Additionally, he is the entrepreneur of ‘Natural Nylon’ and has appeared in several low-budget, artsy Hollywood films before he was offered the indelible roles of ‘Mark Renton’ and ‘Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi’.
Ewan was born in Perth, Scotland, the United Kingdom on March 31, 1971, at the age (of 51). He is the son of James Charles Stewart (father) and Carole Diane (mother).
Additionally, his father was a teacher in the ‘physical education department and his mother was a school administrator and a teacher.
He has a sibling namely, Colin McGregor. He belongs to Scottish- British nationality and mixed (Scottish- German) ethnicity. His birth sign is Aries.
In talking about his education, he attended the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Then, he attended Morrison’s Academy.
In talking about his profession, he landed a major role as ‘Private Mick Hopper in ‘Lipstick on Your Collar, a musical comedy, in 1993.
In the same year, he also starred in the British television mini-series, ‘The Scarlet & the Black’ and ‘Being Human’. In 1994, he was also lauded for his performance in ‘Shallow Grave’.
Besides that, two years later, in 1996, he got his first breakthrough as a heroin addict in ‘Trainspotting’, which was a film adaptation of a novel of the same name.
Similarly, from 1998 to 1999, he also starred in the theatre production, ‘Little Malcolm and His Struggles Against the Eunuchs, which opened at Hampstead Theatre and Comedy Theatre.
Likewise, he also appeared in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ alongside Nicole Kidman, as ‘Christian’, in 2001. Additionally, he reprised his role as Jedi Obi-Wan-Kenobi in ‘Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones’, the following year.
In the same year, Ewan McGregor also appeared in the fantasy film, ‘Big Fish’ as ‘Edward Bloom’. Eventually, his role in the drama, ‘Young Adam’ earned him a lot of accolades. Whereas, from 2005 to 2007, he also starred in ‘Guys and Dolls, a Donmar Warehouse production at the Piccadilly Theatre.
In 2007, he also starred in ‘Cassandra’s Dream’ and two years later, he also appeared in ‘I Love You Philip Morris, ‘Amelia’ and ‘Angels & Demons’.
In the same year, he also worked on the production of ‘Othello’ and also reprised his role as ‘logo’ for BBC Radio 3. In 2012, he also appeared in ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ and ‘The Impossible’.
Currently, Ewan McGregor is working with Daniel Craig on the film adaptation of ‘I, Lucifer’.
Ewan McGregor: Awards, Nomination
Ewan McGregor was nominated for Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for Salmon Fishing in Yemen (2011), Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for Moulin Rouge! (2001), he was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Fargo (2014), Outstanding Narrator for Highlands: Scotland’s Wild Heart (2016), as well as for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for ER (1994).
Similarly, he has been nominated for Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). Likewise, he was nominated for CinEuphoria Award for Best Supporting Actor – International Competition for Lo impossible (2012).
Additionally, he was nominated for Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor for The Ghost Writer (2010).
In addition, he won Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for Fargo (2014).
Similarly, Ewan McGregor won BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in a Scottish Film for Young Adam (2003), and Best Actor – Film for Trainspotting (1996).
Likewise, he won Capri Ensemble Cast Award for August: Osage County (2013). He won the Empire Award for Best British Actor for Moulin Rouge! (2001), Best British Actor for A Life Less Ordinary (1997). He won the European Film Award for European Actor for The Ghost Writer (2010).
What is Ewan McGregor’s net worth?
There is no information regarding his income or salary. Whereas, his net worth is around $45 million.
Ewan McGregor: Rumors, Controversy/ Scandal
There was a rumor that he makes a secret cameo appearance in the new Han Solo spin-off film after he turned up at the Los Angeles premiere.
Currently, Ewan McGregor is far from rumors and controversies.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
In talking about his body measurements, Ewan has a height of 5 feet 10 inches. Additionally, he weighs is 74Kg.
Ewan’s hair color is light brown and his eye color is blue.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Ewan McGregor has around 1.36M followers on Twitter. But he doesn’t have an official page on Facebook and Instagram.