James McAvoy (born 21 April 1979) is a Scottish stage and screen actor.He made his acting debut as a teen in 1995's The Near Room and continued to make mostly television appearances until the early 2000s.His notable television work includes State of Play, Shameless, and Frank Herbert's Children of Dune.Besides screen acting, McAvoy has appeared on stage with Three Days of Rain in 2009 and done voice work for animated films including Gnomeo and Juliet (2011). Starting in 2003, McAvoy began to build his film resume with Bollywood Queen.That film was followed with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), a commercial hit.His performance in Kevin Macdonald's The Last King of Scotland achieved him not only critical praise, but several award nominations.2007's critically acclaimed Atonement marked the breakthrough in McAvoy's career.It also earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination and his second BAFTA nomination.Another big point in the actor's career was starring in Wanted (2008).Since then, he is notable for playing Professor X in X-Men: First Class.
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In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Regeneration (1997 film), Band of Brothers (TV miniseries), Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, Bright Young Things, Early Doors, State of Play (TV serial), Bollywood Queen, Wimbledon (film), Strings (2004 film), Inside I'm Dancing, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Last King of Scotland (film), Becoming Jane, Starter for 10 (film), Penelope (2006 film), Atonement (film), Wanted (2008 film), The Last Station, Gnomeo & Juliet, The Conspirator, X-Men: First Class, Arthur Christmas, Welcome to the Punch.
