Ewan McGregor's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ewan McGregor. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor recognized with a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2013 for his contributions to drama and charitable work. McGregor's career spans a variety of roles, establishing him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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

1994: Film debut in Being Human and Empire Award for Shallow Grave

In 1994, Ewan McGregor made his film debut in Being Human and won an Empire Award for his role in the thriller Shallow Grave.

1997: Ranked in Empire Magazine's Top 100 Movie Stars

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

2001: Starring in Moulin Rouge! and Black Hawk Down

In 2001, Ewan McGregor starred in Moulin Rouge! and Black Hawk Down, receiving praise for his performance in Moulin Rouge!.

2004: Named Influential Person in British Culture

In 2004, Ewan McGregor was named the fourth most influential person in British culture in a BBC poll.

June 2005: Starring in Guys and Dolls

From June 2005, McGregor starred in the Donmar Warehouse revival of Guys and Dolls.

April 2007: Nomination for Laurence Olivier Award

From June 2005 to April 2007, McGregor starred in Guys and Dolls. McGregor was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2007.

2007: Teetotalism Revelation on Parkinson

In 2007, Ewan McGregor revealed on an episode of Parkinson that he had been teetotal for the past seven years.

2008: Cancerous Mole Removal

In 2008, Ewan McGregor had a cancerous mole removed from below his right eye.

2008: Irish Independent Interview

In 2008, Ewan McGregor mentioned in an interview with the Irish Independent that he would often turn up to sets drunk or hung over in the late 1990s, and that he decided to stop altogether to avoid spiralling down further.

2010: Praised performance in The Ghost Writer

In 2010, Ewan McGregor gained praise for his performance in the thriller The Ghost Writer.

2010: Appointed Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

In 2010, Ewan McGregor was appointed by the French government as a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters).

2011: Praised performance in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

In 2011, Ewan McGregor gained praise for his performance in the romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

2011: Starring in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

In 2011, Ewan McGregor starred in the British comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

2012: Cannes Film Festival Jury Member and Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2012, Ewan McGregor was a member of the Jury for the Main Competition at the Cannes Film Festival and received the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award.

2013: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire

In 2013, Ewan McGregor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama and charity.

2017: Golden Globe Award for Fargo

In 2017, Ewan McGregor won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his dual role in the third season of the anthology series Fargo.