Chad Michael Murray

PersonBorn Aug 24, 1981 (age 44)Buffalo, New York, USA

American actor

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Chad Michael Murray

Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor, writer, and former model. He gained recognition for his roles in drama series and romantic comedy films. Murray played the lead role of Lucas Scott in the teen drama series One Tree Hill (2003–09, 2012) and had recurring roles on Gilmore Girls (2000–01), Dawson's Creek (2001–02), and Riverdale (2019). He appeared in films such as A Cinderella Story (2004), Freaky Friday (2003), and Fruitvale Station (2013). Murray has also starred in TV shows like Chosen (2013–14), Sun Records (2017), and Sullivan's Crossing (2023–present). Additionally, he has written a graphic novel titled Everlast (2011) and co-authored a novel called American Drifter (2017).

Buzz Score8.0

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Chad Michael Murray ranks #261 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 8.0. Chad Michael Murray peaked at #1,861 of all time (Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2025). Chad Michael Murray ranks #497 over the past 365 days.

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#1,861Overall rank

Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2025

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One Tree Hill

Lucas Scott · 130 ep · 2003 – 2012

Southland

Officer Dave Mendoza · 2 ep · 2009 – 2013

Gilmore Girls

Tristan Dugray · 11 ep · 2000 – 2007

Sullivan's Crossing

Sullivan's Crossing

Cal Jones · 40 ep · 2023 – Present

Dawson's Creek

Charlie Todd · 12 ep · 1998 – 2003

Riverdale

Edgar Evernever · 8 ep · 2017 – 2023

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Tom Haviland · 1 ep · 2000 – 2015

The View

Self · 1 ep · 1997 – Present

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1988 – Present

Scream Queens

Brad Radwell · 1 ep · 2015 – 2016

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A Cinderella Story

A Cinderella Story

Austin Ames · 2004

House of Wax

Nick Jones · 2005

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Officer Ingram · 2013

Freakier Friday

Freakier Friday

Freaky Friday

Mother of the Bride

Mother of the Bride

Home of the Brave

Home of the Brave

Jordan Owens · 2006

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

Andy Wyrick · 2013

Megiddo: The Omega Code 2

Megiddo: The Omega Code 2

David Alexander (Age 16) · 2001

A Madea Christmas

A Madea Christmas

Tanner McCoy · 2013

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Chad Michael Murray

Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor, writer, and former model. He gained recognition for his roles in drama series and romantic comedy films. Murray played the lead role of Lucas Scott in the teen drama series One Tree Hill (2003–09, 2012) and had recurring roles on Gilmore Girls (2000–01), Dawson's Creek (2001–02), and Riverdale (2019). He appeared in films such as A Cinderella Story (2004), Freaky Friday (2003), and Fruitvale Station (2013). Murray has also starred in TV shows like Chosen (2013–14), Sun Records (2017), and Sullivan's Crossing (2023–present). Additionally, he has written a graphic novel titled Everlast (2011) and co-authored a novel called American Drifter (2017).

Buzz Score8.0