Ewan McGregor net worth in 2024 has piqued the curiosity of fans worldwide. The versatile actor, celebrated for his roles in iconic films like Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge!, has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most respected talents. With a career spanning decades, McGregor has showcased his range in both film and television, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated following.
Let’s explore his earnings, various sources of income, and the remarkable journey that has contributed to his impressive net worth.
Ewan McGregor in Brief
| Full Name | Ewan Gordon McGregor |
| Date of Birth | March 31, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Scotland, UK |
| Occupation | Actor, Director |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse | Eve Mavrakis (ex-wife) Mary Elizabeth Winstead |
| Children | Clara McGregor, Esther McGregor, Jamyan McGregor |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
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What is Ewan McGregor Net Worth in 2024?
Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor and director with a net worth of $25 Million as of 2024. The main source of Ewan McGregor’s wealth comes from his successful career as an actor.
He has earned a lot of money from starring in popular films like “Trainspotting,” “Star Wars,” and “Moulin Rouge!” as well as from TV shows and stage performances. McGregor also makes money from endorsements and has invested in various businesses, which adds to his wealth.
Ewan McGregor’s Early Life and Education
Ewan McGregor was born on March 31, 1971, in Perth Scotland, and grew up in Crieff. His mother Carol Diane used to teach at Crieff High School and was later a deputy head at Kingspark School in Dundee. His father Jim McGregor is a retired PE teacher and career advisor from Morrison’s Academy in Crieff.
McGregor has an older brother Colin who was a Tornado GR4 pilot in the Royal Air Force. His uncle is actor Denis Lawson and his aunt by marriage was actress Sheila Gish making McGregor a step-cousin to Gish’s daughters Kay Curram and Lou Gish.
In September 2020, Ewan McGregor shared that one of his great-grandfathers John “Juan” Charles McIndoe was born in Chile to Scottish parents. His great-grandfather’s father worked on railways in Chile with American engineers in the late 1800s. John McIndoe later moved to Glasgow where he worked as a wine importer and diplomat.
Ewan McGregor attended Morrison’s Academy for his schooling. After finishing school at 16 he worked as a stagehand at Perth Theatre and took a drama foundation course at Kirkcaldy College of Technology. At 18 he moved to London to study drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Ewan McGregor’s Career
Film and television
Six months before graduating from Guildhall, Ewan McGregor landed a leading role in Dennis Potter’s Channel 4 series “Lipstick on Your Collar.” Shortly after he appeared in the BBC’s “Scarlet and Black” with Rachel Weisz and made his film debut in “Being Human” by Bill Forsyth.
His performance in the thriller “Shallow Grave” earned him an Empire Award and marked his first collaboration with director Danny Boyle. In 1996, he had a major role in the Channel 4 film “Brassed Off” which was written and directed by Mark Herman. His big break came with the role of Mark Renton in Boyle’s “Trainspotting” based on Irvine Welsh’s novel.
In 1998, Ewan McGregor played the romantic lead in “Little Voice.” He was also cast as the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy from 1999 to 2005 a role originally played by Alec Guinness.
McGregor’s uncle Denis Lawson appeared in the original trilogy as Wedge Antilles. Despite mixed reviews for the prequels, McGregor’s performance was praised. He noted the challenges of acting mostly against green screens and the criticism of the films.
In 2001, McGregor starred in “Moulin Rouge!” as the poet Christian which earned him his first Golden Globe nomination. He also appeared in Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down” as John Grimes. That year, he starred in “Down with Love” and portrayed a younger Edward Bloom in Tim Burton’s “Big Fish.” His role in “Young Adam” a drama about a drifter involved in murder was also well-received.
McGregor voiced the robot Rodney Copperbottom in “Robots” and the lead in “Valiant.” He played dual roles opposite Scarlett Johansson in Michael Bay’s “The Island” and starred in Marc Forster’s “Stay” with Naomi Watts and Ryan Gosling.
In 2006, he narrated the film “Astronaut” and the STV series “JetSet.” McGregor appeared with Colin Farrell in Woody Allen’s “Cassandra’s Dream,” starred with Jim Carrey in “I Love You Phillip Morris” and Amelia, and played the ghost in Roman Polanski’s “The Ghost Writer.” He portrayed Camerlengo Patrick McKenna in Ron Howard’s “Angels & Demons” alongside Tom Hanks.
In 2011, Ewan McGregor starred in “Salmon Fishing in Yemen” which earned him a second Golden Globe nomination. He also received the SIFF Golden Space Needle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting. In 2012, he was on the Jury at the Cannes Film Festival and won the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
That year, he starred in “The Impossible” with Naomi Watts and Tom Holland. In 2013, McGregor appeared with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in “August: Osage County” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Ewan McGregor was featured in the 2015 action-comedy “Mortdecai” with Johnny Depp and Paul Bettany. The film was widely panned with Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph calling it “psychotically unfunny.” McGregor made his directorial debut with “American Pastoral” in 2016 also taking a starring role.
In 2017, he returned as Mark Renton in “T2 Trainspotting.” He also played Lumière in Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” which came out in March 2017. The film directed by Bill Condon starred Emma Watson and Dan Stevens and featured a strong supporting cast including Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.
Later in 2017, McGregor appeared in the third season of “Fargo” earning a Golden Globe for his dual role as Emmit and Ray Stussy. In 2018, he played the adult Christopher Robin in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh” directed by Marc Forster and starring alongside Hayley Atwell.
In 2019, McGregor took on the role of an older Danny Torrance in “Doctor Sleep” based on Stephen King’s novel. He also played the villain Roman Sionis/Black Mask in the 2020 film “Birds of Prey” with Margot Robbie.
Lucasfilm announced in August 2019 that McGregor would return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a “Star Wars” series set for Disney+ in 2022.
In 2021, Ewan McGregor starred as the American designer Halston in a Netflix miniseries also serving as executive producer with Ryan Murphy.
Theatre
On stage, McGregor appeared in a 1998-1999 revival of “Little Malcolm and His Struggles Against the Eunuchs” directed by his uncle Denis Lawson.
He later starred in “Guys and Dolls” from 2005 to 2007 earning the LastMinute.com Award for Best Actor and a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. McGregor also played Iago in “Othello at the Donmar Warehouse” in 2007-2008 reprising the role on BBC Radio 3 in 2008.
Ewan McGregor’s Personal Life
Ewan McGregor married Eve Mavrakis a French-Greek Jewish production designer he met on the set of “Kavanagh QC” in 1995. They have four daughters including two adopted ones. One adopted daughter is a street child from Mongolia he met during his “Long Way Round” journey.
McGregor has been involved in Mavrakis’s Jewish faith moving away from his Christian upbringing. He has a tattoo of Mavrakis’s and his daughters’ names on his right arm. He has also worked with his daughter Clara in movies like Christopher Robin’s “The Birthday Cake” and “Bleeding Love.”
In January 2018, McGregor filed for divorce from Mavrakis after being separated since May 2017. The divorce was finalized in August 2020.
Ewan McGregor started dating American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead in May 2017 after meeting her on the set of “Fargo.” They welcomed their son Laurie in June 2021 and married in April 2022.
McGregor now splits his time between Los Angeles and London and supports Manchester City football team.
He has been sober since 2007 after previously struggling with alcohol on set. In 2008, he had a cancerous mole removed from below his right eye.
In September 2020, McGregor revealed his great-grandfather John “Juan” Charles McIndoe was born in Chile to Scottish parents. John later moved to Glasgow and worked as a wine importer and diplomat.
Ewan McGregor became a U.S. citizen in 2016 to vote in the 2020 presidential election. During his Long Way Up journey, he traveled using his U.S. passport.
From December 2007 to February 2008, McGregor starred as Iago in “Othello at the Donmar Warehouse” and reprised the role on BBC Radio 3 in May 2008.
Ewan McGregor’s Philanthropy
Ewan McGregor has been active in charity work for years. Since 2004 he’s supported UNICEF UK and the GO Campaign. On his Long Way Round trip in 2004, he saw UNICEF’s projects in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Then during the Long Way Down journey in 2007, he and Charley Boorman worked with UNICEF in Africa.
McGregor also hosted the GO Campaign’s annual Hollywood gala in 2009 and 2010. He’s been involved with the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland which was highlighted in Long Way Down. In 2012 he traveled with UNICEF workers to remote areas of India, Nepal, and the Republic of Congo for a BBC2 documentary called “Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission.”
In June 2015, McGregor read Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl” for the GivingTales app which supports UNICEF. He joined other celebrities like Sir Roger Moore, Stephen Fry, and Joanna Lumley in this project.
Ewan McGregor is a Biker
Ewan McGregor a motorbike enthusiast since he was young set out on a global bike trip in 2004, with his friend Charley Boorman. They were joined by cameraman Claudio von Planta and a support team.
From April to July, they rode BMW R1150GS bikes from London to New York covering 22345 miles through Europe, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Canada, and the U.S. They visited UNICEF projects along the way. This adventure led to a popular TV series and a best-selling book both titled Long Way Round.
In 2007, McGregor and Boorman went on another epic ride this time from Scotland to South Africa. Their journey which lasted from May to August also resulted in a book and TV series called “Long Way Down.”
In 2012, McGregor was featured in a BBC documentary called “Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission.” He traveled by motorbike, boat, plane, and on foot to deliver vaccines to remote areas in India, Nepal, and the Republic of Congo as part of his work with UNICEF.
In 2019, McGregor and Boorman along with their crew embarked on a third international trip. They rode Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric bikes from Patagonia to California from September to December. This journey was captured in the 2020 series “Long Way Up.”
Ewan McGregor’s Real Estate
In 2002, Ewan McGregor and his wife, Eve Mavrakis, bought a house in Los Angeles for around $1.9 million. This 1930s Brentwood home became their family house. But things changed in 2018 when McGregor and Mavrakis split up. McGregor filed for divorce, and in California, divorce laws say property must be split equally.
In 2019, it was reported that Eve Mavrakis would likely get the entire house because she had custody of their children. In California, the house often goes to the parent with custody to give the kids a stable home. Ewan McGregor asked for joint custody but was denied, meaning he could lose around $4 million due to this ruling.
At the same time, McGregor was looking for a new house with his new girlfriend, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Their relationship started in secret and led to the end of McGregor’s marriage after photos of them together surfaced in 2017. By 2019, McGregor and Winstead bought a new house in Topanga Canyon.
