• Siblings – Joy McAvoy (Younger Sister) (Singer), Donald McAvoy (Paternal Younger Half-Brother)
• Others – Mary (Maternal Grandmother), James Johnstone (Butcher) (Maternal Grandfather)

Manager

United Agents Ltd.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 7 in or 170 cm

Weight

67 kg or 148 pounds

Girlfriend / Spouse

James McAvoy dated –

• Emma Neilson (1995-2002) – From 1995 to 2002, James was romantically linked with fellow actress Emma Neilson.
• Anne-Marie Duff (2004-Present) – In October 2004, he started dating English actress Anne-Marie Duff, who had played his love interest in Shameless in the first two seasons. After dating for two years, they married on October 18, 2006 in a quiet ceremony. Anne gave birth to couple’s first child, son Brendan in 2010.

James McAvoy and Anne Marie Duff at the EE British Academy Film Awards 2015 in London, England

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Light Brown

Eye Color

Blue

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Blue eyes and brown hair

Measurements

James McAvoy’s body specifications may be –

• Chest – 41 in or 104 cm
• Arms / Biceps – 14 in or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 33 in or 84 cm

James McAvoy at the premiere of “Victor Frankenstein” in New York in November 2015

Shoe Size

His shoe size is not known.

Brand Endorsements

James has appeared in commercials including Motorola, etc.

He voiced the advertisement of Samsung Jet ad.

Religion

Catholic.

Best Known For

Playing young Professor Charles Xavier in the superhero film series X-Men, and as Robbie Turner in the 2007 romantic drama war film Atonement.

First Film

James first appeared in the 1995 film The Near Room for his role as Kevin Savage.

First TV Show

In 1997, McAvoy played the role as Gavin Donald in the ITV’s police procedural series The Bill in an episode entitled “Rent.”

Personal Trainer

For the 2008 film Wanted, James McAvoy took help from personal trainer, Glenn Chapman. Glenn worked on James’ body to help him look good by bulking him up. McAvoy did a lot of sprint intervals (around 20 seconds at a time). Also, he did bent-over rows, chin-ups, deadlifts and other exercises under the guidance of Glenn.

Whenever he had to do any shirtless scene, James used to do press-up intervals so that he looked buffed.

James McAvoy Favorite Things

• Film Director – Ken Loach
• Movies – The Goonies (1985), Kes (1969), My Name Is Joe (1998), Back to the Future (1985), The Great Escape (1963), Brief Encounter (1945)
• Art Gallery – The Tate Modern, London
• Book – The Old Testament

James McAvoy at the 2015 Olivier Awards

James McAvoy Facts

1. When he was 7, his parents split. Since then, he is not in touch with his dad.
2. James’ mom used to have poor health conditions when James was young, so he shifted to his maternal grandparents home.
3. While studying, he used to work at a local bakery.
4. James once thought of becoming a priest just because he wanted to travel the world.
5. He started acting at the age of 15 via The Near Room (1995).
6. In order to raise money for charitable organization, he did BASE jump from the world’s tallest building of a hospital.
7. Actors Tom Ellis, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch are his good friends.
8. He is an avid fan of Celtic Football Club.
9. His fans are called “McAvoyeurs.”
10. He is allergic to horses.
11. He has a lightsaber, which he believes is his most treasured possession.
12. If he could go back to the past, he would like to go to an era when dragons roamed the Earth.
13. He doesn’t have a middle name.
14. He purchased Piaggio Vespa with his first paycheck.
15. His is not on social media.