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James McAvoy’s birthdate is April 21, 1979, which makes him a Scottish actor. He made his debut as an actor in the 1995 film ‘The Near Room’, and then spent most of his time on television until 2003 when he started his feature film career. Two of his notable television roles include the thriller ‘State of Play’ and the science fiction miniseries ‘Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune’. He has been a part of several West End productions and has been nominated for four Laurence Olivier Awards for ‘Best Actor’. He has voiced characters in animated films like ‘Gnomeo and Juliet,’ ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ and ‘Arthur Christmas.’
| Real Name/Full Name | James McAvoy |
| Date Of Birth | 21 April 1979 |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Birthplace | Glasgow, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Spouse | Lisa Liberati (M. 2022) |
| Children | Brendan McAvoy. |
| Siblings | Donald McAvoy, and Joy McAvoy. |
| Profession | Actor, and TV Personality. |
| Net worth | $17 Million. |
Biography
April 21, 1979 marked the birth of Ames McAvoy in Glasgow, Scotland. His mother Elizabeth was employed as a mental health nurse, and his father James McAvoy Sr. was employed as a builder. He has a brother named Donald and a sister named Joy. At the age of 7, his parents divorced and he was sent to live with his maternal grandparents due to his mother’s poor health. His father has not been in contact with him since his childhood.
McAvoy was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary, a Catholic institution. During a brief moment, he pondered the idea of becoming a priest and joining the Catholic priesthood.
Personal Life
James McAvoy was courted by Anne-Marie Duff’s partner; James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff were rumored to have got married on November 11th, 2006. Brendan McAvoy was the name of their son who was born. The year of Brendan McAvoy’s birth was 2010.
James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff made a joint announcement on May 13th, 2016 to end their union for unknown reasons.
Another woman named Lisa Liberati was said to have married James McAvoy. They were work partners. The couples met while filming a 2016 horror thriller called ‘Split’.
Career
In 1995, McAvoy debuted in acting with a role in The Near Room. British television series like Shameless and State of Play helped him gain momentum in his career. His talent was showcased in these performances and he was praised by critics, setting the stage for his breakthrough in Hollywood.
He appeared as a guest on TV shows and film series throughout the early 2000s. James McAvoy came to the limelight in the year 2005, after he made a debut in a blockbuster film titled “The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
He continued his film work and appeared in multiple films as both lead and supporting actors. Wimbledon (2004), Becoming Jane (2007), Atonement (2007), and Wanted (2008) were among the movies. His performance in the award-winning play Three Days of Rain earned him a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in 2009.
After appearing in the X-Men series, his worldwide popularity grew. He made his debut in 2011’s X-Men: First Class as Professor Charles Xavier, a telepath who was capable of reading and influencing minds. The film received several awards and performed well commercially.
After appearing in films such as Welcome to the Punch (2013) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014), as well as in a stage production of Macbeth, the famous play by Shakespeare, he appeared in X-Men: Days of Future Past, his second film in the X-Men series.
James McAvoy was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for the third time for his performance in The Ruling Class on stage in 2015. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Split (2016), and Atomic Blonde (2017) all featured him as an appearance.
McAvoy has been involved in various projects in recent years, including His Dark Materials (2019-2022) and the thriller Together (2021). His career has been marked by his dedication to challenging characters.
Filmography
- The Near Room
- Becoming Jane
- The Chronicles Of Narnia
- Penelope
- The Last King Of Scotland
- Wanted
- The Last Station
- Gnomeo And Juliet
- X-Men: First Class
- Three Days of Rain
- X-Men: Days of Future Past
Net Worth
McAvoy has been in the film and television industry for a long time now. He has been able to make a living from all his roles. His estimated net worth is currently $17 million.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @jamesmcavoyrealdeal | 4M | |
| @jamesmcavoyofficial | 2.8K | |
| X(Twitter) | @JAMsessionMB | 29.4M |
