Actor Ewan McGregor receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Host President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS Filmmaker Mike Mills and actor Hayden Christensen

WHAT Inauguration of the 2,789th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN Thursday, September 12, 2024, 11:30 a.m. PT

WHERE 6840 Hollywood Boulevard next to the El Capitan Theatre

WATCH LIVE The event will be streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Award-winning actor Ewan McGregor will be honored with the 2,789th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, September 12th at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to the El Capitan Theater. McGregor will receive the 2,789th star in the Motion Picture category. Host Steve Nissen will be joined by Mike Mills and Hayden Christensen.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce manages the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has been the proud host of the world-renowned star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since the 1960s.

ABOUT OUR AWARD WINNER

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is delighted to honor Ewan McGregor with this dedication ceremony and celebrate his extraordinary career and achievements. His portrayal of iconic characters has left a lasting impression on fans around the world,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame. “Star Wars fans around the world will be thrilled to see his star on the Walk of Fame on Hollywood's iconic and historic sidewalk!” added Martinez.

Emmy Award winner Ewan McGregor is considered one of the best actors of our time and has a wide range of roles in various genres. From his breakthrough as heroin addict Mark Renton in Trainspottingto the legendary Obi-Wan Kenobi in the second published Star Wars trilogy and the Disney+ special event series Obi Wanto the lead role in the Oscar and BAFTA Award-winning musical Moulin-Rouge!McGregor’s career has been marked by a consistent series of courageous performances.

McGregor recently completed filming for David Robert Mitchell’s new movie, Flowervale Roadfor Warner Bros. and Bad robotnext to Anne Hathaway.

Apple TV+ returns to Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's motorcycle franchise The long road to the top that it was revived in 2020 with an untitled show a little closer to McGregor's home.

He recently appeared in the critically acclaimed miniseries A gentleman in Moscowthe adaptation of the novel of the same name by Amor Towles, for which he was also an executive producer. McGregor also recently starred in Niclas Larsson's feature film debut mother, couch and alongside his daughter Clara McGregor in the film Bleeding Love.

McGregor played in Obi-Wan Kenobithe special event series for Disney+ in which he reprised his acclaimed role as Obi-Wan. He also served as executive producer on the multiple Emmy-nominated series, which premiered in May 2022, breaking Disney+ viewership records and becoming the platform's most-watched show worldwide.

McGregor won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Roy Halston in the Netflix miniseries Halston. The series, which he also executive produced, follows the meteoric rise and fall of America's first star fashion designer. McGregor also won both the Golden Globe and the Critics' Choice Award for his performance in season three of the Emmy-winning FX drama Fargo.

In the fall of 2020, McGregor appeared in the third episode of his motorcycle documentary series. The long road to the top. In 2017 he reprised his role as Renton in T2 TrainspottingIn 2016, McGregor made his directorial debut with American Pastoralebased on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.

On stage, McGregor made his Broadway debut in 2014 in Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning play The only trueDirected by Sam Gold.

His long list of films also includes the glam rock film Velvet Goldmine; Mike Mills' beginner; Susanna White Our kind of traitor; Rodrigo Garcia Last days in the desert; Don Cheadle Miles ahead; Julius Avery Son of a weapon; JA Bayonas The impossible; Steven Soderbergh's Haywire; Mira Nairs Amelia; Ron Howard's Angels & Demons; I love you, Phillip Morris; illusion; Arsonist; Miss Potter; Scenes of a sexual nature; Marc Forster Remain; Tim Burton's Big fish; Down with love; Ridley Scott's Black Hawk down; the Golden Globe winner Small voice; Salmon fishing in Yemen; John Wells' film adaptation of August: Oklahoma City; The young Adam; Shallow grave; Danny Boyles An extraordinary life; The Pillow Book; Birds of Prey (and the Fantastic emancipation of a Harley Quinn); the live action Beauty and the Beast; Guillermo Del Toro's award-winning stop-motion animation film Pinocchio; And Raymond and Ray.

McGregor serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF UK, a charity dedicated to providing long-term humanitarian and development assistance to children and mothers in developing countries.

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBERS WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of art, entertainment and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide and bring fans together with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce manages the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, ceremony and maintenance of the iconic attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit www.walkoffame.com.

Contact person on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: Ana Martinez, [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (HCC)

Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has existed to promote and enhance the economic, cultural and social well-being of Hollywood. With approximately 700 members representing over 148,000 employees, the Chamber is the largest business organization in Hollywood. It serves as a place for diverse members to promote and implement big ideas that advance commerce and improve the Hollywood community. The Hollywood Chamber is the proud steward of two global icons: the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign. Steve Nissen is President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Sarah Zurell is the 2024/2025 Board Chair. To make a difference, contact us at www.hollywoodchamber.net.