Michael wins second BIFA award for best actor

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Michael Fassbender Wins 'Best Actor' for 'Shame' At 2011 British Independent Film Awards
12/5/2011

Michael Fassbender won "Best Actor" for his role as Brandon Sullivan, a New York sex addict, in the NC-17 rated Shame at the 2011 British Independent Film Awards on December 4. Fassbender beat out the likes of Gary Oldman to capture his latest thespian trophy for the film festival favorite this year from Director Steve McQueen. There is already Oscar buzz surrounding Fassbender for the same role and the opening weekend box office sales for Shame were anything but shameful.

If Fassbender gets an Oscar nomination for Shame it could firmly establish him as an A-list talent. The actor is known for his intense discipline and willpower in delivering convincing performances but it took over 15 years for Hollywood to notice. It appears that being GQ’s "Breakout Star of the Year" for 2011 is not the only accolade for Fassbender so far. The actor is routinely mentioned as the next James Bond and his upcoming film, Prometheus, is already generating blockbuster predictions.

McQueen and Fassbender are being hailed as the new Scorsese and De Niro duo for modern cinema. The pair will reunite a third time for 12 Years a Slave with Brad Pitt. One thing seems certain: Hollywood’s new Brando is also the male Meryl Streep for his shape shifting skills from role to role. Perhaps an Oscar is in his future soon.