
Age: 49
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Michael Fassbender (German pronunciation:[ˈmɪçaːʔeːl 'fasbɛndɐ]; born 2 April 1977) is a German-Irish actor. His accolades include nominations for two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, he was listed at number nine on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. After studying at the Drama Centre London, Fassbender made his feature film debut in 300 (2006). Early roles include the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers (2001) and the Sky One fantasy drama Hex (2004–2005). He first came to prominence playing Bobby Sands in the drama Hunger (2008). Subsequent roles include the 2009 films Fish Tank and Inglourious Basterds, and the 2011 films Jane Eyre and A Dangerous Method. He gained mainstream success for playing Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto in the X-Men series, and David 8 and Walter One in Prometheus (2012), and its sequel, Alien: Covenant (2017). For his portrayal of a addict in Steve McQueen's drama Shame (2011), he won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. His portrayals of Edwin Epps in the historical drama 12 Years a Slave (2013) and the title role in biographical drama Steve Jobs (2015), respectively, earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor. Following further roles in the films The Counselor (2013), Frank (2014), and Macbeth (2015), he took an eight-year hiatus, during which he began competing in auto racing. After driving for Proton Competition in the European Le Mans Series in 2023, Fassbender made a return to acting with the action films The Killer (2023) and Black Bag (2025). Married to Swedish actress Alicia Vikander since 2017, he has two children. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Fassbender, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Michael Fassbender

John Lennon
for John Lennon in Across the Universe: The Beatles Story
Suggested by kaueoliveira

In the film "Across the Universe: The Beatles Story", we follow the Beatles' fascinating journey from their humble beginnings in Liverpool to becoming the most influential and revolutionary band in music history. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the four main members: John Lennon, the rebellious visionary; Paul McCartney, the talented composer; George Harrison, the introspective guitarist; and Ringo Starr, the charismatic drummer. From his energetic performances in the nightclubs of Liverpool and Hamburg to his groundbreaking recording sessions with George Martin at Abbey Road Studios, the film explores the highs and lows of fame, personal challenges and the musical transformations that defined a generation. At the same time, we delve into the complexities of their personal relationships, highlighting both the inseparable camaraderie and the internal conflicts that shaped their unique journey "through the universe" to worldwide fame and lasting cultural impact.