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Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Director & actor · born 31 March 1971 · Perth, Scotland, UK

Ewan Gordon McGregor (born March 31, 1971) is a Scottish actor. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2013, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama and charity.

While studying drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, McGregor began his career with a leading role in the British series Lipstick on Your Collar (1993). He gained international recognition for starring as drug addict Mark Renton in Trainspotting (1996) and as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005). His career progressed with starring roles in the musical Moulin Rouge! (2001), action film Black Hawk Down (2001), fantasy film Big Fish (2003), and thriller Angels and Demons (2009). He gained praise for his performances in the thriller The Ghost Writer (2010) and romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011).

Where to start: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022).

As director 2

As actor 117

TV shows 25

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Ewan McGregor movie?

By viewer score, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) at 8.0/10.

What are Ewan McGregor’s most popular movies?

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Beauty and the Beast.

How many movies has Ewan McGregor made?

119 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 117 as actor.

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