James McAvoy

Actors

Birthday

Date : 21 April Year : 1979

Age

47 Years Old

Birth Place

Glasgow United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Relationship

Lisa Liberati (m. 2022)

Height

5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)

Parents

James McAvoy Sr., Elizabeth Johnstone

Nationality

Scottish, British

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Estimated Wealth by period

$18M - 22 Million

James McAvoy Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$1M - 2 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$18.50 Million

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Introduction

James McAvoy is a Scottish actor and director known for his intense screen presence, remarkable versatility, and powerful performances across dramas, thrillers, blockbusters, and independent films. He is widely recognized for his roles in major franchises like X-Men and for delivering critically acclaimed performances in both mainstream and arthouse cinema.

Career

Early Debut: Began acting as a teenager with his debut in The Near Room (1995). Appeared mostly in television until 2003.

Television Breakthrough: Gained attention with roles in State of Play (2003), Shameless (2004–2005), and Children of Dune (2003).

Film Breakthrough: Rose to international fame with The Last King of Scotland (2006) and Atonement (2007), earning critical acclaim and award nominations.

Blockbuster Success: Starred as Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men: First Class (2011) and reprised the role in several sequels including Days of Future Past, Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix. Played the lead in Wanted (2008).

Diverse Roles: Delivered standout performances in Split (2016) and Glass (2019) as Kevin Wendell Crumb, His Dark Materials series as Lord Asriel, and films like Speak No Evil (2024).

Recent Work: Starred in Pose (2025) and made his feature directorial debut with California Schemin' (2025/2026), in which he also stars. Continued balancing high-profile projects with independent films.

Family Life

James McAvoy was born on April 21, 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland. He was previously married to actress Anne-Marie Duff from 2006 to 2016; they have one son, Brendan (born 2010). In 2022, he married Lisa Liberati (whom he met on the set of Split). The couple has one son together (born 2022). He has two children in total and lives in London.

James McAvoy Net Worth

As of 2026, James McAvoy's net worth is estimated to be around $18 - 22 million. He has earned primarily through his acting career in films, television, and theater, along with endorsements and investments.

Notable Achievements

Multiple BAFTA nominations, including for Atonement and The Last King of Scotland.
Empire Award for Best Actor and other recognitions for Atonement.
Iconic portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise.
Critically acclaimed performance in Split, showcasing his range with multiple characters.
Feature directorial debut with California Schemin' (2025/2026).
BAFTA Scotland Award winner and respected stage actor with strong theater background.

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