Chad Michael Murray
Biography
Chad Michael Murray is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and former fashion model. Born on August 24, 1981, in Buffalo, New York, he has established a career in both television and film. Known for his extensive work in the entertainment industry, Murray has accumulated 70 known credits throughout his professional life. He is recognized for his contributions to various high-profile drama series and feature films, showcasing his versatility across different genres. As a performer, he has maintained a consistent presence on screen for several decades, building a notable portfolio that spans from his early modeling background to his established roles in television and cinema.
Career overview
Chad Michael Murray is best known for his television work, most notably his role as Lucas Scott on the drama series One Tree Hill, which aired on The WB and The CW. His television career includes a variety of recurring and series regular roles, such as Edgar Evernever on Riverdale, Mirabeau Lamar on Texas Rising, and Jacob Thompson on the ABC series Marvel's Agent Carter. He also appeared as Jacob Orr on the series Chosen. Earlier in his career, Murray gained recognition for his recurring roles as Tristan Dugray on The WB and The CW series Gilmore Girls, as well as Charlie Todd on The WB series Dawson’s Creek. These performances helped establish his presence in popular television dramas throughout the 2000s and beyond.
In addition to his television work, Murray has held supporting roles in several feature films. His filmography includes appearances in Freaky Friday, A Cinderella Story, House of Wax, and Fruitvale Station. Through these projects, he has demonstrated his ability to transition between television and film roles. His professional background also encompasses work as a writer, producer, and director, further expanding his involvement in the production side of the entertainment industry. With a career spanning multiple decades and diverse roles, Murray continues to be a recognized figure in American media.
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- Bad Men Must Bleed (2026) as Jacob Wallace
- Freakier Friday (2025) as Jake
- Joy to the World (2025) as Max
- Mother of the Bride (2024) as Lucas
- The Merry Gentlemen (2024) as Luke
- Sullivan's Crossing (2023) as Cal Jones
- Christmas on Windmill Way (2023) as Brady Schaltz
- Fortress: Sniper's Eye (2022) as Balzary
- Fortress (2021) as Balzary
- An Autumn Romance (2021) as Joel Sheenan
- An Autumn Romance (2021) Executive Producer
- Survive the Game (2021) as Eric
- Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman (2021) as Ted Bundy
- Angel Falls Christmas (2021) as Gabe
- Angel Falls Christmas (2021) Executive Producer
- Sand Dollar Cove (2021) as Brody
- Toying with the Holidays (2021) as Kevin Vaughn
- Toying with the Holidays (2021) Executive Producer
- Love in Winterland (2020) as Brett
- Survive the Night (2020) as Rich
- Too Close for Christmas (2020) as Paul Barnett
- Too Close for Christmas (2020) Executive Producer
- Max Winslow and The House of Secrets (2020) as Atticus Virtue
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Write Before Christmas (2019) as Luke Wilson
- The Beach House (2018) as Brett Beauchamps
- Camp Cold Brook (2018) as Jack Wilson
- Road to Christmas (2018) as Danny Wise
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Riverdale (2017) as Edgar Evernever
- Sun Records (2017) as Sam Phillips
- Star (2016) as Xander
- Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry (2016) as Self - Guest
- Outlaws and Angels (2016) as Henry
- Marvel's Agent Carter (2015) as Jack Thompson
- Scream Queens (2015) as Brad Radwell
- Texas Rising (2015) as Mirabeau Lamar
- To Write Love on Her Arms (2015) as Jamie Tworkowski
- Other People's Children (2015) as P.K.
- Other People's Children (2015) Executive Producer
- Left Behind (2014) as Buck Williams
- Fruitvale Station (2013) as Officer Ingram
- Chosen (2013) as Jacob Orr
- The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013) as Andy Wyrick
- A Madea Christmas (2013) as Tanner McCoy
- Cavemen (2013) as Jay
- The Carrier (2012) as Thatcher
- Lies in Plain Sight (2010) as Ethan McAllister
- Christmas Cupid (2010) as Patrick Kerns
- Southland (2009) as Officer Dave Mendoza
- Home of the Brave (2006) as Jordan Owens
- House of Wax (2005) as Nick Jones
- Movie Life: House of Wax (2005) as Self
- A Cinderella Story (2004) as Austin Ames
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Lucas Scott
- One Tree Hill (2003) Director
- One Tree Hill (2003) Writer
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Freaky Friday (2003) as Jake
- The Lone Ranger (2003) as The Lone Ranger / Luke Hartman
- Pepsi Smash (2003) as Self - Host
- A Long Way Home (2003) as Sean
- Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (2001) as David Alexander (Age 16)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Tom Haviland
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Tristan Dugray
- Undressed (1999) as Dan
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Charlie Todd
- TRL (1998)
- The View (1997) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Ray Santucci
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Fortress 3 as Balzary
- Disconnecting Peter as Peter Ruck
- Strong Hearts Have Scars as Cameron Miller
- Searching for Stars Hollow as Self