Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor (Ewan Gordon McGregor) was born on March 31st, 1971 and is currently 54 years old. Ewan McGregor was born in Perth, Scotland. McGregor attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor who has been involved in television, film, and stage productions. He made his name for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the
Star Wars trilogy between 1999 and 2005. He has also worked with Danny Boyle, the Academy Award-winning director on notable films such as the 1996 movie
Trainspotting.
As for his background, he is the son of schoolteachers James McGregor and Carol McGregor. His parents wanted him to pursue a life in the arts and sent him to study at several Scotland theaters. Thereafter, he moved to London where he spent three years studying music.
He quit college a few months before his graduation since he got a starring role in the 1993 released musical
Lipstick on Your Collar where he was cast as Private Hopper. In 1994, he had his first breakthrough in film when he was cast alongside Robin Williams in the dramedy
Being Human.
In 1999, Ewan McGregor was cast in
Star Wars as Obi-Wan Kenobi and this would become his most famous role. Working on the film, he shared scenes with Hollywood heavyweights such as Natalie Portman and Liam Neeson. Later on, he reprised his role in two more sequels and lent his voice to an animated
Star Wars game.
Ewan McGregor has been in many stages over the years. In 2005, he was in
Guys and Dolls the musical produced in the West End where he played the role of Sky Masterson. Ewan also played in the famed Shakespeare drama
Othello produced by Chiwetel Ejiofor in 2007 where he played the role of Iago.
In 1995, Ewan married Eve Mavrakis, a production designer with whom he had four daughters before they separated in 2017 and divorced in 2020. He is now married to Mary Elizabeth Winstead, the actress whom he met while filming the television series
Fargo.
Ewan McGregor published his debut work
Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World in 2004. It tells the story of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman who travel the world on their bikes as they traverse horrible terrain, meet locals, stay in private homes, motels, and hotels, and sometimes have personality conflicts with a range of crew.
In
Long Way Down, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman get back on their backs as they set off on a 15,000-mile journey alongside David Alexanian and Russ Malkin. They head on the route that takes them from the northernmost tip of Scotland to the southernmost tip of Africa to Cape Agulhas. They ride through extreme temperatures and spectacular scenery even as they deal with some very difficult challenges.
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Ewan McGregor: F.A.Q
When was Ewan McGregor Born? How old is Ewan McGregor?
Ewan McGregor was born on March 31st, 1971. Ewan McGregor is currently 54 years old.
Where was Ewan McGregor Born?
Ewan McGregor was born in Perth, Scotland and is Scottish.
What was the first book Ewan McGregor wrote?
The first book written by Ewan McGregor was Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World, published in 2004.
What was the most recent book Ewan McGregor wrote?
His most recently released work was Long Way Down on February 2nd, 2004.
Will there be any more books by Ewan McGregor?
Ewan McGregor does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Ewan McGregor written?
Ewan McGregor has written 2 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.