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).

In 1999, he played the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in the first of the Star Wars prequel trilogy Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace; the character was originally played by Alec Guinness in the first Star Wars trilogy.

He is now one of the most critically acclaimed actors of his generation, and portrays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the first three Star Wars episodes. McGregor is married to French production designer Eve Mavrakis, whom he met while working on the television series Kavanagh QC (1995).

6 days ago · Star Wars fans must pay attention! Since Ahsoka Season 2 is on its way to our screens, reports suggest it will feature Ewan McGregor in his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Jan 13, 2025 · The latest Star Wars rumors indicate that Ewan McGregor will appear in Ahsoka Season 2, and that Embo is in The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Jan 3, 2025 · Ewan McGregor (born March 31, 1971, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland) is a Scottish actor of stage, film, and television who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the second Star Wars trilogy: Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones (2002), and Star Wars: Episode III ...

Jan 25, 2025 · This hilarious clip from Star Wars Celebration 2022 reveals how Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor made one Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones scene work—and it's not what you'd expect. The Star Wars prequel trilogy has continued to be one of the most important points in the ...

Feb 1, 2024 · Ewan McGregor vividly remembers joining the “ Star Wars ” universe to critical disaster. While the Scotsman had already starred in notable films when “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” (1999) began production, McGregor’s casting as Obi-Wan Kenobi raised his profile overnight.

Jun 26, 2023 · Last year, Ewan McGregor returned to Star Wars in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, and it further solidified his lasting legacy in the franchise. Outside the role of Obi-Wan, McGregor has a deep connection to the franchise due to his family’s appearances in …

Ewan McGregor is an eminent Scottish actor who is best-known for his roles in ‘Trainspotting’ and the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy.