Ewan McGregor Through The Years: Photos Of The ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Actor Through The Years

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Ewan McGregor: Through The Years

Ewan McGregor: Through The Years — From turn-of-the-century Paris, to deep space and beyond, Ewan McGregor has made it clear he’s the man for any role. The Scottish talent, born Mar. 31, 1971, got his start on the British TV series and in the gritty indie film ‘Trainspotting’ before becoming an international name his role as Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in the much-panned ‘Star Wars’ prequels. (He reprises the role in a 2022 limited series for Disney+.)

Other iconic credits include ‘Moulin Rouge’, ‘Blackhawk Down’, ‘Angels & Demons’, ‘The Ghost Writer’, ‘Doctor Sleep’ and the FX adaptation of ‘Fargo’, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in Miniseries or Television Film for his dual role as brothers Ray & Emmit Stussy. In 2013, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), one of the highest honors for members of the Commonwealth.

Ewan has had quite the career. Want to see more photos of Ewan McGregor through the years? Click through the gallery.

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‘Lipstick On Your Collar’

‘Lipstick On Your Collar’ — Flashy! Ewan McGregor dons a gold suit in a promo shot for ‘Lipstick On Your Collar.’ The show was about 7 men who work in a military intelligence office in 1956’s London and their antics.

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‘Kavanagh Q.C.’

‘Kavanagh Q.C.’ — Long hair, don’t care. Ewan McGregor appears in the 1994 television series Kavanagh Q.C. He appeared as Cambridge student David Armstrong in the show, which was about a crusty barrister who oversees difficult criminal cases while dealing with the demands of his family life.

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Ewan McGregor In 1995

Ewan McGregor In 1995 — Ewan McGregor looks dapper in a photo from 1995. He sipped on wine which matched his handsome vest.

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‘Shallow Grave’

‘Shallow Grave’ — Ewan McGregor appears in the 1995 film ‘Shallow Grave’. The early Danny Boyle-directed mystery followed three friends after they discover their new flatmate dead but loaded with cash.

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‘Brassed Off’

‘Brassed Off’ — Sounding off! Ewan appears with a trombone in a scene from ‘Brassed Off’, 1996.

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‘A Life Less Ordinary’

‘A Life Less Ordinary’ — Hostage situation. Ewan Mcgregor and Cameron Diaz appear in the 1997 film ‘A Life Less Ordinary’.

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‘Velvet Goldmine’

‘Velvet Goldmine’ — Ewan Mcgregor in ‘Velvet Goldmine’. The 1998 movie was a ficitionalized take on the decadent, 70s glam rock era.

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‘Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace’

‘Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace’ — Lightsabers, camera, action! Ewan McGregor stars the ‘Star Wars’ saga still a Padawan apprentice in 1999’s ‘Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace’.

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‘Moulin Rouge’

‘Moulin Rouge’ — On-screen lovebirds Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor appear together in a promo shot from 2001’s ‘Moulin Rouge’, taken by photographer Ellen von Unwerth. The Baz Luhrmann-created jukebox musical is beloved.

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Ewan McGregor In 2001

Ewan McGregor In 2001 — Student chic. Ewan McGregor visits the Oxford University Union on Oct. 16, 2001.

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‘Star Wars Episode II – Attack Of The Clones’

‘Star Wars Episode II – Attack Of The Clones’ — Knight in shining armor! Ewan McGregor appears in Star Wars Episode II – Attack Of The Clones.

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‘Down With Love’

‘Down With Love’ — Rom-coms too? Ewan McGregor is stripped down in a still from 2003’s ‘Down With Love’.

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Sarah Paulson, Ewan McGregor & Renee Zellweger

Sarah Paulson, Ewan McGregor & Renee Zellweger — Sarah Paulson, Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger gather at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of ‘Down With Love’ on May 6, 2003.

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‘Big Fish’

‘Big Fish’ — A life’s story. Steve Buscemi and Ewan McGregor are seen in Tim Burton’s 2003 fantasy ‘Big Fish’, which followed a frustrated son as he tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father’s life.

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‘Long Way Round’

‘Long Way Round’ — Revving engines. Ewan McGregor is seen in a photo from the ‘Long Way Round’, 2004. The documentary series follows actors Ewan and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Alaska, before finally ending the journey in New York. The filming will be done by on board cameras and one ride along cameraman.

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‘Star Wars Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith’

‘Star Wars Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith’ — Jedi mind-tricks. Ewan McGregor appears deep in thought in a shot from 2005’s ‘Star Wars Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith’.

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Ewan McGregor In 2005

Ewan McGregor In 2005 — Ewan McGregor looks look at the premiere of ‘Robots’ in LA on Mar. 6, 2005. he wore a leather jacket and jeans, going for laid back attitude.

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Colin Farrell & Ewan McGregor In 2007

Colin Farrell & Ewan McGregor In 2007 — Colin Farrell (l) and Ewan McGregor (r) spend time together ahead of a screening of the movie ‘Cassandra’s Dream’ at the Venice FIlm Festival in Italy on Sep. 2, 2007.

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Ewan McGregor At The 2012 Governors Awards

Ewan McGregor At The 2012 Governors Awards — He cleans up nice! Ewan McGregor is handsome in a classic suit at the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 4th Annual Governors Awards on Dec. 1, 2012.

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Ewan McGregor At The Premiere Of ‘Mortdecai’

Ewan McGregor At The Premiere Of ‘Mortdecai’ — That’s a look! Ewan McGregor pairs a bow-tie with a leather motorcycle jacket for the premiere of ‘Mortdecai’ on Jan. 21, 2015.

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Ewan McGregor At NYFW 2020

Ewan McGregor At NYFW 2020 — Fashionisto! Ewan McGregor appears backstage at designer Naeem Khan’s Fall Winter 2020 show during New York Fashion Week, on Feb. 11, 2020.

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Ewan McGregor Wins A 2021 Primetime Emmy

Ewan McGregor Wins A 2021 Primetime Emmy — Ewan McGregor shows off his trophy after winning the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for ‘Roy Halston Frowick’ at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. It was Sep. 19, 2021.

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Ewan McGregor At A Photocall For ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

Ewan McGregor At A Photocall For ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ — Ewan McGregor wasn’t playing any Jedi mind tricks while standing next to two Stormtroopers during a photocall for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ in London on May 12, 2022. The Disney+ show reunites him with the character he played in the 1999 to 2005 ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy.

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