James McAvoy
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Date of Birth:
April 21, 1979 (43)
Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland
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McAvoy began his theatre career acting as a gay hustler in Out in the Open at Hampstead Theatre. He later starred in Privates on Parade at Donmar Warehouse. He received an Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Walker and Ned in Three Days of Rain at the Apollo Theatre. He was nominated for ...
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PerformancesJames McAvoy Biography
McAvoy began his theatre career acting as a gay hustler in Out in the Open at Hampstead Theatre. He later starred in Privates on Parade at Donmar Warehouse. He received an Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Walker and Ned in Three Days of Rain at the Apollo Theatre. He was nominated for the same award two years later for his starring role of Macbeth at Trafalgar Studios. He will star in the upcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac in the West End.He is best known for his roles in film, including his performances in Glass (2019), Split (2016), Arthur Christmas (2011), and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the With and the Wardrobe (2005). For his role as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan in The Last King of Scotland (2006), McAvoy received the BAFTA Scotland award (2006). He received an Empire Award and several nominations for his performance in Atonement (2007), as well as awards for his portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series (2011-2016).
James McAvoy Awards and Nominations
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| James McAvoy, Cyrano de Bergerac | ||
Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Actor  |
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| James McAvoyThe Ruling Class | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actor | ||
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| Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actor | ||
| James McavoyMacbeth | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actor | ||
| James McAvoyThree Days Of Rain | ||
James McAvoy News
A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awardsby Team BWW - May 20, 2022
The 88th Annual Drama League Awards will be presented in person at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 12:00PM. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.
2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2022
The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of BAM's CYRANO DE BERGERAC with James McAvoy, Jamie Lloyd & Moreby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 23, 2022
Just last week, the Brooklyn Academy of Music celebrated opening night of Jamie Lloyd's bold, Olivier-winning revival of Cyrano de Bergerac-written by Edmond Rostand and freely adapted by Martin Crimp-at the BAM Harvey Theater through May 22.
Audible Announces THE BIG LIE Starring Jon Hamm, Kate Mara, Bradley Whitford & Moreby Michael Major - Apr 19, 2022
Created by Executive Producer John Mankiewicz (House of Cards), from a story by Salt producer Paul Jarrico, co-written by Jamie Napoli, directed by Aaron Lipstadt (Bosch, Elementary, Medium), The Big Lie also stars Kate Mara, Ana de la Reguera, John Slattery, Bradley Whitford, Lisa Edelstein, Giancarlo Esposito, David Strathairn, and more.
Photos: James McAvoy and Company Celebrate Opening Night of CYRANO DE BERGERAC at BAMby Bruce Glikas - Apr 15, 2022
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is presenting Jamie Lloyd's bold, Olivier-winning revival of Cyrano de Bergerac-written by Edmond Rostand and freely adapted by Martin Crimp-at the BAM Harvey Theater through May 22.
Review Roundup: CYRANO DE BERGERAC Starring James McAvoy Opens at BAMby Review Roundups - Apr 14, 2022
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is presenting Jamie Lloyd’s bold, Olivier-winning revival of Cyrano de Bergerac—written by Edmond Rostand and freely adapted by Martin Crimp—at the BAM Harvey Theater from Apr 5—May 22.
CYRANO Starring James McAvoy Announces $10 Onstage Seatingby Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is presenting Jamie Lloyd’s bold, Olivier-winning revival of Cyrano de Bergerac—written by Edmond Rostand and freely adapted by Martin Crimp—at the BAM Harvey Theater from Apr 5—May 22.
CYRANO, SUFFS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April 2022by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2022
Off-Broadway is back and better than ever, with countless new shows soon opening across Manhattan and beyond. BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up this April is a brand new musical about women's suffrage, an Olivier Award-winning classic, and so much more!
Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!by Marianka Swain - Mar 30, 2022
We are excited to announce the winners for the 2021 Broadway UK Awards! As voted for by the public, the awards celebrate the best new productions in the West End and around the country - as well as our special awards to mark this extraordinary period in theatre.
Final Day To Vote In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!by Marianka Swain - Mar 25, 2022
It's the final day to vote in the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. Voting closes at midnight, so you've still got time to get those last votes in...
James McAvoy Videos
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of BAM's CYRANO DE BERGERAC with James McAvoy, Jamie Lloyd & Moreby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 23, 2022
Just last week, the Brooklyn Academy of Music celebrated opening night of Jamie Lloyd's bold, Olivier-winning revival of Cyrano de Bergerac-written by Edmond Rostand and freely adapted by Martin Crimp-at the BAM Harvey Theater through May 22.
VIDEO: Betty Buckley Talks BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM and More with Richard Ridgeby BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 11, 2022
Today Tony Award-winning stage icon Betty Buckley sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to for a chat about the release of her latest album, Betty Buckley Sings Stephen Sondheim!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE BRIDGE on HBO Maxby Stage Tube - Feb 8, 2021
HBO Max debuted the official trailer and key art today for the Max Original, THE BRIDGE. All six episodes of the reality competition series will premiere THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 on HBO Max.
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns for HIS DARK MATERIALS Season 2by Stage Tube - Jul 23, 2020
During today's exciting Comic-Con@Home panel for HBO and BBCs HIS DARK MATERIALS, fans were treated to the first official trailer for the upcoming second season of the drama series, which stars Tony-winner Lin Manuel-Miranda.
VIDEO: X-MEN Cast Members Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, and More Reunite For GLOBAL GOAL: UNITE FOR OUR FUTUREby Stage Tube - Jun 28, 2020
Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Ryan Reynolds, James McAvoy, Sophie Turner, Liev Schreiber and Famke Janssen reunited as part of Global Goal: Unite For Our Future yesterday, June 27.
WATCH LIVE NOW: Star-Studded Virtual Concert, ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOMEby Stage Tube - Apr 18, 2020
Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) are partnering for a special one-night event, 'One World: Together at Home,' to air across multiple global networks and platforms on Saturday, April 18.
VIDEO: Watch a Promo for Episode Six of HIS DARK MATERIALSby Stage Tube - Dec 2, 2019
New episodes of His Dark Materials air Mondays at 9PM on HBO.
VIDEO: Watch a Clip from Season 1, Episode 4 of HIS DARK MATERIALSby Stage Tube - Nov 26, 2019
His Dark Materials stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Adapting Philip Pullman's award-winning trilogy of the same name, which is considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction, the first season follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets Will, a determined and courageous boy. Together, they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living — and the dead — in their hands.
VIDEO: Watch a Clip from HIS DARK MATERIALS on HBOby Stage Tube - Nov 25, 2019
His Dark Materials stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Adapting Philip Pullman's award-winning trilogy of the same name, which is considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction, the first season follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets Will, a determined and courageous boy. Together, they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living — and the dead — in their hands.
VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson, and More in the New Trailer for HIS DARK MATERIALSby Stage Tube - Oct 3, 2019
HBO and BBC present His Dark Materials, a new original series based on the global bestsellers, starring Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda. His Dark Materials premieres Monday, November 4 on HBO.
