Ewan Gordon McGregor, born on 31 March 1971 in Perth, Scotland, is a Scottish
actor and filmmaker. He completed studies at the Guildhall School of Music and
Drama. He became recognized worldwide for his roles as the drug addict Mark
Renton in Trainspotting (1996), and as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel
trilogy (1999–2005). In 2001, he issued the single "Come What May" for Moulin
Rouge! (2001), for which he received a nomination for the AACTA Award for Best
Actor in a Leading Role. His filmography also included roles in the films Black
Hawk Down (2001), Big Fish (2003), an...