James McAvoy is a Scottish actor. In a career spanning over two decades, he has appeared in numerous television shows, theatrical productions and over 30 feature films. Notable among his film credits are the historical drama The Last King of Scotland (2006), the critically acclaimed romantic drama Atonement (2007), Wanted (2008), Filth (2013) and the X-Men film series, where he portrayed Professor Charles Xavier. For his performance in Atonement, McAvoy was nominated for BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor. He has also won two BAFTA Scotland Awards (for Filth and The Last King of Scotland) and a British Independent Film Award (for Filth). The actor has been a prominent figure in the British theatre since the early days of his career, having received multiple Laurence Olivier Award nominations for his performance in plays like Macbeth, Three Days of Rain and The Ruling Class.