Is Ewan McGregor related to former UFC champion Conor McGregor?

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor, director, and producer. He was born on March 31, 1971, in Perth, Scotland. He first gained widespread recognition in the mid-1990s for his role in the British TV series "Lipstick on Your Collar" and the film "Trainspotting" (1996). McGregor has since appeared in a wide range of films, including "Moulin Rouge!" (2001), "Big Fish" (2003), and "The Impossible" (2012).

One of Ewan McGregor's most notable roles is as the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy ("The Phantom Menace" in 1999, "Attack of the Clones" in 2002, and "Revenge of the Sith" in 2005). He has also received critical acclaim for his roles in independent films such as Shallow Grave (1994) and Trainspotting, as well as for his work in theater.

Check out the Scottish actor's best movie list below:

In addition to acting, the Hollywood star has also directed several films, including "American Pastoral" (2016) and "Halston" (2021), a limited series for Netflix. He is also known for his humanitarian work, including his role as an ambassador for UNICEF since 2004.

While many fans of mixed martial arts speculate about a possible familial connection between Ewan McGregor and Conor McGregor, the truth is that the two celebrities merely share a common last name and are not related in any way.

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Ewan McGregor returns as Obi-Wan in an unpredictable manner

In a surprising turn of events, Ewan McGregor's reprisal of his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi has delighted fans, having played the iconic character for the first time in 17 years in the Disney+ series, "Obi-Wan Kenobi." McGregor's return, coupled with Hayden Christensen's reappearance as Darth Vader, offers a fascinating glimpse into the former Jedi Knight's life before the events of the original Star Wars trilogy.

Ewan McGregor recently delighted fans by revisiting his iconic role in a Comic Relief sketch inspired by the reality show, The Traitors. Although the original video, which was shared by Comic Relief: Red Nose Day, cannot be viewed in the United States, fans were still able to catch a glimpse of McGregor's hilarious performance thanks to a Twitter account called All Things Kenobi, which posted most of the sketch online.

Fans of the beloved actor and his character were overjoyed to see McGregor don his Jedi robes once again and bring his wit and humor to the screen in this entertaining and charitable endeavor.

Check out glimpses of the comic sketch here: