James Anrew McAvoy (pronounced [ˈmækəvɔɪ]); born April 21, 1979(1979-04-21) is an acclaimed BAFTA Scotland, ALFS Award, Rising Star Award and two-time BAFTA, European Film Award, Golden Globe nominated Scottish stage and screen actor best known for his starring roles in the Academy Award for Best Picture nominated film Atonement, Academy Award winning The Last King of Scotland, and the Emmy nominated and BAFTA winning British TV series Shameless.