Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is known for playing heroin addict Mark Renton in the drama films Trainspotting (1996) and T2 Trainspotting (2017), Young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (1999–2015), poet Christian in the musical film Moulin Rouge! (2001), Camerlengo Father Patrick McKenna in Angels and Demons (2009), Dr. Alfred Jones in the romantic comedy-drama Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011), and Lumière in a live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast (2017). McGregor stars in dual roles in Fargo, for which he has earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Additionally, McGregor has received a Best Narrator nomination for his work on Nat Geo Wild’s Wild Scotland.
Ewan McGregor
Actor
March 31
Perth, Scotland
5 Nominations
1 Emmy
Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series - 2023
Ewan McGregor, Executive Producer
Disney
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie - 2021
Ewan McGregor, as Halston
Netflix
A Netflix Original Series
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie - 2017
Ewan McGregor, as Ray Stussy/Emmit Stussy
FX Networks
MGM Television and FX Productions
Outstanding Narrator - 2017
Ewan McGregor, as Narrator
Nat Geo WILD
Maramedia in association with Otter Films and ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 1997
Ewan McGregor, as Duncan Stewart
NBC
Constant c Productions, Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Television
Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: 73rd Emmys
Ewan McGregor wins the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 73rd Emmys.
Ewan McGregor: 73rd Emmys Winnerview
Ewan McGregor talks to Marc Istook backstage at the 73rd Emmy Awards after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Halston.
73rd Emmy Nominations: Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie are Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Ewan McGregor, Paul Bettany, and Hugh Grant.
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