James McAvoy
- Biography
- Onscreen for nearly a decade at the time he was cast in director Kevin McDonald's The Last King of Scotland, Glasgow-born actor James McAvoy seemed to many an overnight sensation.
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Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Atonement (2007) |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor Atonement (2007) |
| 2006 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actor The Last King of Scotland |
British Independent Film Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nominated | British Independent Film Awards | Best Actor The Last King of Scotland |
London Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nominated | London Film Critics Association | Best British Actor The Last King of Scotland |
Films
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