James McAvoy: See Photos Of The ‘X-Men’ Actor

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August 12, 2021 11:23AM EDT

James McAvoy is an actor, best-known for his roles in the X-Men franchise and other movies, like Atonement and Split. Check out photos of the actor here!

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James McAvoy

James McAvoy
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James McAvoy, 42, has been entertaining moviegoers and TV fans since 1995, when he made his debut in The Near Room. The Scottish actor has only gotten more and more popular as his career has gone on. He’s taken on a number of different roles in critically acclaimed movies and TV shows.

To superhero fans, he’s probably best known as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise. He’s also starred in movies like Atonement (2007) or M. Night Shyamalan’s Split. Other than some of the dramas he’s starred in, James has taken on a few roles in family flick’s like Arthur Christmas (2011), Sherlock Gnomes (2018) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014).

Offscreen, James also dated and eventually married his Shameless co-star Anne-Marie Duff in 2006. The pair had one son, Brendan, together in 2010, but they divorced in 2016.

Scroll through our gallery to check out photos of James McAvoy from throughout his career.

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James McAvoy On His Way To ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

James McAvoy On His Way To ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
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James McAvoy debuted a sexy gray streak on his way to Jimmy Kimmel Live! in August 2021. The actor also rocked a man-bun for the show.

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‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ (2019)

‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ (2019)
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One of James McAvoy’s best-known roles is as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies. He rocked a blue suit to the premiere of X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

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James McAvoy At Comic-Con

James McAvoy At Comic-Con
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James McAvoy appeared at the 2019 edition of San Diego Comic-Con. The actor was discussing his role on the TV show His Dark Materials.

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James McAvoy At The 74th British Academy Film Awards

James McAvoy At The 74th British Academy Film Awards
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James McAvoy wore a simple suit to the 2021 British Academy Film Awards. The actor has never been nominated for a BAFA, but he has received other awards throughout his career, like a 2006 BAFTA as a ‘Rising Star.’

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James McAvoy At Soccer Aid for Unicef

James McAvoy At Soccer Aid for Unicef
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James McAvoy suited up in a soccer uniform to benefit Unicef in June 2019. He looked like a natural in the athletic wear!

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