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James McAvoy (born 21 April 1979) is a prolific and enthusiastic Scottish actor who made his screen debut as a child in the film The Near Room.
The film was shot and premiered in 1995 and since then, he has starred in many blockbuster films.
James McAvoy has also starred in many West End shows and has received many nominations and awards for his outstanding performances. Now, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about his early life and career.
Scottish actor
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| Name: | James McAvoy |
| Date of Birth: | April 21, 1979 (45 years old) |
| place of birth: | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| Country of Citizenship: | Scotland |
| high: | 1.7 m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | Donald McAvoy, Joey McAvoy |
| Wife • Spouse: | Anne-Marie Duff (m. 2006–2016), Lisa Liberati |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Lisa Liberati |
| Children: | Brendan McAvoy |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $10 million to $30 million |
early life
James McAvoy was born on April 21, 1979. Currently 45 years old, he was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. James attended the Roman Catholic Church while growing up.
He grew up with his grandparents, and his biological parents divorced for some unknown reasons when he was eleven years old. James McAvoy revealed that he was sent to live with his grandparents because his mother was bedridden.
James McAvoy is the eldest son in the family. He has two younger siblings, a daughter named Joey McAvoy and a half-brother named Donald McAvoy. According to the actor, he has stopped communicating with his father since his divorce from his mother.
educate
James McAvoy attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in Jordanhill, Glasgow. In 2006, he revealed in an interview that he wanted to become a priest, but fate made him go into the entertainment industry.
James McAvoy also attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 2000.
Personal life
James McAvoy pursues Anne-Marie Duff’s girlfriend; James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff were reportedly married on November 11, 2006. They have a son named Brendan McAvoy. Brendan McAvoy was born in 2010.
Subsequently, on May 13, 2016, James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff jointly announced that they had decided to cancel their engagement for some unknown reasons.
James McAvoy is reportedly married to another lady named Lisa Liberati. They are work partners. The couple met on the set of the 2016 horror thriller Split.
Profession
James McAvoy made his screen debut at the age of 16 in the film The Nearby Room, which premiered in 1995. He revealed that he was not interested in dramatic roles at first, but fell in love with acting after meeting Alana Brady.
According to him, Alana Brady had a big influence on his decision to become a full-time actor.
In the early 21st century, he frequently made cameo appearances in television shows and film series. James McAvoy rose to fame in 2005 with his first blockbuster role in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
James McAvoy also played the role of lawyer Tom Lefroy in the film Being Jane Austen.
net worth
James McAvoy’s current net worth is estimated to be as high as $10 million to $30 million.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @Jamesmcavoyrealdeal
Filmography
- Nearby Rooms
- Become Jane
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- Penelope
- Last King of Scotland
- wanted
- last Stand
- Gnomeo and Juliet
- X-Men: First Class
- Three days of rain
- X-Men: Days of Future Past
Photo credit: BlueSeals
