| Chad Michael Murray Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 24, 1981 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
Chad Michael Murray is an American actor who is best known for portraying roles such as Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill, Charlie Todd in Dawson’s Creek, Tristan Dugray in Gilmore Girls, Edgar Evernever in Riverdale, Austin Ames in A Cinderella Story, and Jack Thompson in Agent Carter. He has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Freaky Friday, Home of the Brave, The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, A Madea Christmas, Outlaws and Angels, Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, Fortress: Sniper’s Eye, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Diagnosis: Murder, The Lone Ranger, The Beach House, Sun Records, and many more. He has been featured in the music videos of songs like Alicia Keys‘ Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready). For his acting skills, Chad has been honored with numerous awards such as the Teen Choice Award.
Born Name
Chad Michael Murray
Nick Name
CMM, Chad Murray
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Nationality
Education
Chad went to Clarence High School in Clarence, New York.
Occupation
Actor, model, spokesperson, writer
Family
- Father – Rex Murray (Air Traffic Controller)
- Siblings – Shannon Victoria Murray (Younger Sister), Brandon Murray (Younger Brother), Rex Murray (Younger Brother), Nick Murray (Younger Brother), Tyler Murray (Younger Half-Brother)
Manager
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
83 kg or 183 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Chad Michael Murray dated –
- Erin Foster (2001-2002)
- Sophia Bush (2003-2005) – After meeting Sophia Bush on the set of One Tree Hill in 2003, Chad started dating her in that year. The couple liked each other’s company so much that they decided to get engaged in May 2004. They married on April 16, 2005 in Santa Monica, California. But, they separated only after five months of their marriage in September 2005. She filed for divorce seeking an annulment. Their divorce was finalized in December 2006.
- Paris Hilton (2004) – In May 2004, Chad was RUMORed to have had a fling with socialite Paris Hilton.
- Kenzie Dalton (2005-2013) – In December 2005, Chad commenced dating actress Kenzie Dalton. He also met her on the set of One Tree Hill for the first time just like Sophia Bush. After dating for a couple of months, the couple got engaged in April 2006. The engagement came to an end in August 2013, after 7 long years.
- Camilla Belle (2013) – Nearing July 2013-August 2013, actors Chad and Camilla Belle had an encounter.
- Nicky Whelan (2013-2014) – Chad started dating Australian actress, Nicky Whelan in September 2013 after they met on the set of Left Behind (2014). The duo split in April 2014 after dating for about half a year.
- Sarah Roemer (2014-Present) – In 2014, Chad then started dating Chosen co-star Sarah Roemer. They announced their marriage in January 2015. On May 31, 2015, the couple welcomed their first child, a son. They welcomed a baby girl in 2017. In July 2023, it was revealed that they were expecting their 3rd child together. In August 2023, they were blessed with a baby girl.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Chad has English, Irish, Polish, German, and Swiss-German ancestry.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tattoo on the right shoulder
- Dimpled smile
Shoe Size
His shoe size is speculated to be 12 (US).
Brand Endorsements
During the early days of his career, in 1999, he did modeling for brands like Gucci, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.
He has appeared in commercials for Met’s corporation, Ciroc vodka, Street Machine, and others.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Playing Lucas Scott in The CW’s and The WB’s drama series One Tree Hill.
First Film
He first appeared in the 2001 biblically-based film Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 for his role as David Alexander (Aged 16).
First TV Show
In 2000, Murray appeared in MTV’s anthology series Undressed for his role as Dan in an episode #2.17.
Personal Trainer
Chad Michael Murray lost 25 pounds of body weight in 2014 for a film role. He had to play a homeless heroin addict in Other People’s Children. Chad shifted to eating clean to achieve this goal.
He credited willpower and eating clean for the weight loss. Chad ate around 1400-1600 calories a day. Eating clean lowers your total calorie intake for the day. He was eating egg whites, oatmeal, tuna, salads, and chicken.
Chad even complemented the diet with circuit training (including weight training) for 1 and a half hours in a day. Due to this intense routine, he was able to shed 3000 calories a day (while eating 1500 cal a day). He even did jogging for 5 miles at night.
He followed this routine for 3½ weeks due to his strong willpower.
Chad Michael Murray Favorite Things
- TV Show – NFL Primetime
- Movie – Fight Club (1999)
- Cartoon – The Simpsons
- Dinner To Make – Marinated steaks / chicken
- Book – Catcher in the Rye (By J. D. Salinger)
- Musicians – Incubus, Pete Murray, Dave Matthews Band
- Fashion Accessory – Hemp Necklace
- Football Team – Buffalo Bills
Chad Michael Murray Facts
- Chad has a dog named, Joe.
- Chad basically means warrior.
- While Chad was a student, he used to take interest in literature and played football. He played on the position of quarterback and receiver in his team.
- When he was actively playing football during school time, he got an injury in the stomach and had to undergo a resection of his small intestine. This made him to take a hiatus from football and school for 4 months.
- Murray got his nose broken at 18 and he had to get it reset from the doctors. It was not a nose job, though.
- When Chad was 10, his mom left the house.
- He is the oldest in his family.
- Chad idolizes his father.
- In September 2011, he released his first novel titled Everlast. He also co-authored a book titled American Drifter: An Exhilarating Tale of Love and Murder with novelist Heather Graham in 2017.
- Visit his official website @ www.thechadmichaelmurray.com.
