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Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor known for his roles in major films and television productions. He is notable for his work in popular movies and his contributions to the entertainment industry.
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Ewan McGregor is an actor hailing from Scotland and is most famously known for his roles in Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge, Big Fish, and the Star Wars Trilogy. McGregor's also known for singing all his characters' singing part himself, such as in the popular musical "Moulin Rouge" with Nicole Kidman; "Down with Love" co-starring Renée Zellweger; and "Velvet Goldmine". And he also sang a song - Beyond the Sea - together with Cameron Diaz in "A Life Less Ordinary ". <a href="https://www.last.fm/mus
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Ewan Gordon McGregor (/ˈjuːən/ YOO-ən; born 31 March 1971) is a Scottish actor and filmmaker. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2013, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his service to drama and charity.
While studying drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, McGregor began his career with a leading role in the British series Lipstick on Your Collar (1993). He gained international recognition for starring as drug addict Mark Renton in Trainspotting (1996), and as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005). His career progressed with starring roles in the musical Moulin Rouge! (2001) for which he was nominated for the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, action film Black Hawk Down (2001), fantasy film Big Fish (2003), and thriller Angels and Demons (2009). He was praised for his performances in the thriller The Ghost Writer (2010) and the romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011).
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