Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor known for roles in Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, and the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
Trainspotting: A 1996 British black comedy-drama film directed by Danny Boyle, adapted from Irvine Welsh’s novel. McGregor’s breakout performance as heroin user Mark Renton made the film a defining work of his career.
Danny Boyle: A British film director whose work includes Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, and 28 Days Later. Boyle directed McGregor in Trainspotting and their early collaboration helped establish his screen career.
Perth Repertory Theatre: A repertory theatre company based in Perth, Scotland, that stages productions with a resident company. McGregor worked with the company before moving to London to train as an actor.
Long Way Round: A 2004 television series documenting Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s motorcycle journey from London to New York. McGregor co-created and presented this travel series, extending his work into documentary television.
Christopher Robin: A 2018 fantasy film about the adult Christopher Robin, a character from A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories. McGregor played a weary, middle-aged office worker, far removed from his action-franchise roles.
Moulin Rouge!: A 2001 musical romantic drama film directed by Baz Luhrmann and set in Paris’s Montmartre district. McGregor played Christian, a songwriter whose role showcased his singing alongside his screen acting.
Baz Luhrmann: An Australian film director known for stylized works including Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge!. Luhrmann directed McGregor in Moulin Rouge!, where he also performed several songs.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama: A London conservatoire offering professional training in music, drama, and production arts. McGregor left the school before graduating after securing a role in the television series Lipstick on Your Collar.
Charley Boorman: An English television presenter, travel writer, and actor known for motorcycle travel series. Boorman partnered with McGregor on Long Way Round and later motorcycle travel series.
Beginners: A 2010 comedy-drama film directed by Mike Mills about a man confronting his father’s late-life coming out. McGregor’s performance in this intimate independent film contrasts with his blockbuster work.