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Chad Michael Murray

Actor

Birth Date: August 24, 1981

Age: 44 years old

Birth Place: Buffalo, New York

Spouses: Sophia Bush, Sarah Roemer

Partners: Kenzie Dalton

Actor Chad Michael Murray was born in Buffalo, New York. His father was an air traffic controller, and his mother abandoned the family when Murray was very young. Murray had a large family, including three brothers, a sister, a half-brother a step-sister and a step-brother. Murray played football in high school until he broke his nose. Before breaking into acting, Murray did some modeling. He modeled for clients like Skechers, Gucci and Tommy Hilfiger before being cast in his first major role, a recurring character on "Gilmore Girls" (CW, 2000-07). He appeared in numerous other series including "Undressed" (MTV, 1999-2002) and "Dawson's Creek" (WB, 1998-2003).

In 2003 Murray's breakthrough role came when he was cast as the protagonist of "One Tree Hill" (WB, 2003-2011). It was on the set of "One Tree Hill" that Murray met Sophia Bush, who would later become his wife. Murray appeared in a number of feature films, such as "Freaky Friday" (2003), "House of Wax" (2005), "Home of the Brave" (2006) and "Christmas Cupid" (ABC Family, 2010). In addition to acting, Murray was a writer who penned a novel "Everlast" which was published in September of 2011. In August of 2014 Murray was cast in the series "Agent Carter" (ABC, 2015-16). In 2015 Murray who had divorced Bush the same year that they married, married actress Sarah Roemer.

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News aboutChad Michael Murray

August 25, 2025

‘Gilmore Girls’ Documentary Celebrating 25th Anniversary in the Works With Kelly Bishop & More

July 27, 2025

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July 23, 2025

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July 23, 2025

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July 16, 2025

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May 20, 2025

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May 18, 2025

7 ‘One Tree Hill’ Weddings, Ranked

May 5, 2025

Premiere

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November 21, 2024

Chad Michael Murray’s 9 Hottest Roles, Ranked

October 24, 2024

Chad Michael Murray Blesses Us With Holiday-Themed ‘Magic Mike’ in ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ Trailer

October 14, 2024

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September 21, 2024

15 ‘One Tree Hill’ Couples, Ranked

September 17, 2024

Great American Family Announces 2024 Christmas Movie Lineup With Candace Cameron Bure & More

July 16, 2024

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May 15, 2024

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April 9, 2024

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October 18, 2023

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‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Sneak Peek: Mystery Man Cal Opens up to Sully (VIDEO)

October 11, 2023

Q&A

‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Boss Explains Why Show’s Love Triangle Is Different

October 2, 2023

Q&A

Chad Michael Murray Says ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Is a ‘Place to Heal’ for Cal

September 18, 2023

Great American Family Announces Star-Studded Holiday Movie Lineup

April 26, 2023

‘Sullivan’s Crossing,’ From ‘Virgin River’ Team and With Chad Michael Murray & Scott Patterson, Heads to CW

April 23, 2023

12 Most Divisive TV Love Triangles: ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Buffy’ & More

July 17, 2022

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November 5, 2021

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November 2, 2021

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June 25, 2021

Q&A

Chad Michael Murray & Aly Michalka Preview Hallmark’s ‘Sand Dollar Cove’

January 8, 2020

Italia Ricci & Chad Michael Murray Star in Hallmark’s ‘Love in Winterland’ (PHOTOS)

November 12, 2019

A Simple Act of Kindness Leads to Romance in ‘Write Before Christmas’ (PHOTOS)

November 2, 2019

22 TV Stars You Didn’t Know Did Hallmark Holiday Movies (PHOTOS)

June 14, 2019

11 Teen Drama Icons Who Played Villains on Procedural Dramas (PHOTOS)

March 27, 2019

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Red, Hot & ‘Riverdale’: Will Cheryl Blossom Fall Prey to Edgar Evernever? (VIDEO)

February 8, 2019

Chad Michael Murray Joins ‘Riverdale’ as the Leader of the Cult-Like Farm

April 28, 2018

Hallmark’s ‘The Beach House’ Is Rooted in Family Says EP Dan Wigutow

February 22, 2017

‘Sun Records’ Chronicles What Happens After Rock ‘N’ Roll Greats Jam Together in 1950s Memphis

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