Ewan McGregor
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Perth, Scotland, UK
Biography:
Born on March 31, 1971, Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor who has made quite the name for himself in both film and television. A highly accomplished performer, he has earned a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award throughout his career. In 2013, his work in drama and charity was honored when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
While attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, McGregor's acting aspirations began to unfold as he landed a leading role in the British television series Lipstick on Your Collar in 1993. This was followed by his breakout role in Trainspotting (1996), where he portrayed Mark Renton, a drug addict navigating through life in Edinburgh. His international fame continued to grow when he joined the Star Wars universe, starring as the iconic Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy from 1999 to 2005.
McGregor's career has seen him take on a wide range of roles since then. He has danced and sung his way through Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! (2001), showcased his action skills in Black Hawk Down (2001), and explored the world of fantasy in Big Fish (2003). In 2009, he delved into the thriller genre with Angels and Demons.
The Ghost Writer (2010) saw McGregor deliver a chilling performance as a political ghostwriter, while his romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) offered audiences a chance to witness his lighter side. In 2016, he made his directorial debut with American Pastoral and even took on a dual role as brothers Ray and Emmit Stussy in the third season of Fargo, earning him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film in 2017.
McGregor has continued to stretch his acting muscles with voice acting roles, such as Lumière in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (2017), and portraying characters like Christopher Robin, Dan Torrance, and Black Mask in Christopher Robin (2018), Doctor Sleep (2019), and Birds of Prey (2020), respectively. He even reprised his beloved role as Kenobi in the 2022 miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor.
In addition to his impressive acting resume, McGregor has also demonstrated his talent on stage by starring in theatre productions of Guys and Dolls (2005–2007) and Othello (2007–2008). His commitment to giving back extends off the screen as well, with McGregor serving as an ambassador for UNICEF UK since 2004.
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