This article explores the diverse life stories associated with the name Michael Chad Wade, encompassing areas from entertainment to law enforcement and athletics.
Chad Michael Murray: Actor, Writer, and Model
Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor, writer, and model. Murray attended Clarence High School in Clarence, New York, where he developed a love for literature and played football.
In 2000, he guest starred as Dan on the MTV drama anthology series Undressed. Later that year, Murray was cast in the role of rich kid Tristin DuGray on The WB television series Gilmore Girls as a recurring character in the first season which debuted on October 5 and in an episode of the second season the next year.
In 2003, Murray began the year appearing in the family drama television film A Long Way Home, also known as Aftermath, playing the role of Sean in a family trying to reconcile following domestic sexual abuse. He next played the lead role of Luke Hartman on The WB's western television film The Lone Ranger which aired on February 26 and served as a backdoor pilot for a potential series run.
Later that year, he was cast in the lead role of Lucas Scott on The WB series One Tree Hill which debuted on September 23, 2003. The series was one of The WB's most successful programs the year it began and continued with impressive ratings after the network merged with rival UPN to become The CW in 2006.
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In 2004, Murray starred as Austin Ames in the romantic comedy film A Cinderella Story alongside Hilary Duff which released in July 16. The film was a box office success, earning $70.1 million worldwide, but was panned by critics. He next co-starred as Nick Jones in the horror film House of Wax which released theatrically on May 6, 2005.
In May 2009, it was reported that Murray would not be returning to One Tree Hill for its seventh season. On August 29, 2011, The CW announced that Murray would return for a guest appearance as Lucas Scott in the final season of One Tree Hill. The episode aired on February 22, 2012, as part of the concluding ninth season.
In 2013, Murray played the role of Officer Ingram in the biographical drama film Fruitvale Station, which chronicles the last day of Oscar Grant, portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, who was shot and killed by a BART Police officer in Oakland, California. On October 9, 2013, it was reported that Murray was cast to join action-thriller series Chosen on Crackle. He played the lead role of Jacob Orr in the second season which premiered on December 12 that year and in the third season which released on April 15, 2014.
Murray starred as Henry in the western film Outlaws and Angels which premiered on January 25 at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, before a limited theatrical release on July 15. In 2018, he played the male lead Brett Beauchamps in the drama television film The Beach House, alongside Minka Kelly and Andie MacDowell, which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on April 28.
In 2021, he starred as Joel Sheehan in the film Colors of Love which received a limited theatrical release on February 4, before premiering on GAC Family on October 23 under the title An Autumn Romance as its first original movie. The film, based on the 2014 novel Tycoon's Kiss authored by Jane Porter, is the second with Murray and Lowndes together. He starred as Brody Bradshaw in the television film Sand Dollar Cove which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on June 26.
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Murray authored a graphic novel, Everlast, which released in November 2011. In November 2017, he released American Drifter: An Exhilarating Tale of Love and Murder, which he co-authored with novelist Heather Graham.
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Awards and Recognition
- Teen Choice Award for Choice TV - Breakout Actor (2004)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor - Drama (2008)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie - Breakout Actor (2004)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor - Action/Thriller (2005)
Michael Chad Wade: Law Enforcement Involvement
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - A Vincent man was arrested on several charges related to obscene matter depicting children last Friday. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said 31-year-old Michael Chad Wade was initially charged with six counts of “Possession of obscene matter containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years of age involved in obscene acts”. The sheriff's office said further investigation resulted in Wade being charged with 10 counts of “Dissemination or public display of obscene matter containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years of age involved in obscene acts."
The sheriff's office said its Criminal Investigations Division received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force back in June. At this time, investigators said they have no information that suggests the images were produced in or near Shelby County.
Wade is currently being held in the Shelby County Jail on $390,000 bond.
Lowell Wade: Athlete and Coach
Lowell Wade entered the university in 1929 after an outstanding athletic career at Mountain Grove High School. He was a halfback on four Bulldog football teams, three of which won conference championships. Mr. Wade was team captain in his final season.
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Mr. Wade graduated from Southwest Missouri State in 1933 and coached one year at Pierce City. His football team was undefeated and the conference champion. He then moved to Monett for two years. His football team won two championships.
Mr. Wade returned to Mountain Grove and directed two football conference championship teams in 1938 and 1939 and also coached in two Ozark Bowl games. In 1940 Mr. Wade joined the Missouri State High Patrol and served about 30 years. After his retirement from the patrol, he was a driver's education instructor in the Springfield Public Schools and later served as a security officer at Evangel College in Springfield.
He died in 1970. Mr. Wade is the second member of the Wade family to be inducted into the Bulldog Hall of Fame.
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