGER, 300) enjoying a peaceful holiday at the eponymous idyllic ..read more »
64%
from 19,984 members
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Hunger
on DVD
(2008)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham, Helena Bereen
Director: Steve McQueen (i), Steve McQueen
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Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost ..read more »
66%
from 14,477 members
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Eden Lake - Blu-ray
(2008)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Turgoose
Director: James Watkins
Certificate:
Watch now: Included in all packages with LOVEFiLM Instant
This decidedly British take on the likes of Michael Haneke's FUNNY GAMES and the French shocker THEM finds young teacher Jenny (KELLY REILLY - MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) and boyfriend Steve (Michael Fassbender - HUNGER, 300) enjoying a peaceful holiday at the eponymous idyllic ..read more »
65%
from 4,798 members
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300 - Blu-ray
(2007)
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Andrew Pleavin
Director: Zack Snyder
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Watch now: £2.49
Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD) is an impressive visual ..read more »
76%
from 9,179 members
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Angel
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Janine Duvitski, Christopher Benjamin, Lucy Russell
Director: Francois Ozon
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Acclaimed French filmmaker François Ozon directs this lush adaptation of a novel by the English writer Elizabeth Taylor. ANGEL begins in England in 1905, with the beauty of the title (Romola Garai) ardently pursuing a career as a writer. Her book catches the fancy of the British public, and soon ..read more »
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from 1,774 member
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300 - HD
(2007)
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Andrew Pleavin
Director: Zack Snyder
Certificate:
Watch now: £2.49
Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD) is an impressive visual ..read more »
76%
from 1,617 member
Not currently released
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300
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Andrew Pleavin
Director: Zack Snyder
Certificate:
Watch now: £2.49
Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD) is an impressive visual ..read more »
72%
from 72,191 members
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Hex - Season 2
(5 discs)
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Jemima Rooper, Christina Cole, Michael Fassbender
Director: Brian Grant
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The battle to save the world from evil continues in the second season of the highly-acclaimed, supernatural drama series, Hex. The drama continues with Cassie's (Christina Cole) realisation that the demon love child she thought she aborted is actually alive and growing at an astonishingly ..read more »
67%
from 2,849 members
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A Bear Named Winnie
(2004)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Gil Bellows, David Suchet
Director: John Kent Harrison
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Based on the true story of a Canadian soldier, enroute to World War I from Winnipeg, who adopts an orphaned bear cub at White River Ontario. It is namned Winnie (for Winnipeg) and eventually ends up at the London Zoo where it became the inspiration for A.A.Milne's Winnie The Pooh stories.
50%
from 7 members
Currently unavailable
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Hex - Season 1
(3 discs)
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Jemima Rooper, Christina Cole, Michael Fassbender
Director: Brian Grant
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Set in a remote English school, Hex is the chilling story of one girl's exploration of the supernatural and her own sexual awakening. Cassie is a shy student who discovers she is cursed by terrifying links to the past. Longing to be popular, but only truly loved by her best friend, Cassie will come ..read more »
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from 5,080 members
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Michael Fassbender facts
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... (both very well acted, by the way, by Kelly Reilly and the steadfastly-quality Michael Fassbender. No problem with any of the performances here - the cast are good) who make the...
