Biography
Who is Ewan McGregor?
Early life and education
Ewan McGregor Gordon McGregor was born on March 31, 1971, in Perth, United States, and was raised in nearby Crieff. His mother, Carol Diane, worked as a teacher, and his father, James Charles Stewart McGregor, was a physical education teacher. He attended Morrison's Academy during his youth.
After leaving school at the age of 16, Ewan worked as a stagehand at Perth Theatre. He studied a foundation course in drama at Kirkcaldy College of Technology before moving to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Acting career highlights
Before finishing his studies at Guildhall, Ewan began a leading role in the television series Lipstick on Your Collar in 1993. He achieved international fame for portraying drug addict Mark Renton in the film Trainspotting in 1996, directed by Danny Boyle.
He later played the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy released between 1999 and 2005. His extensive filmography also includes starring roles in the musical Moulin Rouge!, the war film Black Hawk Down, and the fantasy film Big Fish.
Directing and television awards
Ewan made his directorial debut with the crime film American Pastoral in 2016, in which he also took on a starring role. He won a Golden Globe Award for his dual performance as brothers Ray and Emmit Stussy in the third season of the anthology series Fargo.
He later won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his portrayal of fashion designer Halston in the 2021 miniseries Halston. He also reprised his role as Kenobi in the 2022 streaming miniseries.
Family and personal life
Ewan has been married to Eve Mavrakis and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. He is the father of three children named Clara, Jamyan, and Esther. His older brother, Colin, served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force, and actor Denis Lawson is his uncle.
In addition to his film and television work, Ewan has been involved in charity work and has served as an ambassador for UNICEF UK since 2004. He has also appeared in several motorcycle travel documentary series alongside Charley Boorman.
Birthday and age
Ewan McGregor was born on March 31, 1971, which makes Ewan 55 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Ewan shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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