“Is there a ’37 Dresses, but with Oscars’ joke to make here, or is that an obscure reference even for us?”
~Our Research Staff
Here’s a sentence you didn’t expect to read today. Let’s talk about Ewan McGregor.
Specifically, Ewan McGregor’s ability to star in, and anchor, both blockbuster films as well as critical darlings, without putting enough attention on himself to warrant award recognition.
Consider this. The 49-year-old British actor’s first onscreen appearance was 28 years ago. In that time, he has 91 credits to his name, won a Golden Globe for his work on Fargo‘s third season, and has two additional Golden Globe nomination alongside three Emmy nominations.
But he’s never once been nominated for an Academy Award.
For 99% of actors, this is not exactly surprising. There are plenty of actors who are household names, with plenty of credits, who have never even sniffed award season. But give us a moment to call bullshit.