James McAvoy: filmography. Movies with James McEvoy

After the release of the film "Inside myself I'm dancing", "The Last King of Scotland", the blockbuster Wanted ("Especially dangerous") it became clear that there was a new movie star - James McAvoy. The filmography of the actor has more than 30 paintings. A turning point in his career was the middle of the 2000s, when he starred in the fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia, which raised more than $ 700 million at the box office.

Selected biography pages

Full name of the actor: James Andrew McEvoy. He is a native of Scotland, was born in Glasgow on April 21, 1979. Between the parents in the family was discord, which eventually led to the divorce in 1986. Little James was taken to his grandmother and grandfather. He pictured himself as a priest in the future, but fate decreed otherwise.

According to one of the versions, at the faculty in the school to the director - director David Hayman - with the request to take it in the filings turned 16-year-old James McAvoy. Roles in the youth films at that time was not, the young man was offered to star in the thriller "The Neighbor Room." The first experience was successful, he allowed our hero to qualify for admission to the Royal Academy of Dance, Music and Drama of Scotland.

In 10 years the actor gained world popularity. The victory in the nomination "Rising Star" according to BAFTA brought him the year 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 the British Independent Film.

James McAvoy. Filmography of the first years

In the thriller of the famous director and producer David Hayman "Neighbor 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 "Pure English Murder." The first "glimpse" of future success was the work in the military band "Brothers in Arms" (2001). Producers of the mini-series - Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. In one of the series, the role of Private Miller was performed by James McEvoy.

The filmography of the actor for 4 years (from 2001 to 2005) was 15 paintings! He starred in the music tape "The Queen of Bollywood" (2002) by English director Jeremy Wooding. The character of McAvoy - Jay - played the guitar, sang. Female audience after the release of the film began to show increased interest in the personality and appearance of the young Scotsman.

The first decade of film career

Films with James McEvoy attracted the attention of television directors in the late 1990s. "Yield" for the actor was in 2003, when he was shooting in three films. In the television series "Shameless" (2004-2005), he played the role of Steve McBride.

Before 2005, 19 films with James McAvoy appeared. One of the most successful works at that time was the role of Rory O'Shea in the Irish tape of 2004 "Inside myself I'm dancing" (directed by Damien O'Donnell). The character of McEvoy is unable to move independently because of muscle atrophy. Rory O'Shea gets acquainted with the same patient at the house of invalids - Michael Konolli. Together they overcome the hardships of their unenviable existence. James McEvoy played heartfelt, the film was moderately cheerful, very realistic, in the spirit of "Knockin 'on Heaven."

In the same year, the actor took part in filming a picture of a tennis tournament and passions around participating in it (Wimbledon, 2004).

From the tomb of Tumnus to the beloved Jane Austen

Since 2005, actor James McEvoy has gained worldwide fame. Spectators and film critics liked how he coped with the role of Tumnus' faun in the cult fantasy film "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

McEvoy played in the British film in 2006 - a film adaptation of the work of D. Foden's "The Last King of Scotland". James's companion was Forest Whitaker, who brilliantly played the role of Idi Amin, the bloody dictator of Uganda. The hero of McEvoy first becomes his personal physician, and then - one of the many enemies. The historical drama won two awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

In the film career of James McEvoy came a short period of romance. He starred in the modern fairy tale directed by Mark Polanski "Penelope" (2006), the youth comedy "Get in the Top Ten" (2006), the melodrama "Jane Austen" (2007).

The success of the films with the participation of James McEvoy

Successful were the shooting of the actor along with Keira Knightley in the military film "Atonement" (2007). The band received 17 awards, including Golden Globe for Best Picture, Oscar for Best Music. James called the scenario of "Atonement" the most interesting of those that fell into his hands. McEvoy for the role in this drama deserved the nomination for the Golden Globe.

In mid-2008, the world premiere of the militant "Particularly dangerous", filmed in Hollywood by Timur Bekmambetov. For shooting, the world stars were invited - Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, and James McEvoy. Photo of the actor with a pistol in extended arms appeared on all posters and posters. Box office in the world for 10 months of the film's rent amounted to more than $ 340 million. The film received several professional film awards, nominated for an Oscar.

From the secretary of Leo Tolstoy to Professor X

Positive were reviews of film critics about the work of McEvoy in the 2009 film "The Last Sunday" about the life and tragedy of the family of Leo Tolstoy. The role of the secretary of the brilliant Russian writer was played by James McEvoy. Filmography 2010-2014 - this is 10 pictures, among them - detective thriller Danny Boyle "Trans" (2013). The main character of the tape Simon (James McEvoy) is dominated by a female hypnotist. Film critics in their reviews noted the merits of the script and the work of the actors.

A new tape with the participation of James McEvoy - "X-Men: Days of the Past" - the seventh in a row in the cult film series. The premiere in the US is scheduled for May, and in Russia - for July 2014. In 2011, the actor for the first time in his career embodied on screen Charles Xavier - the hero of a fantastic action movie "X-Men: First Class."

James McAvoy. Personal life

The fate of the actor abounds with pitfalls. During his studies at the Academy of Dance, Music and Drama, McEvoy's novel with classmate Emma Nelson began. The rupture of relations for a long time knocked the young man out of the rut, he became addicted to alcohol, the career was under threat.

On the set of the movie "Shameless" (2004), his novel broke out with an actress who played the role of Fiona. In 2006, the couple officially married (the second for Anne-Marie McDuff). In 2010, the couple had a long-awaited first-born son named Brandan. Anne-Marie has repeatedly said that she dreams of becoming a mother, but she had health problems (McDuff is 9 years older than her husband). To his wife's pregnancy, McAvoy reacted with great responsibility. In 2010, for personal reasons, he refused to shoot in the American tape "Life is Beautiful."

James McAvoy. Growth and appearance of the actor

One of the British newspapers in 2005 released a survey among girls on the theme "the most enviable fiancé of the country." James went around his results even Prince William. The magazine "People" included McEvoy in his list of the sexiest men of the decade (2007). Meanwhile, the actor himself is skeptical about his appearance, says that he does not feel like a sex symbol because of his small height (170 cm) and pale skin. James McEvoy notes that his character has changed dramatically over the past 10-15 years. From a shy boy, he turned into a "creative guy with a powerful charisma", which does not imitate most people. Regarding the occasional growing of his beard, James says that his beard grows between shootings, shaving off when someone pays him for it. Actor McEvoy does not hesitate to undress in front of the camera, but carefully protects his private space and inner world from extraneous intrusion. He does not want to lose himself by revealing them to everyone.