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Steve McQueen
Actor

Steve McQueen

24 Mar 1930Born
7 Nov 1980Died
50Age at death
48Credits

Biography

Terrence Stephen "Steve" McQueen (March 24, 1930 – November 7, 1980) was an American actor. His antihero persona, emphasized during the height of the counterculture of the 1960s, made him a top box-office draw for his films of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. He was nicknamed the "King of Cool" and used the alias Harvey Mushman in motor races.

McQueen received an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Sand Pebbles (1966). His other popular films include Love With the Proper Stranger (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), Nevada Smith (1966), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Bullitt (1968), Le Mans (1971), The Getaway (1972), and Papillon (1973).

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In addition, he starred in the all-star ensemble films The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), and The Towering Inferno (1974).

In 1974, McQueen became the highest-paid movie star in the world, although he did not act in film for another four years. He was combative with directors and producers, but his popularity placed him in high demand and enabled him to command the largest salaries.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2026Man on the RunFilm: Hilts 'The Cooler King' (archive footage) (uncredited)
  2. 2001The Unbeatable Bruce LeeFilm
  3. 2000On Any Sunday: RevisitedFilm
  4. 1987Creepy ClassicsFilm: Steve Andrews - (archive footage)
  5. 1980The HunterFilm: Ralph "Papa" Thorson
  6. 1980Tom HornFilm: Tom Horn
  7. 1978An Enemy of the PeopleFilm: Dr. Thomas Stockmann
  8. 1976Dixie DynamiteFilm: Dirt-Bike Rider
  9. 1974The Towering InfernoFilm: Chief O'Hallorhan
  10. 1973PapillonFilm: Henri "Papillon" Charriere
  11. 1972The GetawayFilm: Carter "Doc" McCoy
  12. 1972Junior BonnerFilm: Junior Bonner
  13. 1971Le MansFilm: Michael Delaney
  14. 1969The ReiversFilm: Boon Hogganbeck
  15. 1968BullittFilm: Lt. Frank Bullitt
  16. 1968The Thomas Crown AffairFilm: Thomas Crown
  17. 1967Mondo HollywoodFilm
  18. 1966The Sand PebblesFilm: Jake Holman
  19. 1966Nevada SmithFilm: Max Sand
  20. 1965The Cincinnati KidFilm: Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid")
  21. 1965Baby the Rain Must FallFilm: Henry Thomas
  22. 1963Love with the Proper StrangerFilm: Rocky Papasano
  23. 1963Soldier in the RainFilm: Eustis Clay
  24. 1963The Great EscapeFilm: Hilts 'The Cooler King'
  25. 1962The War LoverFilm: Capt. Buzz Rickson
  26. 1962Hell Is for HeroesFilm: Pvt. John Reese
  27. 1961The Honeymoon MachineFilm: Lt. Ferguson 'Fergie' Howard
  28. 1960The Magnificent SevenFilm: Vin
  29. 1959Never So FewFilm: Corp. Bill Ringa
  30. 1959The Great St. Louis Bank RobberyFilm: George Fowler
  31. 1958The BlobFilm: Steve Andrews
  32. 1958Wanted: Dead or AliveSeries: Josh Randall (94 episodes)
  33. 1958Never Love a StrangerFilm: Martin Cabell
  34. 1957TrackdownSeries: Josh Randall, Wes & Mal Cody (1 episode)
  35. 1957Tales of Wells FargoSeries: Bill Longley (1 episode)
  36. 1957The Defender (Studio One)Film: Joseph Gordon
  37. 1956West PointSeries: Rick (1 episode)
  38. 1956Somebody Up There Likes MeFilm: Fidel (uncredited)
  39. 1955The 20th Century Fox HourSeries: Kinsella (1 episode)
  40. 1955Playwrights '56Series (1 episode)
  41. 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Gambler, Bill Everett (1 episode)
  42. 1954Climax!Series: Henry Reeves / Anthony Reeves (1 episode)
  43. 1953Girl on the RunFilm: Young Man Trying to Ring the Bell
  44. 1953The United States Steel HourSeries: Bushy (1 episode)
  45. 1952Family AffairFilm: Freddie
  46. 1951Goodyear Television PlayhouseSeries (1 episode)
  47. 1950Armstrong Circle TheatreSeries: bit role (uncredited) (1 episode)
  48. 1948Studio OneSeries: Joseph Gordon (2 episodes)

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