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I really liked 'Starter For Ten' because I grew up watching 1980s teen films like 'St. Elmo's Fire' and 'The Breakfast Club' and I've always wanted to play the underdog lead hero in a 1980s-inspired film.
James McAvoy
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James McAvoy
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: April 21
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James Andrew McAvoy
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