Top 10 Michael Fassbender Performances

Top 10 Michael Fassbender Performances
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From Shakespeare to sci-fi, this actor is one of the most versatile and talented in the business. For this list, we're counting down the best and most memorable movie roles from the celebrated Irish actor, Michael Fassbender. From the "X-Men" franchise to some Steve McQueen classics, his filmography is basically faultless.
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#10. David
#9. Frank
#8. Conor O’Reily
#7. Lt. Archie Hicox
#6. Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto
#5. Macbeth
#4. Bobby Sands
#3, #2, #1: ???

[@janismorrissey]

One of the best actors on our generation♡

[@Caporal9367]

Yeah

[@sus.6445]

Really ?? I haven’t seen any movie for him yet.. should I see ????

[@sanmechrocker]

@@sus.6445 He's a treat to the eyes... He's alwless...❤️

[@raghnallciredresgaray413]

I agree

[@l.plantagenet]

@@sus.6445 Hunger, Shame, X-Men (he plays the young Magneto) and I'm sick of comic movies, but I love the whole cast, Assassin's Creed, Inglorious Basterds, 12 Years A Slave, Macbeth and many more. I prefer Hunger, the X-Men, 12 Years A Slave, and Inglorious Basterds (which he has a small role in.)

[@ghosted1662]

He nails every accent. That's not easy. I'd love to see him in a comedy.

[@adelaidejane7192]

"Franck" is a comedy

[@govindraj4102]

Criminally underrated actor 💯

[@joeycmichael3206]

Yah, because nothing says underrated like being one of the most celebrated, acclaimed, well known, and sought after actors on planet earth. I swear, the word “underrated” is so overused and absurd I wonder how many people even understand what I means.

[@jatttzzz]

That voice man, that’s the biggest gift for him by the creator.

[@sankerr1077]

👍

[@lisamarie6214]

He’s my biggest gift from our God

[@aditisk99]

So true. That nasally voice makes amazing singing.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

He was really good as Rochester in Jane Eyre

[@dawnprudenti1964]

Yes I loved him in that newer version as well.

[@sophiakiedrowski587]

Im disappointed that Mr Rochester from Jane Eyre isnt on this list. Fassbender was absolutely brilliant in that role

[@purpleheadedhedgehog3821]

Michael fassbender is one of the finest actors of this generation my favourite roles are in shame, hunger, X men, Steve Jobs , 12 years a slave and Macbeth. He is just an amazing actor in my personal opinion

[@peterfrank3365]

It'd be interesting to see Fassbender sharing a scene with Christian Bale.

[@WatchMojoUK]

Peter Frank Yeah good shout!

[@ThePrinceofHisOwnKingdom]

They probably would've if Bale wasn't cut from that Terrence Malick film.

[@Caporal9367]

Yo quiero verlo compartir escena con Eva Green.

[@sapanacharya1365]

watch song to song by terence mallik it has both together

[@Caporal9367]

Yes

[@vintagecottonon]

He looks like a mixture between Tom Huddleston and christian bale. His performance as the cruel master epps in 12 years a slave is his best work imo. Love this mans smile too 😊

[@johnjungkook2721]

Not understanding those comparisons. He's so much better looking than both of those actors. He barely looks like Tom Hiddleston, it's just that they have similar coloring and share a penchant for villains. The comparison ends there, imo.

[@dafilmqueen556]

More like a mixture between Christian Bale and Benedict Cumberbatch.

[@sugaryheaven4089]

How about he's his own person? No need to compare him with other actors

[@lisamarie6214]

You didn’t just compare him. You are ridiculous. He’s finest thing in the world.

[@muhammadidzhamrusmi5305]

He could be James Bond

[@dafilmqueen556]

What of his buddy James McAvoy?He is just as great,that one!🥰

[@itsgallifrey2518]

@@dafilmqueen556 i agree

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[@hobyoprincess]

Not anymore. He has aged terribly.

[@AlexPryrodny]

I think he's too good for that role, frankly.

[@yodizzll]

can we please talk about this guys accent range??? like he's done so many accents and they are all ateast passable. Scottish, Irish, cockney English Yorkshire English, west coast American south coast American, and none of those are including his normal accent. freaking amazing.

[@l.plantagenet]

True, but he was raised in Ireland and has Father from Germany and a mother from Belfast. He played characters with all three of those accents (not that I'm disagreeing with you) so some he picked up on growing up.

[@sallie5321]

For me, Hunger and Shame are two of his best performances, and it kills me that they didn't get the recognition they deserved. He's absolutely brilliant.

[@lukedoyle2770]

Both are extremely well-known to film fans and are very highly regarded by critics

[@chantelleshow3546]

hunger, in my opinion, is one of the best films ever, even hear in the republic, you don't hear much about bobbie sands- so its good to see it recognised in a film

[@l.plantagenet]

@@chantelleshow3546 I agree. I have Bobby Sands diary and one written by Denis O'hearn called "Nothing, but an unfinished song" "BOBBY SANDS, the Irish Hunger striker who ignited a generation." I don't know if you have them or heard of them, but just thought I'd put them out there for you.

[@bibs942]

And the bank scène in X-Men The Begining when he speak french... Just amazing!!

[@slepkrop7263]

Why this man is so underrated. I think he is incredible. He's performances are devastating.

[@l.plantagenet]

He's not. He's one of the celebrated and sought after actors in the world.

[@xNFR]

his magento performance is outstanding....all the time fighting with himself...he wants to be good so bad but humans give him no fcking reason to be so

[@anniebunny722]

I'm surprised his role as Carl Jung in A Dangerous Method wasn't here because he was really good in that role along with Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen.

[@khadyadjisall5708]

True...

[@sheshummingatune]

So many great roles Mr Fassbender has played. Such a compelling actor. He has that magnetism that whenever he's on screen you can't take your eyes off him.

[@alocadawho5354]

Shame is such an intense movie. Even though Steve Jobs and Epps might have been challenging roles as well (for their biographical aspects) actingwise, Brandon was on a different level. Such a talented actor!

[@trevorsowerby3060]

Michael Fassbenber, like the brilliant Tom Hardy one fantastic excellent actor. You can't get any better!

[@09dindaayularasati65]

Fun fact: they once went to the same drama school, Hardy said Fassbender was the best in the school

[@patrickgray6585]

Oh rape!

[@dafilmqueen556]

@@09dindaayularasati65,oh god,they're both Irish?

[@flavio7180]

@@dafilmqueen556 If I’m not mistaken, Hardy is not Irish, Cillian Murphy is though.

[@dafilmqueen556]

@@flavio7180,I do not know who Cillian Murphy is,but I'll take your word for it,since I know nothing else.

[@lukelele7063]

Also thank god Shame got #1. Such an underrated film and performance. You did good WatchMojo

[@mariagoncalves5413]

I want to watch that movie so bad but am only 17 so I'll have to wait!!!!! But I just can't so I'll watch it right now!!!!!!

[@indianbossman606]

Maria Gonçalves fuckin pussy

[@alfredogonzalez2576]

@@indianbossman606 lol

[@marv9906]

@@mariagoncalves5413 thats cute

[@mariagoncalves5413]

@@marv9906 i turned 18 in april so now i can watch it without breaking the law🤣😂

[@abbeymclane6985]

He’s hot 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

He looks perfect as David

[@isratnishita5336]

Duh,ur right😘😘😘😘

[@ElRadioDJ913]

I knew Shame is gonna be #1. He actually portrayed how sex addicts are when they are lonely or depressed especially when it comes to pornography and sexual frustration so incredibly well.

[@AllonsyHydra]

Shame made me cry, absolutely beautiful film

[@xristinazerva]

One of my favorite actors!!!😍

[@callen8908]

Such a versatile actor. He has so much gravitas, a great voice and is also such a beautiful person. Always enjoy his performances

[@gloriaalorwoyie6437]

Micheal is my favorite actor and he is so handsome!!!!!!

[@alextromagnetic]

Bobby Sands is by far his best performance. The foals monologue is masterful

[@bxlxe5903]

Alextromagnetic i agree, every critic talks about his dedication for losing that much weight but imo what made his performance unforgettable in the movie was that dialog scene with the priest.

[@foundhorrificgames.2505]

Nope that would be David in the alien prequels

[@allymitchell9858]

Hunger is amazing. I feel like he OWNED that movie.

[@LaDracul]

I've been watching "Hex" and despite it taking an obvious nose dive in the second season, he was acting the HELL out of it despite of the lousy material. And as an actor myself, that's admirable. Still, he's gotta play the Phantom of the Opera in "Dark Universe". We know he pulls off twisted well...

[@horrorfirst5038]

Everything this man does is amazing. Love him ❤😍❤😍❤😍❤

[@ashleyburchettajleefanlove4683]

He’s one of my favorite actors of all time

[@vb2388]

My favourites from him are...Hunger, Shame, Frank, 12 Years a Slave, Inglorious Bastards etc..

[@jdpazmino2010]

What about him as a Spartan in 300?!?!? That’s the movie that launched him into Hollywood and his scenes there are just as iconic!!!!! With a full on six-pack I might add 🙌🏼

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Magneto is my #1

[@the_jolly_bunny]

Well.... Maybe because it's the only movie you watched where Michael F. works...

[@dafilmqueen556]

@@the_jolly_bunny,I know exactly what you mean.Why?Cause I am there in that category,but in my opinion,he'd fit into number 2 instead.

[@marisam9803]

LIVING LEGEND. I wish he'd return to the screen tho. He seems to be hurt by his recent flops. (The less said about Snowman the better.)

[@Uzosfoodlabs]

Marisa Michaels I just saw Snowman tonight. I thought it was decent. Audiences can be very tough

[@ririschannelx]

Marisa Michaels he needs a new agent tbh

[@dusan7624]

Snowman was disaster, they couldn't match 1% of the book

[@franciscoquintas8985]

This is the best actor performances Top 10 since Christian Bale's in 2013. The roles choice and specially the Top 3 are just perfect.

[@lucietenet7140]

Thank you ! I've been waiting for it for a long time !

[@richardmacpherson7647]

Missed out him playing Charles Allen in Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the silk stockings. What a preformence

[@lovecanis7701]

Richard Macpherson OH MY GOD! Finally, someone mentioned it! It was brilliant!

[@barbarastevens4054]

He was very good together with David Suchet in a Hercule Poirot episode for television. Actually the whole cast was excellent.

[@jamielivingstone6010]

Frank is the only movie that i ever shed a tear over great performance 👍

[@linakoh4206]

Great picks !! Love your picks thank you

[@loveisalluneed123]

No Jane Eyre seriously it was a great movie - And he sizzled on screen

[@scinthiya4243]

He's giving me wierd Daddy vibes

[@ladycplum]

I think I'm gonna have to go with Shame on this one. (Yes, I am shallow, but he also delivers an electrifying performance in it)

[@darthwatson8274]

One of my favourite actors. His performance as Magneto in X-Men: First Class was the first time I looked at an actor’s performance and was amazed. Also at university, I wrote an essay about Shame and it’s portrayal of addiction. Amazing film.

[@stephenmarshall9759]

Just watched him in Centurion, amazing!

[@allymitchell9858]

No one I know has seen that film but I watched a few weeks ago by myself. HE DID GREAT!

[@vineshperera2668]

Seriously WatchMojo just how could you forget Micheal Fassbenders stellar role in The Light Between Oceans, his acting was just magnificent enough to make me cry for days

[@avishkardesai2846]

Michael Fassbender is magnificent.

[@user-yl8rg7on3q]

The MOST underrated actor !

[@tracemacmillan9718]

My friend Nathan works with collider interviews and actually got the chance to interview him for “Next goal wins” he was through the moon and talked about how nice Michael was before, during, and after the interview

[@il_Padrino83]

Personally I liked him in snowman as Harry Hole.The movie could be way better but he was good. Really good. When I read a Jo Nesbo's book I imagine the form of Michael Fassbender.

[@pragyantiwary]

true

[@nikolaiorr8383]

Michael is absolutely awesome

[@imheretocausetrouble2156]

One of the best actors

[@RitaIronadi]

I love him as Mr Rochester.

[@dafilmqueen556]

He's just too gorgeous for me to resist.I can't be pulled to the dark side..I won't let you!!

[@shahzebkhan560]

I became his fan when i watched Prometheus 🙂🙃

[@all37en]

I do feel that his role in, "Centurion" is a bit under the radar. It should be an honorable mention at least.

[@jaclynjt8410]

Holy cow! He's HOT!!!!

[@arberielajqi2046]

Wasn't a fan of Fassbender until 12 years a salve honestly. But now I love him

[@adamjwilliamson5859]

Michael Fassbender is one of my most favourite movie Actors.

[@mainaccount3087]

I remember him best for his King Logan voicework for Lionhead. Man's voice is iconic

[@chrisalberts9125]

Frank is so underated.......but hunger is his best role

[@marklechman2225]

He's so damned good. If you haven't seen him First Class, do it now.

[@ririschannelx]

He is soooo underrated

[@johnjungkook2721]

He has a bad agent/ manager. Something's up.

[@facusilva5841]

Top 10 Tim Roth and Jeremy irons performances!!!!

[@goudenbock4841]

love it

[@johnparker4441]

I just love him .. especially after watching shame, 12 years a slave, inglorious basterds and X-Men.

[@jilha1122]

He's amazing in Steve Jobs too... was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor as Steve Jobs

[@nessa5759]

I think Magneto should be higher on the list

[@filimongalogavros5301]

Magneto is a favourite role for me too .

[@dafilmqueen556]

Number 2 is best place Magneto belongs on this list.

[@Linda_day]

The role in 12 Years was his best performance, the guy was so evil, there.

[@tiffaniemcmillan209]

Shame was so good but I feel like we knew nothing about what happened to make him such a rampant sex addict. I love when he speaks other languages so Xmen and Inglorious are my favorites. He's amazing in everything and so hottttt.

[@chrisnikolov2152]

@jw zacher yes, it is visual. When he picks up her scarf with a baseball bat.

[@Carlos-np7du]

My favorite role he did was David/Walter from Alien covenant.

[@barry4649]

Is the snowman here? Even though it's a bad movie he's great in it

[@jonathannoel2169]

Next bond would be epic. But super under rated. Should have at least a third nomination for shame. Needs to pick better flicks overall. Looking forward to the killer. His style is perfect for fincher movies😊

[@rob.m3647]

Trespass against us, is his best movie

[@swan_lake]

Annnnd no one but me is bother about how he pronounced lehnsherr??

[@carolynegeng9675]

Better than "Len-sher."

[@juneauz]

I would’ve had Hunger at #1. But he’s great in every role he gets, so it’s all good.

[@stank7200]

He's like a slightly more German Tom Hiddleston, I love him.

[@BrennySpain]

Where is assassins creed? I know it wasn't a great movie but fassbender was amazing in it and I'll take that over Macbeth any day!

[@thetoastedplum]

kingdomheartsforever 10 Macbeth was fantastic, it doesn’t compare

[@BrennySpain]

The ToastedPlum I know it was a good movie. I have a my of respect for it but it's just not my sort of movie.

[@BrennySpain]

The ToastedPlum except for the fact that they were both directed by the same person, Justin Krizel im pretty sure his name is. Sorry if I spelt that wrong.

[@dudeimgeorge]

kind of a child comment to think assassin's shit would be over macbeth... clown

[@benl.4577]

Michael would make a fantastic dr doom dont @ me

[@aaronjholcombe]

I’ve never seen an actor that grips you like him. Especially in Steve Jobs

[@futuropasado]

Hunger and Shame are masterpieces

[@itsrectimemedia]

I was an extra on the Steve Jobs movie. Id never saw Michael acting in front of us. The part where he was suppose to come out it was just his Stand-In. When I saw the movie, it made TOTAL SENSE!

[@debdessaso]

Happy Birthday, Michael!

[@celyrosales1576]

Es tan guuuuuuuapo

[@thegamereporter2097]

His Performance in Eden Lake was great as well

[@Masteryker]

That guy is great

[@dafilmqueen556]

WHAT?Magneto is only number 6?WHHHHAAAATTTT???!!!

[@yezen6889]

Steve Jobs is my personal favorite performance, but keep in mind: I have yet to watch Shame.

[@princessbenson3008]

Shame :) a must see both performances are amazing but he goes so emotionally deep in shame

[@flavio7180]

He’s a fascinating actor but his collaborations with McQueen are on another level. Shame, Hunger and 12 Years a Slave were brilliant, probably his top 3, though his performances in Jane Eyre and A Dangerous Method could make it somewhere close to that as well.

[@GiantSandles]

Probably the best actor in the world with Day-Lewis having retired, it’s a shame he seems to have taken a step back from it recently

[@jackrobinson3833]

All the best actors keep a low profile

[@dawnprudenti1964]

I loved him in Assassin's Creed. I like that movie

[@BatMan-ke4ov]

*He could have been a perfect Batman* _7:03__ __7:19__ Keaton's Bruce Wayne outfit_ 😜

[@sonvolt5150]

Right choice for the #1 spot that's for sure

[@Caporal9367]

Porqué no traducen este video al español?

[@matthewbolitho-jones]

I like Michael Fassbender

[@grettyhaqim5508]

i'd like to watch michael fassbender and bradley cooper stand together in a scene Please!! :)) 💜💜 that would be amazing

[@A_Nony_Mousse]

How could they not mention Mr Rochester on this list?!

[@rctemp34]

I hope he plays Magneto again...

[@gloriaalorwoyie6317]

What was the movie in the very beginning

[@AliHadi374]

He is underrated

[@pietromaximoff8435]

YEAH!!!

[@willrogers4596]

He’s my favorite actor