American film actor Chad Michael Murray was born on August 24, 1981 in the family of air traffic controller Rex Murray. The Murray family at that time lived in the city of Buffalo, New York, and it could well be considered to have many children, since in addition to Chad, the parents had four more sons - Tyler, Nick, Rex, Brandon and daughter Shannon. Rex Murray’s wife did not have a special love for her children, and for family values in general - once she packed up her things and left home. They didn’t see her again. Chad at that time was 10 years old.
From football to cinema
In order to earn a living and somehow support the younger brothers, Chad Michael Murray went to work. He tried many professions, was a fast food deliveryman, carried mail on a bicycle, acted as a doorman at a grocery store, and even tried to become an assistant air traffic controller in the air transportation service - where his father worked. However, the young man did not stay long anywhere because of the unsociable nature.
The only thing that interested Chad in life was football. He could chase the ball for hours, play for the local youth soccer team and, it must be said, achieved good success in the sports field. But one day, during another match, Chad Michael Murray got a serious leg injury and was hospitalized. Doctors cured him, but were forbidden to enter the football field in order to avoid complications. I had to forget about sports.
Shortly before discharge from the hospital, Chad met with a nurse, who advised him to try his hand at the modeling business. So the future life of a young man named Chad Michael Murray was determined, a photo of which was soon posted in all modeling agencies, and the future actor began to wait for invitations. After some time, he was asked to come to Los Angeles to demonstrate youth clothes and shoes.
Los Angeles
Chad traveled to California to showcase products at Sketchers, the world leader in youth sports shoes. He was also to participate in a Gucci T-shirt demonstration. The show was held at a major exhibition center in Los Angeles, and for Chad everything went perfectly, the young man coped brilliantly with the task.
As often happens, the agents of one of the TV channels noticed Chad, and soon he received an invitation to participate in the filming of the series "Diagnosis: Murder". The role of Ray Santucci was episodic, but Chad Michael Murray, whose filmography got its start, was satisfied, despite the fact that he was in the credits in 243rd place. But in the next series called "Dawson's Creek" the role of Charlie Todd was already more significant.
Finest hour
The finest hour for Chad was the film "Freaky Friday", shot at the Walt Disney Film Studio in 2003. The young actor played the role of Jake, who became the subject of adoration of the main character Anna Coleman (Lindsay Lohan), the daughter of psychotherapist Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis). A film with elements of science fiction: at some point, the daughter and mother exchanged bodies, and Jake, unaware of anything, continues to be carried away by Anna, who is already in her mother’s body.
Freaky Friday was a record-breaking box office project, raising $ 160 million. And Chad Michael Murray, whose filmography included such a sought-after picture, considered himself involved in this success. The young actor gained fame, he was already recognized on the street. Films with Chad Michael Murray began to enjoy continued success.
In the same year, the series “One Tree Hill” was launched on The WB, in which Chad played a major role. His character Lucas Scott is a quiet and pensive loner. The series survived 9 seasons, and Chad Michael Murray himself received five Teen Choice Award. The series became the highest rated in the history of The WB. However, in 2009, Chad left the project due to financial disagreements with management.
Awards
- In 2004, Chad Michael Murray, whose filmography was still quite modest, received two awards for a film entitled "The Cinderella Story" and for his role in the series "One Tree Hill".
- 2005 - Six nominations for the Teen Choice Award.
- In 2005 - 22nd place in the rating "The Greatest Young Idols."
- In 2006 - nomination for the Prism Award.
- In 2006 - another prize - Teen Choice Award for the next series of "One Tree Hill".
- In 2008 - for "One Tree Hill", the plot of Lucas and Brooke.
Chad Michael Murray, whose filmography includes 11 full-length films and several series, is considered today a successful and sought-after actor. As a rule, in order to form an acting role, a certain time must pass. But sometimes in Hollywood a comprehensively gifted performer, such as Chad Michael Murray, appears - films with his participation collect full rooms, despite the fact that the actor has no specific role.
Personal life
At the age of 24, Chad Michael Murray got married. His partner was the shooting partner, actress Sofia Bush. However, family life did not work out, two creative personalities hardly found common ground. In addition, Chad began to cheat on his wife with actress Paris Hilton. As a result, Murray and Sophia Bush divorced in December 2006.
Soon, Chad announced his engagement to actress Kenzie Dalton. New relationships lasted for seven years, with short interruptions. However, they did not end with anything, and in 2013 the couple broke up. Chad Michael Murray, whose filmography continues to replenish with new paintings, continues to be actively filmed.