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James McAvoy (born April 21, 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in The Near Room (1995) and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his feature film career began. His notable television work includes the thriller State of Play, science fiction miniseries Frank Herbert's Children of Dune and the channel 4s BAFTA award-winning series Shameless (British TV series) He has performed in several West End productions and has received four nominations for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, and has also done voice work for animated films including Gnomeo & Juliet, its sequel Sherlock Gnomes, and Arthur Christmas. In 2003, McAvoy appeared in a lead role in Bollywood Queen, then in another lead role as Rory in Inside I'm Dancing in 2004. This was followed by a supporting role, as the faun Mr. Tumnus, in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). His performance in Kevin Macdonald's drama The Last King of Scotland (2006) garnered him several award nominations, including the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. The critically acclaimed romantic drama war film Atonement (2007) earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination and his second BAFTA nomination. He later appeared as a newly trained assassin in the action thriller Wanted (2008). In 2011, McAvoy portrayed Professor Charles Xavier in the superhero film X-Men: First Class, a role he reprised in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Dark Phoenix (2019). McAvoy starred in the crime comedy-drama film Filth (2013), for which he won Best Actor in the British Independent Film Awards. In 2016, he portrayed Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with 23 alternate personalities, in M. Night Shyamalan's Split, for which he received critical acclaim, and later reprised the role for the sequel Glass (2019). Since 2019, he has portrayed Lord Asriel Belacqua in the BBC/HBO fantasy series His Dark Materials.
James McAvoy
Vincent Price
for Vincent Price in Anne Baxter: Star of Many Faces
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"Anne Baxter: Star of Many Faces" is a captivating biopic that chronicles the life and work of Anne Baxter, a remarkable and adaptable actress who made her mark on Hollywood. From her early days in the shadow of her legendary grandfather, Frank Lloyd Wright, to her breakout role in 'The Razor's Edge,' and her iconic performances in classics like 'All About Eve' and 'The Ten Commandments,' this film offers a vivid portrait of a woman who defied expectations and left an indelible mark on the cinema industry. Anne Baxter was more than just a pretty face on the silver screen; she was an innovator, pushing boundaries and challenging stereotypes in a male-dominated business. Throughout her journey, we witness how she tackled the obstacles of fame, love, and family, all while staying true to her artistic vision. The film explores Anne's intricate relationships with Hollywood giants like Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, and Cecil B. DeMille, revealing the behind-the-scenes drama that propelled her to the top of the ladder.
