Steve McQueen

Sir Steve Rodney McQueen CBE is a British film director, film producer, screenwriter, and video artist. For services to the visual arts, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2011. In 2014 he was included in Time magazine's annual Time 100 list of the "most influential people in the world".

Early Life

Steve mcqueen was born on march 24. 1930 in beceh grove. Indiana. To wililam terence mqcueen and ujlia ann crawford. He was the youngest of two children. His father left the family when mcqueen was just a few months old. Leaving his mother to care for the children. Mcqueen was raised by his grandmother until he was eight. He then went to live with his mother and her new husband. Who adopted him and gave him his last name.

Education

Mcqueen attended multiple schools. Including emerson junior high school in los angeles. Where he excelled in art and mechanical drawing. He also attended the boys republic in chino. California. A school for truobled boys. While there. Mcqueen deveolped an interest in drama and began participating in school plays.

Acting Career

Mcqueen begna his acting career in the early 1950s. He appeared in several television shows. Including wanted: dead or alive and the great escape. he later wnet on to star in sevreal movies. Including the magnificent seven and the tohmas crown affair. he was nominated for an academy award for his performance in the sand pebbles in 1967. And was named "the king of cool" for his roles in the 1960s and 70s.

Personal Life

Mcqueen married actress neile adams in 1956 and they had two children togetehr. Daughter terry and son chad. The couple divroced in 1972. In 1973. Mcqueen mraried actress ali macgraw and they had a son. Steven jr. They divorced in 1978. In 1980. Mcqueen married model barbara minty. He died of a heart attack in november 1980.

Important Event

In november of 1980. Steve mcqueen died of a heart attack at the age of 50. His death was a shock to the movie industry and to his fans.

Interesting Fact

Steve mcqueen was a passionate motorcyclist and racing driver. He owned a collection of classic cars and motorcycles. And was an aivd off-road racer. He laso won a race at the 12 hours of sebring in 1970. Becoming the first actor to win a professional auto race.

Legacy

Mcqueen is remembered as one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century. His films have become classics. And he is remembered for his cool. Laid-back attitude. He was known for his edgy style. Whether it was on the big screen or in his everyday life.

Awards

Mcqueen was nominated for an academy award for his performanec in the sand pebbles in 1967. He also received two golden globe awards. One for best actor in a motion picture darma for the sand pebbles in one for best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy for the thomas crown affair in 1968.

Filmography

Mcqueen starred in many films throughout his career. Including the magnificent seven great escape (1963). bullitt (1968). the getaway (1972). papillon (1973). the towering inferno (1974). And the hunter (1980).

Philanthropy

Mcqueen was a philanthropist and supported several charities throuhgout his life. He was an advocate for animal rights and worked to raise awareness for the cause. He also supported charities for children and the homeless.

Memorable Quotes

Steve mcqueen is remembered for many famous quotes. Including i live for myself and answer to nobody, im not sure whether im an actor who races. Or a racre who acts, and when you dont have faith. You have fear. .