Actor
Ewan McGregor
Based In
Los Angeles, California, USA
Origin
Perth, Scotland
Years Active
1992–Present
Ewan McGregor – Biography
Ewan McGregor – Full Information
- Full Name: Ewan Gordon McGregor
- Popular Name: Ewan McGregor
- Nickname: Ewan
- Profession: Actor, Director
- Profession Category: Actor, Director
- Known For: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, Big Fish, Fargo, Halston
- Date of Birth: 31 March 1971
- Age: 55 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Perth, Scotland
- Hometown: Crieff, Scotland
- Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Nationality: Scottish, British (also holds American citizenship)
- Religion: Not Publicly Disclosed
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 74 kg
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Light Brown
Family
- Father: James Charles Stuart “Jim” McGregor (Physical Education Teacher)
- Mother: Carole Lawson (Teacher and School Administrator)
- Brother: Colin McGregor (Former RAF Tornado Pilot)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Winstead (m. 2022)
- Former Spouse: Eve Mavrakis (m. 1995; div. 2020)
- Children: Five children, including Clara McGregor and Laurie McGregor
Education
- School: Morrison’s Academy, Crieff, Scotland
- College: Kirkcaldy College of Technology
- Drama School: Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London
- Qualification: Studied Drama and Theatre Arts
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Earned his first major breakthrough with the Channel 4 television series Lipstick on Your Collar. |
| 1994 | Gained critical acclaim starring in Danny Boyle’s thriller Shallow Grave. |
| 1996 | Achieved international fame with his iconic portrayal of Mark Renton in Trainspotting. |
| 1999 | Became globally recognized as young Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. |
| 2001 | Showcased his singing talent opposite Nicole Kidman in the musical Moulin Rouge!. |
| 2003 | Played the younger Edward Bloom in Tim Burton’s fantasy drama Big Fish. |
| 2016 | Made his feature directorial debut with American Pastoral, in which he also starred. |
| 2017 | Won the Golden Globe Award for portraying twin brothers Emmit and Ray Stussy in Fargo Season 3. |
| 2022 | Returned as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi. |
| 2024 | Received widespread acclaim for leading the historical drama series A Gentleman in Moscow. |
| 2025 | Reunited with Charley Boorman for the motorcycle travel documentary Long Way Home. |
| 2026 | Co-starred with Anne Hathaway in David Robert Mitchell’s science-fiction mystery thriller The End of Oak Street. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best Actor | BAFTA Scotland Awards | Trainspotting | Won |
| 2002 | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe Awards | Moulin Rouge! | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe Awards | Salmon Fishing in the Yemen | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Golden Globe Awards | Fargo | Won |
| 2021 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Primetime Emmy Awards | Halston | Won |
About Ewan McGregor
Yes, he is globally recognized for portraying the iconic Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005) and reprising the role in the 2022 Disney+ series.
He stars as Greg Platt alongside Anne Hathaway in the David Robert Mitchell-directed mystery science-fiction thriller The End of Oak Street, produced by J.J. Abrams.
Yes, he performed all of his own vocals as the romantic lead Christian in the Oscar-winning 2001 musical Moulin Rouge!, as well as voicing Lumière in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017).
He married his Fargo co-star, American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, in April 2022. He was previously married to production designer Eve Mavrakis.
He is famous for his real-life motorcycle travel series alongside Charley Boorman, which include Long Way Round (2004), Long Way Down (2007), Long Way Up (2020), and their 2025 release Long Way Home.