James McAvoy Biography

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James McAvoy biography: James McAvoys birth name is James Andrew McAvoy and is now a actor who is probably most well known for is films Starter for ten, Atonement,wanted and The Last King of Scotland. He also as a sister called Joy McAvoy who is a singer in the Scottish Girl group Streetside.

James McAvoy quote:I always believed I never wanted to be an actor.I only did it because I was allowed to do it and I had to do something.

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Career Highlights

Non-acting careers:After growing up in Glasgow,he moved to London at age 20

Big break:Starter for ten.

Defining characters:Wesley Gibson and Robbie Turner.

Best movies:Atonement,The last king of Scotland,wanted and Starter for ten

Best TV:Frank Herberts Children of dune

Stage credits:Nominated for golden Globe Another 6 wins and 11 Nominations

Endorsements:

Other notable appearances/credits:Starter for Ten

Top awards:Won a BAFTA Scotland award for best actor in Last king of Scotland,in 2006 he won a Rising Star Award,He won a chopard Trophy in 2007 Male revelation tied with Nick Cannon

Other:Was born in Glasgow,Scotland

James McAvoy Relationships

Family:Is sisters name is Joy McAvoy

Romance(s):Anne-Marie Duff

Frequent collaborator(s):

Other affiliations:Fan of Glasgow Celtric Football Club.

Fun Facts About James McAvoy

He was born the 21st April 1979.
He is 29 years old.
He was born in Glasgow,Scotland in early life.
James McAvoys first role was in David Hayman's the near room 1995
He was probably most well known in for is roles in Atonement,The last king of Scotland,Wanted, Frank Herbert's children of dune and the brittish TV series shameless.
Fan of Glasgow Celtric Football club.
As a child,he wanted to become a missionary.
His parents divorced when he was seven.
After his parents divorced,McAvoy and is sister moved in with their maternal grandmother.
His sister is Joy McAvoy,a singer in the Scottish girl group streetside.
Before he went into acting he wanted to join the Navy.
His birth name was James Andrew McAvoy

James McAvoy's Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Category/Recipient(s)	Result
2006	British independent film award	Best actor for The Last King of Scotland (2006)	nominated
2007	BAFTA Scotland Award	Best actor for The Last King of Scotland (2006)	Won
2007	Chopard Trophy	Male Revelation Tied with Nick Cannon	Won
2008	Empire Award	Best actor for Atonement (2007)	Won
2008	ALFS Award	British actor of the year for Atonement (2007)	won

James McAvoy's Upcoming Projects

Wanted (2008)

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