Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Date of Birth | 31/03/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Perth, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Ewan McGregor
14/08/2026
The mystery film Flowervale Street, co-starring Anne Hathaway and directed by David Robert Mitchell, was released on this date. McGregor plays one of the lead roles in the Warner Bros. production.
12/08/2026
While promoting his film The End of Oak Street, McGregor told E! News that he is willing to return as Obi-Wan Kenobi but said Disney does not seem ready to revisit the character. He said he is ready whenever the studio is.
29/07/2026
Ewan McGregor was announced as a lead of the stage production SUPERNOVA at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland, alongside Alan Cumming. The production marks a return to live theatre for the actor, who has a long background in stage work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ewan Gordon McGregor |
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| Summary | Scottish actor of stage, film and television, best known for playing the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Mark Renton in Trainspotting. He made his directorial debut with American Pastoral (2016). He has also worked as a film producer and screenwriter, and is based in Scotland as well as Los Angeles. |
| Honours | Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2013 for services to drama and charity |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London |
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| Other Studies | Studied drama at Kirkcaldy College of Technology (later Fife College) for a year |
Personal Life
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, USA, and North London, England |
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| Hobbies | Long-distance motorcycling |
| Languages | Fluent French |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Winstead (married 2022) |
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| Previous Spouse | Eve Mavrakis, French production designer (married 1995; divorced) |
Family
| Parents | James Charles McGregor (physical education teacher) and Carol Diane McGregor (née Lawson, school administrator and teacher) |
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| Siblings | Colin McGregor, a Royal Air Force fighter pilot |
| Relatives | Uncle: actor Denis Lawson |
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Career
| Debut | Lipstick on Your Collar (1993) |
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| Directing | American Pastoral (2016) |
| Upcoming Projects | The Spot (Hulu drama with Claire Danes, filming wrapped); Lodi (TV series); stage adaptation of Supernova at Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He joined the Perth Repertory Theatre at age 16 after leaving Morrison's Academy. | |
| 2. He co-founded the production company Natural Nylon with friends including Jonny Lee Miller and Jude Law. | |
| 3. He has published a book of his own photography titled The Impossible Dream. | |
| 4. He has been a UNICEF ambassador. | |
| 5. He is ranked #36 in Empire magazine's list of the Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time. |
