Ewan McGregor

Date of Birth: March 31, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Ewan McGregor is a renowned Scottish actor, born on March 31, 1971, in Perth, Scotland. He rose to prominence with his role in the British crime film “Shallow Grave” (1994) and gained international fame for his portrayal of heroin addict Mark Renton in the cult classic “Trainspotting” (1996). McGregor’s versatility as an actor is evident from his diverse filmography, which includes roles such as the young Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, Christian in “Moulin Rouge!” (2001), and the titular character in Tim Burton’s “Big Fish” (2003). Beyond his acting career, McGregor is known for his motorcycle adventures, chronicled in the travel documentaries “Long Way Round” (2004), “Long Way Down” (2007), and “Long Way Up” (2020). He has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe for his performance in the TV series “Fargo” (2016).

5 Interesting Facts about Ewan McGregor

1. Ewan McGregor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2013 for his services to drama and charity.

2. He has a passion for motorcycles and has undertaken extensive motorcycle journeys around the world.

3. McGregor is a UNICEF UK ambassador and has participated in various humanitarian missions.

4. He has a distinctive mole on the right side of his forehead, which he often prefers to keep visible despite make-up or character requirements.

5. Ewan McGregor starred alongside his uncle, Denis Lawson, who played Wedge Antilles in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, in the “Star Wars” prequels.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ewan McGregor

1. “Ultimately, all the films I’ve made, I’ve done because I wanted to do them.”

2. “I’m ambitious for the work, and I want to do really good work.”

3. “I like being on my own, I like being outdoors, I like being a visitor in different countries and exploring different places.”

4. “You don’t have to be tortured to be an artist. You don’t have to put yourself through hell to look for ideas.”

5. “The thing about acting is that you don’t want to let on how much fun it is.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Ewan McGregor’s net worth is estimated to be around $45 million.

Children

Ewan McGregor has five children. He has four daughters with his ex-wife, Eve Mavrakis: Clara Mathilde McGregor (born 1996), Esther Rose McGregor (born 2001), Jamyan McGregor (adopted, born 2001), and Anouk McGregor (adopted, born 2011). He also has a son, Laurie McGregor (born 2021), with his current partner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.