James McAvoy

McAvoy in 2011, photo by PrPhotos

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland

Date of Birth: 21 April, 1979

Ethnicity: Scottish

James McAvoy is a Scottish actor.

He is the son of Elizabeth (Johnstone) and James McAvoy, Sr. The surname McAvoy can be Irish. It is not clear if James has Irish ancestry. He was brought up as a Roman Catholic. James is married to personal assistant Lisa Liberati. He has a son with his former wife, actress Anne-Marie Duff; and a son with Lisa.

James’s maternal grandfather was named James Johnstone.

James’s maternal grandmother was named Mary.