Chad Michael Murray is a multi-talented American actor, writer, and former model. He is best known for his leading role as Lucas Scott on the popular teen drama series One Tree Hill on the WB/CW network.
He has also had recurring roles on other popular shows such as Gilmore Girls, Dawson’s CreekAnd Riverdaleall on the same network
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- Full Name: Chad Michael Murray
- Stage Name: Chad Murray
- Date of birth: August 24, 1981
- Age: 42 years old
- Place of birth: Buffalo, New York, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American actress, writer and former model
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rex Murray
- Siblings: Shannon Victoria Murray, Rex Murray, Tyler Murray, Brandon Murray, Nick Murray
- Spouse: Sarah Roemer (married 2015), Sophia Bush (married 2005–2006)
- Children: 3
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Chad Michael Murray was born on August 24, 1981 in Buffalo, New York, United States. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Murray, along with his five siblings, Shannon Victoria Murray, Rex Murray, Tyler Murray, Brandon Murray, and Nick Murray.
Murray’s diverse ancestry includes Scottish, English, German, Swiss-German and Polish. He attended Clarence High School in Clarence, New York, where he developed a passion for literature and also played rugby.
Career
Chad Michael Murray has had a successful and varied career, spanning acting, writing, and modeling.
He is best known for his role as Lucas Scott on the popular teen drama series One Tree Hillbut he has also had recurring roles on other teen dramas such as Gilmore Girls, Dawson’s CreekAnd Riverdale.
Key roles
- One Tree Hill: Lucas Scott (2003-2009)
- Dawson’s Creek: Charlie Todd (1999-2000)
- Gilmore Girls: Tristan Dugray (2000)
- Riverdale: Edgar Evernever
- Agent Carter: Jack Thompson (2015-2016)
- Sullivan’s Crossing: Cal Jones (2023-present)
Movie
- Freaky Friday (2003) as Jamie Baker
- Cinderella Story (2004) as Austin Ames
- Wax House (2005) as Nick Jones
- Survive the Night (2020) as Rich
- Max Winslow and the House of Secrets (2019) as Atticus Virtue
Writing and Modeling
Before becoming an actor, Murray began his career as a model. He has also ventured into writing, co-writing a graphic novel titled the eternal (2011) and co-wrote a novel titled American drifter (2017) with author Heather Graham.
Awards and appointments
Win
- 2004: Teen Choice Award for Best Actor in a Movie: Breakthrough Actor for Cinderella Story
- 2005: Teen Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor: Action/Thriller for Wax House
- 2008: Teen Choice Award for Favorite TV Actor: Drama One Tree Hill
Nominations
- 2005: Teen Choice Award for Favorite Movie Love Scene (shared with Hilary Duff) for Cinderella Story
- 2005: Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Rumble (shared with Elisha Cuthbert and Brian Van Holt) for Wax House
- 2006: Teen Choice Awards for TV – Favorite Actor: Drama/Action Adventure for One Tree Hill
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @chadmichaelmurray
- Facebook Name: Chad Michael Murray
- Twitter Username: @ChadMMurray
Personal life
Chad Michael Murray has had several notable relationships in his life. His first relationship was his famous marriage to One Tree Hill co-star Sophia Bush in 2005.
However, the marriage ended after less than a year and their split was widely publicized. In 2014, Murray found love again with actress Sarah Roemer, whom he met while filming Selected.
They married in 2015 and have welcomed three children into their family, a son born in 2015 and two daughters born in 2017 and 2023. Unlike their first marriage, Murray and Roemer appear to have maintained a happy and private relationship.
Net asset value
Chad Michael Murray is an American actor, spokesperson, and fashion model who has a net worth of $4 million.
He is best known for his roles in popular television shows such as One Tree Hill And RiverdaleHe has also appeared in many films, including Freaky Friday And Cinderella Story.
