Chad McQueen is an American actor and producer. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 29, 1960, the son of actor Steve McQueen and Neile Adams. McQueen’s parents divorced when he was four years old, and he was raised by his mother. He has two half-siblings, Terri and Steve Jr., from his father’s second marriage. McQueen was educated at Palisades Charter High School and San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge).
McQueen’s first acting role was in the television film The Young Runaways (1978), in which he played the role of Danny. He subsequently appeared in the films The Hunter (1980), The Karate Kid (1984), and The Karate Kid Part II (1986). In 1984, McQueen co-founded Solar Productions, a film and television production company. He has produced the films The Karate Kid Part III (1989), A Time to Kill (1996), and The Karate Kid (2010).
McQueen has a net worth of $5 million. He has been married twice: first to actress Stacey Toten from 1984 to 1990, with whom he has a son, Chad Jr.; and second to actress Stephanie Sharp from 1998 to 2002. He has been in a relationship with actress Tori Spelling since 2003.
General Info
Full Name
Chad McQueen
Date Of Birth
December 28, 1960
Height
1.74 m
Profession
Race car driver, Martial Artist, Film producer, Actor
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Jeanie Galbraith, Stacey Toten
Children
Steven R. McQueen, Chase McQueen, Madison McQueen
Parents
Steve McQueen, Neile Adams
Siblings
Terry McQueen
Accomplishments
Movies
The Karate Kid, Death Ring, New York Cop, Number One Fan, Martial Law, The Karate Kid Part II, Possessed by the Night, Dust to Glory, Red Line, Squanderers, Where the Red Fern Grows 2, Hadley's Rebellion, Firepower, Surface to Air, Papertrail
He is a first cousin of Filipino socialite Isabel Preysler, and a first cousin, once removed, of Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, who is Isabel's son. Chad's maternal grandfather, José Salgado Arrastia, was also Isabel's maternal grandfather.
Has a son, Chase McQueen (born 1995) and a daughter, Madison McQueen (born 1997), with his wife, Jeanie Galbraith.
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Owns his father's two Porsches (a 1958 356 Speedster and a 1969 911S). The 911S was willed to his late sister, Terry McQueen (1959 - 1998) c. 1981 - 1998; after her death, the car is now in his possession since 1999. Also owns a replica of the 1968 Mustang 390GT fastback that his father drove in the film Bullitt (1968). To date, he was given the first of two special edition 2001 Mustangs by the Ford Motor Company (known as the Bullitt edition where 5000 were sold). It is unknown if he owns the 2008 model.
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Is allergic to penicillin.
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Seriously injured in an accident at the Daytona International Speedway in February 2006 while practicing for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Sports Car race. Says his driving days are over. He now wants to become a team owner.
