James McAvoy is a well-known Scottish actor who 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.
As many have been wanting to know more about him and his amusing display of acting talent, questions have been asked about his educational background. In view of that, this article is set to provide you with information concerning where McAvoy had his high school and college education.
Where did James McAvoy go to college and high school?
McAvoy attended the Catholic St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in the Jordanhill area of Glasgow. During his days at the Catholic school, he considered joining the priesthood, as a means of exploring the world through missionary works.
After secondary school, he applied and was accepted into the Royal Navy. However, he turned the opportunity down as he opted to study at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, which he was offered the same year.
Did James McAvoy go to film school?
Yes!, McAvoy attended a Music and Drama school. After he completed St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, he was admitted to study acting at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD, now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland).
Source: Ghanafuo.com
