Ewan Gordon McGregor (born March 31 1971; See [LINK: http://inogolo.com/pronunciation/d1041/Ewan_McGregor] Pronunciation of Ewan McGregor.) is a Scottish actor who has had significant success in mainstream, indie, and art house films. He is ranked #36 in Empire magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. He is perhaps best known for playing the lead role in Danny Boyle's Trainspotting, his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy of Star Wars, and his motorcycle adventures with friend Charley Boorman. Biography Early life and career McGregor was born in the Perth Royal Infirmary, and was brought up in the nearby small town of Crieff, Scotland, and went to Morrison's Academy. His mother, Carol Diane (née Lawson), is a teacher and school administrator, and his father, James Charles Stuart McGregor, is a physical education teacher. His mother i