Well, James McAcoy has certainly got star quality and a healthy dose of hotness. We can't take our eyes off any screen he graces. He's been a charismatic car thief, a disabled dynamo, a gentle faun, Jane Austen's love interest, and now an ordinary guy who unlocks his dormant super powers to become an action hero with a vengeance in this summer's Wanted.

So what's his story? Read on to find out about his stint at a bakery, his love for music, his relationship with his wife (and why he doesn't talk about it!), and his wacky party tricks (fire-breathing, anyone?) From a Glasweigan housing estate to BAFTA's Rising Star, without further ado... Mr. James McAvoy.