Chad Michael Murray
- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Chad Michael Murray has showcased his brooding good
looks and acting talent on television sets and silver screens for two decades. The 6-foot tall star, who resides in Wilmington, North Carolina, is known to audiences ofOne Tree Hill (2003),where he played the character of Lucas Scott. The model-turned-actor has also serenadedJamie Lee CurtiswithBritney Spears' "Baby One More Time" inFreaky Friday (2003),becameHilary Duff's "Prince Charming" inA Cinderella Story (2004),and even watchedParis Hiltondie a violent on-screen death inHouse of Wax (2005).
Chad Michael Murray was born in Buffalo, New York. At a young age, his mother left his family and he, along with his brother and his father Rex Murray, an air traffic controller, had to take care of his younger siblings. Chad once said in an interview that he could call his father anytime of the day as his father is "his rock".
TheOne Tree Hill (2003)star started his life as a paper boy, delivering newspapers around the neighborhood before working as a janitor at Donut World. Chad also worked as a receptionist at a limousine company.
After being admitted to the hospital for a broken nose, he was inspired by his nurse to try to get into acting. While at a convention in Biloxi, Mississippi, he met a man namedEddie Winkler,who offered Chad a place to stay in Los Angeles to kick-start his career. Not long afterward, Chad was hired for aTommy Hilfigercampaign which helped pay his bills while he focused on acting. He started out onDawson's Creek (1998)with hisOne Tree Hill (2003)co-stars,Hilarie Burton MorganandLee Norris.Two years later, he scored the role of "Tristian DuGrey" onGilmore Girls (2000)before playing "Lucas Scott" in the popular teen dramaOne Tree Hill (2003),where he met his lasting friendsJames LaffertyandTyler Hilton.Chad also starred in the B-horror flickHouse of Wax (2005).
He starred in Lionsgate's The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013) and the socially important Indie film, To Write Love on Her Arms (2012) (Kat Dennings, Rupert Friend). Going round the festival circuit, Chad played "Thatcher", an HIV-positive character, in the short film The Carrier (2012) (Rita Wilson, Anna Paquin). Murray also released "Everlast", his first graphic novel. "Everlast" is a passion project of his that tells the story of the tragic hero, "Derek Everlast", as he follows his journey to save the world before the "End of Days".
Chad played football growing up and his love for the sport led him to organize a charity game to benefit underprivileged communities. A fan of philosophy, Chad's favorite book is "Catcher in the Rye" byJ.D. Salinger.He enjoys listening to music fromIncubus,Frank Sinatra,James Brownand watching shows such asThe Simpsons (1989)andFear Factor (2001).As for movies, Chad has creditedGladiator (2000),Fight Club (1999),Varsity Blues (1999)&Any Given Sunday (1999)as his favorites.
Chad married hisOne Tree Hill (2003)co-star,Sophia Bush,on the 16th of April, 2005, at the age of 23. After less than a year of marriage, the couple signed for an annulment. Chad was also engaged to actressKenzie Daltonfor a number of years.
In 2015, Chad married actress and modelSarah Roemer,the two welcomed a son in 2015, a daughter in 2017, and another daughter in 2023.
Chad Michael Murray was born in Buffalo, New York. At a young age, his mother left his family and he, along with his brother and his father Rex Murray, an air traffic controller, had to take care of his younger siblings. Chad once said in an interview that he could call his father anytime of the day as his father is "his rock".
TheOne Tree Hill (2003)star started his life as a paper boy, delivering newspapers around the neighborhood before working as a janitor at Donut World. Chad also worked as a receptionist at a limousine company.
After being admitted to the hospital for a broken nose, he was inspired by his nurse to try to get into acting. While at a convention in Biloxi, Mississippi, he met a man namedEddie Winkler,who offered Chad a place to stay in Los Angeles to kick-start his career. Not long afterward, Chad was hired for aTommy Hilfigercampaign which helped pay his bills while he focused on acting. He started out onDawson's Creek (1998)with hisOne Tree Hill (2003)co-stars,Hilarie Burton MorganandLee Norris.Two years later, he scored the role of "Tristian DuGrey" onGilmore Girls (2000)before playing "Lucas Scott" in the popular teen dramaOne Tree Hill (2003),where he met his lasting friendsJames LaffertyandTyler Hilton.Chad also starred in the B-horror flickHouse of Wax (2005).
He starred in Lionsgate's The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013) and the socially important Indie film, To Write Love on Her Arms (2012) (Kat Dennings, Rupert Friend). Going round the festival circuit, Chad played "Thatcher", an HIV-positive character, in the short film The Carrier (2012) (Rita Wilson, Anna Paquin). Murray also released "Everlast", his first graphic novel. "Everlast" is a passion project of his that tells the story of the tragic hero, "Derek Everlast", as he follows his journey to save the world before the "End of Days".
Chad played football growing up and his love for the sport led him to organize a charity game to benefit underprivileged communities. A fan of philosophy, Chad's favorite book is "Catcher in the Rye" byJ.D. Salinger.He enjoys listening to music fromIncubus,Frank Sinatra,James Brownand watching shows such asThe Simpsons (1989)andFear Factor (2001).As for movies, Chad has creditedGladiator (2000),Fight Club (1999),Varsity Blues (1999)&Any Given Sunday (1999)as his favorites.
Chad married hisOne Tree Hill (2003)co-star,Sophia Bush,on the 16th of April, 2005, at the age of 23. After less than a year of marriage, the couple signed for an annulment. Chad was also engaged to actressKenzie Daltonfor a number of years.
In 2015, Chad married actress and modelSarah Roemer,the two welcomed a son in 2015, a daughter in 2017, and another daughter in 2023.
