Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ewan McGregor

How Ewan McGregor built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor recognized for his contributions to drama and charitable work, earning him a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy, and an OBE. He is known for his acting career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: Empire Magazine Ranking

In 1997, Ewan McGregor was ranked number 36 on Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list.

2004: Involvement with UNICEF UK and Long Way Round

In 2004, Ewan McGregor continued his involvement with UNICEF UK and during the Long Way Round journey, he witnessed UNICEF's work in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.

2007: UNICEF work during Long Way Down

In 2007, during the Long Way Down trip, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman collaborated with UNICEF in Africa. McGregor also worked with the Children's Hospice Association Scotland, which was featured in Long Way Down.

2009: Hosting Hollywood gala for GO Campaign

In 2009, Ewan McGregor hosted the annual Hollywood gala for the GO Campaign.

2009: Views on Women in Film

In 2009, Ewan McGregor stated his feminist views, expressing his preference for portraying women in films in a way that avoids unnecessary nudity.

2010: Hosting Hollywood gala for GO Campaign

In 2010, Ewan McGregor hosted the annual Hollywood gala for the GO Campaign for a second time.

2012: UNICEF immunization work in India, Nepal and the Republic of Congo

In 2012, Ewan McGregor traveled with UNICEF immunization workers to remote parts of India, Nepal and the Republic of Congo for the BBC2 documentary Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission.

June 2015: Reading for GivingTales app

In June 2015, Ewan McGregor read Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Match Girl" for the children's fairy tales app GivingTales in aid of UNICEF, along with other figures like Sir Roger Moore and Stephen Fry.

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2019: Motorcycle Trip from Argentina to California

In 2019, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, along with their support crew, embarked on a motorcycle trip from Patagonia, Argentina, to California, United States. They rode Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles.