After the release of the films âInside I Am Dancingâ, âThe Last King of Scotlandâ, the Wanted blockbuster (âEspecially Dangerousâ), it became clear that a new movie star, James McEvoy, appeared. The filmography of the actor has more than 30 paintings. The turning point in his career was the mid-2000s, when he starred in the fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia, which attracted more than $ 700 million at the box office.
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Full name of the actor: James Andrew McAvoy. He is a native of Scotland, born in Glasgow on April 21, 1979. There was a discord between the parents in the family, which eventually led to a divorce in 1986. Little James was taken by his grandparents. He presented himself in the future as a priest, but fate decreed otherwise.
According to one version, at the elective in the school, the director, director David Hayman , was asked to take him on set by 16-year-old James McEvoy. There were no roles in youth films at that time, the young man was offered to star in the thriller âThe Room Nearbyâ. The first experience was successful, it allowed our hero to apply for admission to the Royal Academy of Dance, Music and Drama of Scotland.
After 10 years, the actor has gained worldwide popularity. Winning the BAFTA Rising Star nomination brought him 2006, followed by the Cannes Film Festival Award (2007). One of the most significant awards for the actor was awarded to him for the film "Dirt" by British independent cinema.
James McAvoy Filmography of the first years
In the thriller of the famous director and producer David Hayman "The Neighboring Room" (1995) about child prostitution, James McEvoy played Kevin, the son of a pimp. The next five years did not bring the actor roles in high-budget films.
Not too long in time was his appearance in the British detective series in 1997, âPurely English Murderâ. The first "glimpse" of future success was the work in the military tape "Brothers in Arms" (2001). The producers of the mini-series are Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. In one of the series, the role of Private Miller was played by James McEvoy.
The filmography of the actor for 4 years (from 2001 to 2005) amounted to 15 paintings! He starred in the music tape Queen of Bollywood (2002) by English director Jeremy Wooding. McEvoy's character - Jay - played the guitar, sang. After the release of the film, the female audience began to show an increased interest in the personality and appearance of the young Scot.
The first decade of film career
Films with James McAvoy caught the attention of television directors in the late 1990s. "Harvest" for the actor turned out to be 2003, when he had filming in three films. In the television series Shameless (2004-2005), he played the role of Steve McBride.
Until 2005, 19 films featuring James McEvoy were released. One of the most successful works of that period was the role of Rory O'Shea in the 2004 Irish film âInside I Danceâ (directed by Damien O`Donnell). McEvoy's character is deprived of the ability to move independently due to muscle atrophy. Rory O'Shea meets the same patient at home with disabilities - Michael Conolly. Together they overcome the hardships of their unenviable existence. James McEvoy played with penetration, the film turned out to be moderately cheerful, very realistic, in the spirit of "Knockin 'on Heaven."
In the same year, the actor took part in the filming of a picture about a tennis tournament and the passions surrounding participation in it (Wimbledon, 2004).
From Faun Tumnus to lover Jane Austen
Since 2005, actor James McEvoy has gained worldwide fame. Spectators and film critics liked how he coped with the role of the Tumnus faun in the cult fantasy film âThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobeâ.
McEvoy played in the 2006 British film, the adaptation of D. Foden's The Last King of Scotland. James's partner was Forest Whitaker, brilliantly playing the role of Idi Amin, the bloody dictator of Uganda. Hero McEvoy first becomes his personal physician, and then - one of the many enemies. The historical drama received two awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
James McEvoyâs film career has begun a short period of romance. He starred in the contemporary fairy tale directed by Mark Polanski âPenelopeâ (2006), the youth comedy âGet in the Top Tenâ (2006), and the melodrama âJane Austenâ (2007).
The success of James McAvoy films
The shooting of the actor with Keira Knightley in the military film âAtonementâ (2007) was successful. The tape received 17 awards, including Golden Globe for the best film, Oscar for the best music. James called the script of Atonement the most interesting of those that fell into his hands. McEvoy earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in this drama.
In mid-2008, the world premiere of the action movie "Especially Dangerous", shot in Hollywood by Timur Bekmambetov , took place . For the filming, world stars were invited - Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, as well as James McEvoy. A photo of the actor with a gun in outstretched arms appeared on all posters and posters. Box office in the world for 10 months of movie rental amounted to more than $ 340 million. The film received several professional film awards, nominated for an Oscar.
From Secretary of Leo Tolstoy to Professor X
Positive were the reviews of film critics about McEvoyâs work in the 2009 film âThe Last Resurrectionâ about the life and tragedy of the Leo Tolstoy family. The role of the secretary of a brilliant Russian writer was played by James McEvoy. The filmography of 2010-2014 includes 10 films, among which is the detective thriller Danny Boyle "Trans" (2013). The main character of the tape Simon (James McAvoy) is dominated by a hypnotist woman. Film critics in their reviews noted the virtues of the script and the work of the actors.
A new film with James McAvoy - âX-Men: Days of the Past Futureâ - the seventh in a row in the cult movie series. The premiere in the United States is scheduled for May, and in Russia for July 2014. In 2011, the actor for the first time in his career embodied on the screen Charles Xavier - the hero of the fantastic action movie X-Men: First Class.
James McAvoy Personal life
The fate of the actor abounds with pitfalls. While studying at the Academy of Dance, Music and Drama, McEvoyâs romance with classmate Emma Nelson began. A break in relations for a long time knocked the young man out of his rut, he became addicted to alcohol, his career was in jeopardy.
On the set of the film âShamelessâ (2004), his romance broke out with an actress who played the role of Fiona. In 2006, the couple officially married (the second for Ann-Marie MacDuff). In 2010, the long-awaited first-born son of Brandan was born to the couple. Ann-Marie has repeatedly stated that she dreams of becoming a mother, but she had health problems (McDuff is 9 years older than her husband). McEvoy reacted to his wifeâs pregnancy with great responsibility. In 2010, for personal reasons, he refused to shoot in the American film "Life is Beautiful."
James McAvoy The growth and appearance of the actor
In 2005, one of the British newspapers published data from a survey among girls on the topic "the country's most enviable groom." According to his results, James even beat Prince William. People Magazine included McEvoy on his list of the sexiest men of the decade (2007). Meanwhile, the actor himself is skeptical of his appearance, says that he does not feel like a sex symbol because of his short stature (170 cm) and pale skin. James McAvoy notes that his character has changed a lot over the past 10â15 years. From a shy guy, he turned into a âcreative guy with powerful charisma,â which does not imitate most people. Regarding the periodic growing of a beard, James says that he grows a beard between shoots, shaves off when someone pays him for it. Actor McEvoy does not hesitate to undress in front of the camera, but carefully guards his personal space and inner world from extraneous invasion. He does not want to lose himself by opening them to everyone.