Actor
Ewan McGregor
- Born: 31 March 1971, Perth, Scotland, UK
- Estimated net worth: $45 million
Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor known for his versatile performances in both drama and action genres. He gained fame for roles in films such as 'Trainspotting', 'Moulin Rouge!', and the 'Star Wars' prequels. McGregor is celebrated for his distinctive voice…
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About Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor known for his versatile performances in both drama and action genres. He gained fame for roles in films such as 'Trainspotting', 'Moulin Rouge!', and the 'Star Wars' prequels. McGregor is celebrated for his distinctive voice and ability to portray complex characters, making him a respected figure in the film industry.
- Born
- 31 March 1971, Perth, Scotland, UK
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Eve Mavrakis (1995-2020)
- Children
- 4 (Clara, Esther, Jamyan, Anouk)
- Parents
- James Charles McGregor, Carol Diane McGregor
- Estimated net worth
- $45 million
Fun facts about Ewan McGregor
- Ewan McGregor trained as a stage actor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
- He is also an accomplished motorcycle enthusiast and has undertaken several long-distance motorcycle journeys.
Famous Ewan McGregor quotes
“The force will be with you. Always.”
“Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family.”
“I feel like I'm in a dream.”
Ewan McGregor filmography
Cast (199)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The End of Oak Street Movie | Greg Platt | 7.1 |
| 2026 | Untold UK: Vinnie Jones Movie | Self - (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2026 | Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord TV | Obi-Wan Kenobi (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2026 | The Land of Sometimes Movie | The Wish Collector (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Tim Burton: Life in the Line TV | Self (footage) | 10.0 |
| 2025 | The Dark Fantastic Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Long Way Home TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 2024 | Mother, Couch Movie | David | 5.6 |
| 2024 | A Gentleman in Moscow TV | Count Alexander Rostov | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Bleeding Love Movie | Father | 6.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting” Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2022 | Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Movie | Cricket (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Raymond & Ray Movie | Raymond | 6.2 |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return Movie | Self - Obi-Wan Kenobi / Executive Producer | 6.8 |
| 2022 | The Last Movie Stars TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi TV | Obi-Wan Kenobi | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury TV | Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake Movie | Father Kelly | 5.1 |
| 2021 | Halston TV | Halston | 7.0 |
| 2020 | WAMEGO: Addendum Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Stormborn TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2020 | Long Way Up TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Staged TV | Ewan | 7.9 |
| 2020 | Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Movie | Roman Sionis | 6.9 |
| 2020 | Doctor Sleep: Return To The Overlook Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie | Obi-Wan Kenobi (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Doctor Sleep Movie | Danny Torrance | 7.1 |
| 2019 | A Little Late with Lilly Singh TV | Self | 3.4 |
| 2019 | Wild Ways of the Vikings Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Wild Shetland: Scotland's Viking Frontier Movie | Narrator | 7.3 |
| 2018 | A Movie Is Made For Pooh Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Christopher Robin Movie | Christopher Robin | 7.3 |
| 2018 | Zoe Movie | Cole | 5.9 |
| 2018 | RAF at 100 with Ewan and Colin McGregor Movie | Self | 4.9 |
| 2017 | And the Winner Isn't Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2017 | Beauty and the Beast Movie | Lumière | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Red Point Movie | Brown | 5.1 |
| 2017 | T2 Trainspotting Movie | Renton | 6.9 |
| 2017 | Now You See It Movie | Voiceover (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2017 | Salt Bike: A Year with the Baron Movie | Narrator | |
| 2016 | The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2016 | American Pastoral Movie | Swede Levov | 6.2 |
| 2016 | Last Days in the Desert Movie | Jesus | 5.7 |
| 2016 | Highlands: Scotland's Wild Heart TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2016 | Our Kind of Traitor Movie | Perry Makepeace | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Miles Ahead Movie | Dave Braden | 6.4 |
| 2015 | Jane Got a Gun Movie | John Bishop | 5.8 |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie | Obi-Wan Kenobi (voice) (uncredited) | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2015 | Humpback Whales Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Mortdecai Movie | Inspector Alistair Martland | 5.5 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | Son of a Gun Movie | Brendan Lynch | 6.4 |
| 2014 | A Million Ways to Die in the West Movie | Cowboy at Fair | 6.1 |
| 2014 | Fargo TV | Emmit Stussy / Ray Stussy | 8.3 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Doll & Em TV | Ewan | 6.4 |
| 2014 | Doll & Em TV | Sleazy Ewan McGregor | 6.4 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Off Camera with Sam Jones TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Ice Bear Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 2013 | August: Osage County Movie | Bill Fordham | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Muse of Fire Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Hebrides: Islands on the Edge TV | Narrator (voice) | 9.7 |
| 2013 | Jack the Giant Slayer Movie | Elmont | 5.9 |
| 2012 | The Impossible Movie | Henry Bennett | 7.4 |
| 2012 | Gina Carano in Training Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2012 | Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission TV | Self | |
| 2012 | Buenas noches y Buenafuente TV | Self - Interviewee | 6.0 |
| 2012 | Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Movie | Dr. Alfred Jones | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Bomber Boys Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie | (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Charge Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2011 | Haywire Movie | Kenneth | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Teenage Wildlife Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2011 | Perfect Sense Movie | Michael | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Fastest Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross Show TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Beginners Movie | Oliver Fields | 6.8 |
| 2011 | A Short Film About Making Beginners Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Jackboots on Whitehall Movie | Chris (voice) | 4.9 |
| 2010 | The Battle of Britain Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Justin Lee Collins: Good Times TV | Self | |
| 2010 | Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Movie | Mr. Green | 6.3 |
| 2010 | The Ghost Writer Movie | The Ghost | 6.8 |
| 2010 | I Love You Phillip Morris Movie | Phillip Morris | 6.4 |
| 2009 | Amelia Movie | Gene Vidal | 5.7 |
| 2009 | The Men Who Stare at Goats Movie | Bob Wilton | 6.0 |
| 2009 | The Jay Leno Show TV | Self | 3.3 |
| 2009 | Angels & Demons Movie | Camerlengo Patrick McKenna | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Memories of "Trainspotting" Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | Deception Movie | Jonathan McQuarry | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Incendiary Movie | Jasper Black | 5.4 |
| 2008 | The New Ten Commandments Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.7 |
| 2007 | Cassandra's Dream Movie | Ian Blaine | 6.3 |
| 2007 | Long Way Down TV | Self | 8.1 |
| 2007 | British Film Forever TV | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2007 | Legacy: A Personal History of Barry Sheene Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Miss Potter Movie | Norman Warne | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Scenes of a Sexual Nature Movie | Billy | 5.3 |
| 2006 | Race to Dakar TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2006 | 50 Films to See Before You Die Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2006 | Stormbreaker Movie | Ian Rider | 5.2 |
| 2006 | The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Soccer Aid TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 2005 | Live 8 Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2005 | Within a Minute: The Making of Star Wars Episode III Movie | Self / Obi-Wan Kenobi | 7.2 |
| 2005 | Stay Movie | Sam Foster | 6.6 |
| 2005 | The Island Movie | Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln | 6.7 |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Movie | Obi-Wan Kenobi | 7.5 |
| 2005 | Valiant Movie | Valiant (voice) | 5.7 |
| 2005 | Troy's Story Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Robots Movie | Rodney Copperbottom (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Faster & Faster Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2004 | The Culture Show TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2004 | Spooks & Creeps Movie | Stroller ("Desserts") | 2.0 |
| 2004 | Long Way Round TV | Self | 8.2 |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Story of Star Wars Movie | Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2003 | Big Fish Movie | Ed Bloom (young) | 7.7 |
| 2003 | Young Adam Movie | Joe Taylor | 5.9 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Faster Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2003 | Down with Love Movie | Catcher Block | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | From Puppets to Pixels: The Making of Star Wars Episode II Movie | Self / Obi-Wan Kenobi | 6.8 |
| 2002 | Top Gear TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 2002 | Solid Geometry Movie | Phil | 4.9 |
| 2002 | American Idol TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2002 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Movie | Obi-Wan Kenobi | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Black Hawk Down Movie | Grimes | 7.4 |
| 2001 | R2-D2: Beneath the Dome Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2001 | The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2001 | Trips Money Can't Buy with Ewan McGregor Movie | Self | 9.3 |
| 2001 | The Polar Bears of Churchill with Ewan McGregor Movie | Self | |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! Movie | Christian | 7.5 |
| 2001 | The Night Club of Your Dreams: The Making of 'Moulin Rouge' Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Welcome to Hollywood Movie | Ewan McGregor | 4.2 |
| 2000 | Desserts Movie | Stroller | 6.2 |
| 2000 | Killing Priscilla Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2000 | Nora Movie | James Joyce | 5.2 |
| 2000 | Happy M’Gee Movie | Happy | |
| 2000 | Anno Domini Movie | The Stranger | 9.0 |
| 1999 | Eye of the Beholder Movie | Stephen Wilson | 4.9 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards TV | Self | 9.1 |
| 1999 | Rogue Trader Movie | Nick Leeson | 5.9 |
| 1999 | The Unauthorized Star Wars Story Movie | Self | |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Movie | Obi-Wan Kenobi | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Little Voice Movie | Billy | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Velvet Goldmine Movie | Curt Wild | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Parkinson TV | Self | |
| 1997 | A Life Less Ordinary Movie | Robert Lewis | 6.2 |
| 1997 | Elle Style Awards TV | Self - Winner | |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The Serpent's Kiss Movie | Meneer Chrome | 5.4 |
| 1997 | Nightwatch Movie | Martin Bells | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Brassed Off Movie | Andy Barrow | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Emma Movie | Frank Churchill | 6.6 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Karaoke TV | Young Man | 6.8 |
| 1996 | Trainspotting Movie | Renton | 8.0 |
| 1996 | TFI Friday TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Blue Juice Movie | Dean Raymond | 4.1 |
| 1995 | The Pillow Book Movie | Jerome | 6.4 |
| 1995 | Soccer AM TV | Self | 6.3 |
| 1995 | Kavanagh Q.C. TV | David Robert Armstrong | 7.3 |
| 1994 | Shallow Grave Movie | Alex Law | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Doggin' Around Movie | Tom Clayton | 6.0 |
| 1994 | ER TV | Duncan Stewart | 7.8 |
| 1994 | Being Human Movie | Alvarez | 5.1 |
| 1994 | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras TV | Self | |
| 1993 | Scarlet and Black TV | Julien Sorel | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Lipstick on Your Collar TV | Private Mick Hopper | 6.9 |
| 1993 | Family Style Movie | Jimmie | 6.0 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1989 | Screen One TV | Tom Clayton | 7.2 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Ford | 8.0 |
| 1988 | This Morning TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1984 | Goldene Kamera TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 1982 | Nature TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.9 |
| 1982 | Nature TV | Host | 7.9 |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self - Presenter | 7.1 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| TBA | The Spot TV | Unknown character | |
| TBA | The Cow Movie | Charlie Granger |
Crew (18)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Long Way Home TV | Creator · Creator | 7.9 |
| 2025 | Long Way Home TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.9 |
| 2024 | Mother, Couch Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2024 | A Gentleman in Moscow TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Bleeding Love Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A Cooler Climate Movie | Thanks · Crew | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Halston TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Long Way Up TV | Creator · Creator | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Long Way Up TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2016 | American Pastoral Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2007 | Long Way Down TV | Producer · Production | 8.1 |
| 2007 | Long Way Down TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.1 |
| 2007 | Long Way Down TV | Creator · Creator | 8.1 |
| 2004 | Long Way Round TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.2 |
| 2004 | Long Way Round TV | Creator · Creator | 8.2 |
| 2000 | Nora Movie | Producer · Production | 5.2 |
| 1999 | Tube Tales Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
Latest releases
- The End of Oak Street2026 / TMDB 7.1
- Untold UK: Vinnie Jones2026 / TMDB 6.5
- The Land of Sometimes2026 / TMDB 6.1
- The Dark Fantastic2025
- Mother, Couch2024 / TMDB 5.6
- Bleeding Love2024 / TMDB 6.3
Questions about Ewan McGregor
What are some of Ewan McGregor's most famous films?
Ewan McGregor is known for his roles in iconic films such as 'Trainspotting', 'Moulin Rouge!', and the 'Star Wars' prequels. His performances in these films have earned him critical acclaim and a large fanbase.
Has Ewan McGregor won any major awards?
Ewan McGregor has received several awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Moulin Rouge!' and BAFTA nominations for 'Trainspotting' and 'The Impossible'.
What was Ewan McGregor's first film?
Ewan McGregor's first film role was in the 1994 movie 'Being Human', where he played a supporting character. This marked the beginning of his successful film career.
How many children does Ewan McGregor have?
Ewan McGregor has four children: Clara, Esther, Jamyan, and Anouk. They are from his marriage to Eve Mavrakis.
What is Ewan McGregor's estimated net worth?
Ewan McGregor's estimated net worth is around $45 million. This wealth has been accumulated through his successful acting career and various endorsements.
What genres is Ewan McGregor known for?
Ewan McGregor is known for his versatility across various genres, including drama, romance, and action. His ability to adapt to different roles has made him a prominent actor.
What are some milestones in Ewan McGregor's filmography?
Key milestones in Ewan McGregor's filmography include his breakout role in 'Trainspotting', his lead role in 'Moulin Rouge!', and his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' series.
Is Ewan McGregor involved in any charitable work?
Yes, Ewan McGregor is actively involved in various charitable causes, including UNICEF. He has participated in campaigns to raise awareness and funds for children's rights and welfare.