Steve McQueen
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 (1
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.
Born
Mar 24, 1930
Beech Grove, Indiana, USA
Died
Nov 07, 1980
Known For
Acting
Movies
60 acting
22 crew
Popularity
3.5
Known For
The Magnificent Seven
1960
as Vin
The Great Escape
1963
as Hilts 'The Cooler King'
The Towering Inferno
1974
as Chief O'Hallorhan
Papillon
1973
as Henri "Papillon" Charriere
Bullitt
1968
as Lt. Frank Bullitt
The Thomas Crown Affair
1968
as Thomas Crown
The Blob
1958
as Steve Andrews
The Getaway
1972
as Carter "Doc" McCoy
Hell Is for Heroes
1962
as Pvt. John Reese
The Sand Pebbles
1966
as Jake Holman
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