James McAvoy — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

💥James McAvoy. Born in 1979 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was the first son among 2 children. His father worked as a builder, and his mother as a nurse. His parents divorced when James was 7 years old, and he was raised by his grandmother. He studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He works as an actor. He was married to actress Anne-Marie Duff, and the couple has 1 son, Brendan. In 2016, the couple divorced. Since 2022, he has been married to Lisa Liberati, and the couple has 1 son whose name is not disclosed.

🏆Main awards🏆: BAFTA (2007) [The Last King of Scotland], London Film Critics' Circle Awards (2013) [Filth]

🎬Main projects🎬: "The Last King of Scotland" (2006), "Atonement" (2007), "Wanted" (2008), "X-Men: First Class" (2011), "Filth" (2013), "Split" (2016), "Glass" (2019), "It Chapter Two" (2019)

⭐Interesting fact⭐: As a teenager, James wanted to become a priest and even thought about going to a monastery.

Filmography

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2025 California Schemin' Actor · Director

Interesting facts

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On June 16, 2010, James and his wife had a son, whom they named Brendan.
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After James's parents divorced, he was raised by his grandmother Mary Johnstone and grandfather James Johnstone.
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James's parents divorced when the future actor was seven years old.
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He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
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Before becoming an actor, James planned to join the navy.
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The actor's sister Joy McAvoy is a vocalist in the Scottish band Streetside.
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James's parents divorced when he was seven years old.