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Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor and filmmaker born on 31 March 1971.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor and filmmaker, best known for his roles in Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, and as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise. He has won a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy, and was appointed OBE in 2013.

Career highlights

McGregor gained international recognition for his role in Trainspotting (1996) and later starred in Moulin Rouge! (2001). He portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and returned to the role in the 2022 television series. His filmography also includes Big Fish, Beginners, and Doctor Sleep.

Personal life

McGregor was born in Perth, Scotland, on 31 March 1971. He married Eve Mavrakis in 1995 and later married Canadian actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead in 2022. He has several children.

Recognition

McGregor has received a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2013, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama and charity.

In short

  • Born in Perth, Scotland, in 1971.
  • Known for Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, and Star Wars.
  • Married to Canadian actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
  • Won Golden Globe and Emmy; appointed OBE in 2013.
Canadian angle

McGregor has a Canadian connection through his marriage to Canadian actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who is from Edmonton, Alberta. His work is widely known in Canada through major international film franchises and releases.

Quick questions

How old is Ewan McGregor?
He was born on 31 March 1971, making him 55 years old in 2026.
What is Ewan McGregor famous for?
He is famous for acting in Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, and portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.
Is Ewan McGregor married?
Yes. He married Mary Elizabeth Winstead in 2022; he was previously married to Eve Mavrakis.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career highlights, awards, first marriage
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000191/
    Supports: Birth date, age, and portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr/name/nm0000191/
    Supports: Marriage to Mary Elizabeth Winstead and career summary
  4. Wikipedia (Catalan) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor
    Supports: Marriage to Mary Elizabeth Winstead and recognition for Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, and Star Wars
  5. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor
    Supports: Birth date, spouse information, and major roles
  6. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/ewan-mcgregor.html
    Supports: Selected filmography, marriage to Eve Mavrakis, and later relationship/marriage to Mary Elizabeth Winstead
  7. National Today — https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/ewan-mcgregor/
    Supports: Reported net worth figure and career summary