Who is Chad McQueen? Age, children, height, movies, profiles, net worth

Who is Chad McQueen? Age, children, height, movies, profiles, net worth

The majority of celebrities usually take up careers influenced mainly by their backgrounds and upbringing. That is the case for Chad McQueen. Besides being the only son of actor Steve McQueen, he is widely recognized for his portrayal of Dutch in The Karate Kid in 1984, an Oscar-nominated movie. But, did his parents influence him in the choice of his career? Find out that and more here!

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Chad McQueen's children
Besides being the only son of actor Steve McQueen, he is widely recognized for his portrayal of Dutch in The Karate Kid in 1984, an Oscar-nominated movie. Photo by Jon Kopaloff
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How old is Chad McQueen now? Born Chadwick Steven McQueen, the American actor, film producer, race car driver and martial artist was born on December 28, 1960. Therefore, Chad McQueen's age is 61 years as of 2022. He has worked as a producer in Hollywood and has received multiple awards in different fields.

Profiles and bio

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Real nameChadwick Steven McQueen
Stage nameChad McQueen
Date of birthDecember 28, 1960
Age61 Years (As of 2022)
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, US
NationalityUnited States of America
Chad McQueen's height5'9" (175 cm)
SiblingsTerry McQueen (Late Sister)
FatherSteve McQueen
MotherNeile Adams
Marital statusMarried
SpouseJeanie Galbraith
Ex-wifeStacey Toten
ProfessionActor, Film Producer, Martial Artist, Race car driver
GenderMale
Astrological signCapricorn
Sexual OrientationStraight
Net worth$45 million

Early life

The American celebrity was born and brought up in Los Angeles, California. So, who is Chad McQueen's father? His father was Steve McQueen, an Academy Award-nominated actor, and his mother was Neile Adams, a Filipina actress. He had a sister named Terry, who succumbed in 1998 following a short illness. He was born under the astrological sign of Capricorn.

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Father Steve McQueen

He was born Terence Stephen McQueen on March 24, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was in the US Marine Corps before he quit to focus on acting. His passion for acting and his charismatic personality made him rise to fame within a short time.

Some of his iconic movies include The Magnificent Seven in 1960 and The Great Escape in 1963. Apart from acting, he was also known as a car enthusiast and an avid classic car collector.

Who is Chad McQueen's wife?

Chad McQueen's wife
In December 1993, he married Jeanie Galbraith. They were blessed with two children. The couple is still together and living happily. Photo by Kevin Winter
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Chad has married twice. Between 1987 and 1990, he was married to Stacey Toten, an American actress famous for the 1980s movies Back to School and Lovelines. The couple was blessed with an adorable son named Steven R. McQueen. Unfortunately, the marriage did not work, and they parted ways.

In December 1993, he married Jeanie Galbraith. They were blessed with two children.

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Chad McQueen's children

He has a son named Steve with his first wife, Stacey. Like his celebrity parents, the son is an actor who is famous for starring in the TV series The Vampire Diaries, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D.

He got other children in his second marriage with Jeanie. They have a son named Chase, born in 1995, and a daughter Madison, born in 1996.

Acting career

How old is Chad McQueen now?
His passion for acting and charismatic personality made him rise to fame within a short time. Photo by David M. Benett
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He developed an interest in acting at a tender age, and this was highly influenced by his parents, who were both in the film industry. He started his professional acting in the mid-70s when he appeared in films like The Karate Kid, New York Cop, Death Ring, and Red Line.

His impressive work as an actor landed him various TV shows such as Hot Rod TV and Celebrity Rides. He later worked as a producer, where he produced some of the top films in Hollywood, including a documentary named Filming at Speed. The documentary earned him a Telly Award.

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His last on-screen engagement occurred in 2001 when he appeared in the action movie Fall: The Price of Silence.

He also featured in several documentary movies about his father, including I am Steve McQueen and Steve McQueen: The King of Cool.

Rally driver

He was exposed to cars at a young age, thanks to his well-abled background and supportive parents. Thus, he learned to drive while still in elementary school and desired to compete in car rallies. He started practising and competing until he was twelve when he won his class at World Mini Grand Prix.

Following the win, he competed in more competitive races such as Motocross, Baja 1000, and more. In 2004, he qualified for the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Runoffs and won multiple events.

Chad McQueen's accident

In 2006, he got a fatal accident while practising for the Daytona Sports Car race. Is Chad McQueen still alive? He is still alive, although he sustained severe injuries from the accident.

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What is Chad McQueen doing now? After he recovered, he chose to retire and established McQueen Racing LLC, where he started producing high-performance cars and motorcycles. He is still working there to this day.

Chad McQueen's movies

  • 1978: Skateboard
  • 1983: Hadley's Rebellion
  • 1984: The Karate Kid
  • 1985: Fever Pitch
  • 1986: The Karate Kid Part II
  • 1991: Martial Law
  • 1992: Death Ring
  • 1993: New York Cop
  • 1994: Sexual Malice
  • 1995: Number One Fan
  • 1996: Red Line
  • 1998: Papertrail
  • 2001: The Fall

Chad McQueen's net worth

Chad McQueen's net worth
Some of his valuable possessions include two of his father's sports cars – the 1969 Porsche 911s and 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster. Photo by Kevin Winter
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the American celebrity has a net worth of $45 million. Most of his fortunes come from his successful career in the film industry. Besides, his motorcycle company adds more to his vast wealth.

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Above is everything you would love to know about Chad McQueen, a celebrated American actor, film producer, martial artist and race-car driver. He has followed in his parents' footsteps and is still a mentor to many. Briefly.co.za wishes him the best in his life endeavours.

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