Chad Michael Murray, an American actor, writer, and model born on August 24, 1981, has an impressive career spanning various genres. Murray attended Clarence High School in Clarence, New York, where he developed a love for literature and played football.
Murray's career began with guest appearances on shows like MTV's "Undressed" and a recurring role as Tristin DuGray on The WB's "Gilmore Girls." His breakthrough came with the lead role of Lucas Scott on The WB series "One Tree Hill," which debuted in 2003 and became one of the network's most successful programs. The series earned Murray six Teen Choice Award nominations, including wins for Choice TV - Breakout Actor in 2004 and Choice TV Actor - Drama in 2008.
Chad Michael Murray
In 2004, Murray starred alongside Hilary Duff in the romantic comedy film "A Cinderella Story," which was a box office success. He also co-starred in the horror film "House of Wax" in 2005. In May 2009, it was reported that Murray would not be returning to "One Tree Hill" for its seventh season.
Murray continued to take on diverse roles, including a part in Alicia Keys' music video for "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" (2010). In 2013, Murray played Officer Ingram in the biographical drama film "Fruitvale Station".
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Later in 2015, he guest starred on the Fox black comedy series Scream Queens on a November 24 episode during its first season, playing Chad Radwell's older brother Brad.
The Scream Queens cast
Scream Queens Thanksgiving Episode - Rachele Brooke Smith & Chad Michael Murray Scene
Chad Michael Murray on Scream Queens
The Scream Queens cast already boasts Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Grande and Nick Jonas, but the Ryan Murphy horror-comedy is seriously upping the ante for the holidays. Chad Michael Murray, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Alan Thicke all appear in Tuesday's episode as Chad Radwell's (Glen Powell) equally pompous family.
So how will Chanel (Emma Roberts) get along with the Radwells? And will Chad's brothers Brad (Murray) and Thad (Schwarzenegger) share their brother's twisted fetishes?
Behind the Scenes: Murray on Joining Scream Queens
Murray shared insights into how he got cast on "Scream Queens": Glen Powell is a good buddy of mine. We've been friends for years. And he just kind of called me up. I guess they came to him talking about if he had a group of guys he would want to play his brothers, who would he want? He just said, 'Oh, dude. It would be great if Chad could do it.' So he called me up and asked me if I'd be interested in coming down and playing around. Just the idea of doing something fun really quick ... and go work with Ryan Murphy, who's obviously a genius, and goof around with Glen, there's no way I could say no.
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Brad Radwell: A Character Description
Murray described Brad Radwell: Oh, God, Brad knows what he wants and he knows who he thinks he is. That's the best way I could describe him. ... He's 100 percent pure Radwell and I absolutely loved going down and playing around. Ryan Murphy creates such a really cool environment and a great world to walk into. The show is just brilliantly written. It's ridiculous on so many levels that you can't believe these are the scenes you're shooting. The Radwell family Cook Allender/FOX
Memorable Lines and the Show's Ridiculousness
Murray found some lines particularly memorable: Absolutely. I'd say Glen and Emma say the most ridiculous things on that show. I can't believe these are in scripts and on television. It's unbelievable, and I love it. It's what's so funny about it. It's that great slow, stalking, classic horror that we all grew up with, but with that modern twist on it with the new lingo.
Potential Creepy Habits of Brad Radwell
Given Chad's necrophilia, Murray was asked if Brad has any creepy habits: We haven't discovered that yet. But my God, what would I want him to have? If Chad's into necrophilia, I think it'd be really fascinating if Brad had some very bizarre twist. These guys are all sexual deviants, no doubt about it. I can imagine Thad probably has a little bit of a bestiality thing going on, it seems to me. He's got some issues. Brad, I don't know what his is, but I'm betting he's a tied up, ball gag type of guy.
Brad's Relationship with Chanel
Regarding Brad's relationship with Chanel, Murray said: It's too early to tell. You have new blood in your home, and the Radwells are a very well-to-do family. Their name and their family crest are everything to them. They're proud to be Radwells. For Chad to bring home a new woman, we've all got to check her off the list.
The Radwell Thanksgiving Experience
Murray described a Radwell Thanksgiving: I would say just the persona of the Radwell family. They're such an entitled family, I think Chanel has met her match.
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The Radwell family Thanksgiving
Guesses on the Killer's Identity
When asked about who the killer is, Murray responded: I do have a guess, but I don't know. No one on the show even knows. I think it's everyone, but Chanel. And this is why I say that...
Early Life and Career
Growing up, his mother left his family at a young age and, since then, he had to help take care of his younger siblings, together with his dad and brother. While working his way through adolescence, he learned a lot about work ethic which eventually builds his character. Because he only grew up with a father, his biggest idol is his father. Chad once said in an interview that he could call his father anytime of the day whenever he needs help as his father is his rock.
The One Tree Hill (2003) star started his life as a paper boy where he would deliver newspapers around the neighborhood before working as a janitor at Donut World. Chad was only working there for a few days when he lost his job because he was shooting Skittles into the deep-fryer. Chad has also worked as a receptionist at a limousine company.
When he was 15, he had a resection of his small intestines. His intestines were so twisted they had to be cut out, but there were some complications causing him to not be able to eat for three months. Chad had also broken his nose when he was jumped at a Burger King outlet which then got him into the hospital. It was there where he met the person who inspired him, his nurse. His nurse was a model and she told Chad to start modeling, but Chad only wanted to act.
Not long afterward, Chad got a Tommy Hilfiger campaign which paid his bills and that was when he thought he could really focus on acting. He started out on Dawson's Creek (1998) with his two One Tree Hill (2003) co-stars, Hilarie Burton and Lee Norris. After that, he got a role as rich brat Tristian DuGrey on Gilmore Girls (2000) before turning into Lucas Scott as one half of the brothers in popular teen drama One Tree Hill (2003), where he met best friends James Lafferty and Tyler Hilton.
Personal Life
Murray got married, when he was 23 years old, to his One Tree Hill (2003) co-star, Sophia Bush. Chad actually cried on his wedding day, the 16th of April, 2005. In less than a year of marriage, the couple signed for an annulment due to Murray cheating. Chad is engaged to Kenzie Dalton. The couple got engaged on April 4th, 2006.
This model-turned-actor has serenaded Jamie Lee Curtis with Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" on Freaky Friday (2003), became Hilary Duff's "Prince Charming" and even watched Paris Hilton die in a violent on-screen death.
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