James McAvoy
Actor · Producer · Director
Born Apr 21, 1979 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Active 1997–present · Awards: BAFTA Rising Star Award, London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actor of the Year, British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film
James McAvoy (born April 21, 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in The Near Room (1995) and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his feature film career began.
Filmography
Pose (2026) — ThomasCalifornia Schemin' (2026) — Anthony · DirectorThe Space Between Attack and Decay (2025) — NarratorDeadpool 2 (2018) — Charles Xavier (uncredited)X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) — Charles XavierSplit (2017) — Dennis / Patricia / Hedwig / The Beast / Kevin Wendell Crumb / Barry / Orwell / JadeBand of Brothers (2001) — James W. MillerX-Men: First Class (2011) — Charles Xavier (24 Years)The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) — Mr. TumnusAtonement (2007) — Robbie TurnerIt Chapter Two (2019) — Bill DenbroughX-Men: Apocalypse (2016) — Professor Charles XavierThe Sandman (2022) — Golden Haired Man (voice)Glass (2019) — Patricia / Dennis / Hedwig / The Beast / Barry / Heinrich / Jade / Ian / Mary Reynolds / Norma / Jalin / Kat / B.T. / Kevin Wendell Crumb / Mr. Pritchard / Felida / Luke / Goddard / Samuel / PollyHis Dark Materials (2019) — Lord AsrielWanted (2008) — Wesley GibsonThe Last King of Scotland (2006) — Dr. Nicholas GarriganAtomic Blonde (2017) — David PercivalSpeak No Evil (2024) — PaddyDark Phoenix (2019) — Charles Xavier / Professor XBecoming Jane (2007) — Tom LefroyFilth (2013) — Bruce · ProducerTrance (2013) — SimonArthur Christmas (2011) — Arthur (voice)