Name: Ewan McGregor
Age: 41
Character: Alfred Jones
Film: Salmon Fishing In The Yemen
Synopsis: Fishing expert Fred Jones (McGregor) is approached by workaholic Harriet (Blunt) with a plan to introduce salmon into the waterways of Yemen so her client - the amiable Sheikh Muhammed - can fish there.
The seemingly crazy idea attracts the attention of the British government who hijack it with a view to creating a positive story about the Middle East.
Despite Fred’s protests he soon finds himself working on a project that seems not only frivolous but absolutely unfeasible in the arid land of Yemen.
His scepticism is matched only by the sheikh’s boundless optimism. As the bizarre mission begins, they soon find that hope can spring - even in the most unexpected places!
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Ewan McGregor is yet to win a Golden Globe award
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: He has picked up a Best Actor - Musical or Comedy for Moulin Rouge!
Critics: There are two great central performances from Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt as they play geeky Fred and Harriet - two people thrust together to make Sheikh Muhammed's dream a reality. - FemaleFirst
- Faith, serenity, dreams, possibilities, duty and honour, love . . . and fishing. "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" somehow ties them all together, and without so much as a kink in the line. - Movie Metropolis
- Blunt and McGregor act beautifully and their tale is charming. - Daily Mail
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