Chad McQueen
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Chad McQueen | |
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| Born | Chadwick Steven McQueen December 28, 1960 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2024 (aged 63) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1978–2001 (acting) |
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| Children | 3, including Steven |
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Chadwick Steven McQueen (December 28, 1960 – September 11, 2024) was an American actor, film producer, martial artist, and race car driver. He was the only son of actor Steve McQueen.
Early life
Chadwick Steven McQueen was born on December 28, 1960, in Los Angeles to actors Steve McQueen and Neile Adams.[2][3] From an early age, McQueen was an avid enthusiast of automobiles, motorcycles, and racing, interests that he inherited from his father. He began racing dirt bikes by age 9 and, in three years, went on to win his class in the World Mini Grand Prix. He quickly moved on to auto racing, winning his first race: the Mini Le Mans event, a children-only track created on the set of the 1971 film Le Mans, when McQueen was 10 years old. Before filming was completed on that film, McQueen enjoyed racing at triple-digit speeds down the straights while seated in his father's lap at the wheel of a Porsche 917.[2][4] At 12, he won his class at the World Mini Grand Prix.[5]
Acting career
McQueen began his career as a film actor, notably playing Dutch in The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid Part II. Further work included main roles in direct-to-video action films including Martial Law, Death Ring, and Red Line. He also worked as a producer, winning a Telly Award for his documentary Filming at Speed. After his retirement from acting, McQueen appeared as himself on various television programs related to motorsports, including Hot Rod TV and Celebrity Rides. McQueen was approached to reprise his Karate Kid role for the sequel series Cobra Kai, but declined due to his commitments to his racing company and his loss of interest in acting.
Racing career
His professional racing career started in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).[2] McQueen has competed in several types of racing from Motocross to the Baja 1000. He teamed with Belgian racing legend Jacky Ickx and his daughter Vanina, piloting a trio of Porsche 959s restored by Porsche Motorsports for the 2004 Goodwood event. Also in 2004, he qualified for the SCCA Runoffs, winning multiple events. Racing for Westernesse Racing, he finished fourth.[citation needed]
In January 2006, he was seriously injured (suffering a broken lower left leg, two fractures to his vertebrae, and multiple rib fractures) in an accident at the Daytona International Speedway while practicing for the 24 Hours of Daytona Sports Car race. He returned to Daytona during the 2007 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona race to thank the medics and track workers who he says saved his life.[6] McQueen subsequently stated that his driving days were over and he wanted to become a team owner.[citation needed]
In November 2007, he returned to the Daytona International Speedway and got behind the wheel of the Brumos 1975 Ecurie Escargot RSR, driving it in the exhibitions at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion III.[citation needed]
In January 2010, he started McQueen Racing, LLC, a company that partners with leaders in the motorcycle and custom-car industries towards development of high-performance, limited-edition custom cars, motorcycles, and accessories.[7]
Personal life
Chad McQueen dated Jill Henderson White Pasceri in the 1980s, a USEF Equestrian rider and horse trainer. Jill is the daughter of trombonist Jimmy Henderson. He was married to Stacia Toten (who later wed Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille) from 1987–90. The couple had one son, actor Steven R. McQueen (b. 1988), who was a regular in the TV series The Vampire Diaries and Chicago Fire. McQueen married Jeanie Galbraith in 1993. They had two children: son Chase McQueen (b. 1995) and daughter Madison McQueen (b. 1996).[8]
His sister Terry died in 1998.[9][10]
Death
On September 12, 2024. McQueen's wife Jeanie and two children Chase and Madison released a joint statement to Variety confirming that McQueen died in Palm Springs.[11] His friend Arthur Barens told The Hollywood Reporter that McQueen died from organ failure while at his Palm Springs ranch.[10] McQueen had never fully recovered from an injury he sustained in a fall in 2020.[10][12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1978 | Skateboard | Competition Skateboarder #21 | |
| 1983 | Hadley's Rebellion | Rick Stanton | |
| 1984 | The Karate Kid | Dutch | |
| 1985 | Fever Pitch | Prisoner | |
| The Fascination | |||
| 1986 | The Karate Kid Part II | Dutch | |
| 1991 | Martial Law | Sean Thompson | |
| 1992 | Death Ring | "Skylord" Harris | |
| 1993 | New York Cop | Hawk | |
| Firepower | Darren Braniff | ||
| 1994 | Sexual Malice | David | |
| Jimmy Hollywood | Audition Partner | ||
| Indecent Behavior II | Darrell Martine | ||
| Bullet II | Bullet | ||
| 1995 | Number One Fan | Zane Barry | |
| 1996 | Red Line | Jim | |
| Squanderers | John | ||
| 1998 | Papertrail | William Frost | |
| Surface to Air | Lt. Dylan "Raven" Massin | ||
| 2001 | The Fall | Manny Carlotti | Final acting role |
References
- ^ "Stacey Toten". IMDb. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Chad McQueen". TCM Classic Film Festival. 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ Abeal, Marcelo (2015). Steve McQueen: The Race of His Life. Editorial Dunken. p. 41. ISBN 9789870280781. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ Garratt, Sheryl (November 7, 2015). "In the driving seat with Steve McQueen". The Telegraph. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Chad McQueen and TLD Launch McQueen Racing". Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Stone, Matt (January 26, 2007). "On the mend, Chad McQueen returns to Daytona". MotorTrend Magazine. Source Interlink Media. Retrieved May 8, 2009.
- ^ Green, Hudson. "About McQueen Racing". McQueen Racing. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ "Chad McQueen". IMDb. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
- ^ "Terry McQueen; Daughter of Actor Owned Production Company". Los Angeles Times. March 21, 1998. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c Barnes, Mike (September 12, 2024). "Chad McQueen, 'Karate Kid' Actor and Son of Film Star Steve McQueen, Dies at 63". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Bechara, Diego Ramos (September 12, 2024). "Chad McQueen, 'The Karate Kid' Star and Steve McQueen's Son, Dies at 63". Variety. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Chad McQueen Dies: 'Karate Kid' Bad Guy & Son Of Screen Legend Was 63". deadline.
External links
- Chad McQueen at IMDb
- McQueen Racing, LLC
- Garrett, Jerry (March 24, 2010). "Steve McQueen: 30 Years Gone, Not Close to Forgotten". The New York Times.
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