Scottish Actor & Director; Known for "Atonement," "X-Men" Franchise & "Split"

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James McAvoy Biography

James McAvoy is a Scottish actor and director known for his work in film, television, and theater. Trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, McAvoy made his acting debut as a teenager in "The Near Room" and appeared primarily on television before transitioning to film. He gained recognition in the United Kingdom for his role as car thief Steve McBride in the TV series "Shameless," and achieved international attention as Mr. Tumnus in Disney's adaptation of C. S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

McAvoy's performance in Kevin Macdonald's drama "The Last King of Scotland" earned him several award nominations, while his role in the romantic drama "Atonement" led to a Golden Globe Award nomination and a second BAFTA nomination. He portrayed corrupt police officer Bruce Robertson in "Filth," earning a Scottish BAFTA for Best Actor, a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor, a London Critics Circle Film Award for British Actor of the Year, and an Empire Award for Best Actor. McAvoy also starred opposite Angelina Jolie in the action thriller "Wanted."

He is recognized for his roles in major film franchises, notably as the young Professor Charles Xavier in "X-Men: First Class," a role he reprised in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and "X-Men: Apocalypse." McAvoy played Kevin Wendell Crumb, a character with dissociative identity disorder, in M. Night Shyamalan's thriller "Split" and its sequel, "Glass." His television credits include the HBO/BBC series "His Dark Materials," where he starred as Lord Asriel.

In theater, McAvoy has performed in several West End productions, including "Three Days of Rain," "Macbeth," "The Ruling Class," and "Cyrano de Bergerac." He received four nominations for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor and reprised the title role of "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for his New York stage debut. His accolades include the BAFTA Rising Star Award, the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival, BAFTA Scotland Awards for Best Actor in Film, and Evening Standard Theatre Awards for Best Actor.

McAvoy has expanded his creative work to directing, making his debut with "California Schemin'," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He played Bill Denbrough in "It Chapter Two" and starred in "Speak No Evil." McAvoy was honored with the Cinema City Honorary Award at the Glasgow Film Festival for his contribution to cinema. With a career spanning film, television, and theater, McAvoy is recognized for his range and presence in the entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/20/2026.

James McAvoy Videos

James McAvoy Reacts To His Most Iconic Roles

James McAvoy Reacts To His Most Iconic Roles

From Mr Tumnus to Charles Xavier, James McAvoy has had a great career! So we decided to take him through memory lane on some of his most iconic...

James McAvoy Describes Speak No Evil as "Upsetting" and "Horrific"

James McAvoy Describes Speak No Evil as "Upsetting" and "Horrific"

James McAvoy talks about his ideal day drinking setup, why he would rather be in a bad film than a bad play and the struggle of playing an...

James McAvoy Rates English And Scottish Food | Snack Wars

James McAvoy Rates English And Scottish Food | Snack Wars

James McAvoy put snacks from both England and Scotland to the test in LADbible's Snack Wars. The Speak No Evil actor compared the likes of...

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