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Robert Buckley Replacing Chad Michael Murray on One Tree Hill

Hollyscoop - Found Jun. 13, 2009
Fans were outraged when Chad Michael Murray announced he wouldnâ??t be returning to One Tree Hill next season.

Posted on June 13, 2009, 11:55 am

Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton Leave One Tree Hill

DOSE - Found May. 13, 2009
Following reports in March that One Tree Hill producers were dumping Chad Michael Murray from their youthful, good-looking cast, Entertainment Weekly ...

Posted on May 13, 2009, 11:15 am

Chad Michael Murray will not return to One Tree Hill

Boston Herald - Found May. 13, 2009
Chad Michael Murray and fellow ?One Tree Hill? original castie Hilarie Burton will not return for the seventh season of the CW drama next fall,

Posted on May 13, 2009, 8:05 am

Report: Chad Michael Murray quits 'One Tree Hill'

Knox News Sentinel - Found May. 13, 2009
'One Tree Hill' star Chad Michael Murray is leaving the series after this season, EW is reporting.

Posted on May 13, 2009, 1:17 pm

Breaking News Report: Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton leaving ...

Star News Online - Found May. 12, 2009
Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton are leaving 'One Tree Hill,' the Wilmington-based TV series, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.

Posted on May 12, 2009, 9:59 am

Report: Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton leaving 'One Tree Hill'

Star News Online - Found May. 12, 2009
Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton are leaving 'One Tree Hill,' the Wilmington-based TV series, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.

Posted on May 12, 2009, 8:41 am

John Wayne's grandson saddles up

Los Angeles Daily News - Found 9 hours ago
(Despite an impressive cast - Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, 50 Cent, Christina Ricci, Chad Michael Murray and others - the film was never...

Posted on July 3, 2009, 2:43 am

Another Wayne

Philadelphia Inquirer - Found Jul. 1, 2009
(Despite an impressive cast - Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, 50 Cent, Christina Ricci, Chad Michael Murray and others ? the film was never...
Another acting generation of Wayne defers to the Duke - Sun Herald
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Posted on July 1, 2009, 2:28 am

Another Wayne

Philly.com - Found Jul. 1, 2009
(Despite an impressive cast - Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, 50 Cent, Christina Ricci, Chad Michael Murray and others ? the film was never...

Posted on July 1, 2009, 11:30 am

Harris reprises 'One Tree Hill' role

Digital Spy - Found Jun. 30, 2009
Following the departures of Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton from the CW teen drama series, Shantel VanSanten has joined as Haley's...

Posted on June 30, 2009, 6:22 am

Chad Michael Murray Biography

Chad Michael Murray
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Chad Michael Murray

Murray at the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premiere at Disneyland Park in Southern California, 2007
Born Chad Michael Murray
August 24, 1981 (1981-08-24) (age 27)
Clarence, New York, U.S.
Other name(s) Chad Murray
Occupation Actor
Years active 1999–present
Spouse(s) Sophia Bush (2005-2006)

Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor and former fashion model. He is perhaps best known for his role as Lucas Scott in The CW series One Tree Hill.

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Early life

Murray was born in Clarence, New York, just outside of Buffalo, New York. He is the son of Rex Murray, an air traffic controller.1

In 1999, Murray headed for Hollywood where he supported himself modeling for such clients as Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger and Gucci.

Career

Murray appeared in several guest-starring television roles, including an episode of Diagnosis Murder and an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 1999, Murray was cast as Tristin Dugray on Gilmore Girls. Murray then appeared in several TV movies, including Aftermath and Murphy's Dozen. Later that year, Murray appeared as Charlie Todd on Dawson's Creek.

In 2003, Murray appeared in Walt Disney Pictures' Freaky Friday alongside Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Murray also appeared in the TV movie The Lone Ranger as Luke Hartman. Later that year, Murray won the role Lucas Scott in The WB television series One Tree Hill. The series quickly became the channel's hit with 4.50 million viewers on the first season's finale. In May 2009, the CW announced Murray would not be returning to the show for its seventh season.23

Following Murray's role on One Tree Hill in 2003, he appeared on the cover of magazines such as Rolling Stone and People. That same year, he was voted as one of "TV's Sexiest Guys" in People magazine.4

In 2004, Murray starred in the romantic comedy A Cinderella Story with Hilary Duff. Though the reviews were mostly negative, the film went on to become a moderate box office hit, and critics were impressed by Duff's performance.56 A Cinderella Story earned $70.1 million worldwide and was a commercial success.7 The movie led to many 2006 Teen Choice Awards wins for many catogeries. Later that year, Murray was named one of the "Sexiest Men Alive" by People magazine.

In 2005, Murray starred in House of Wax. The movie grossed $12 million in its first three days. Though most critics were not impressed, House of Wax earned $68,766,121 worldwide. The movie led to many 2006 Teen Choice Awards wins for many catogeries including "Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure/Thriller".

In 2008, Murray won a Teen Choice Award for Best TV Actor in a Drama.

Personal life

Murray married One Tree Hill co-star Sophia Bush on April 16, 2005 after almost two years of dating. Five months after the wedding, Bush filed court papers to have their marriage annulled. After the annulment was finalized, Murray began dating Kenzie Dalton (born March 7, 1988), a former cheerleader extra on One Tree Hill and the first runner-up in the 2005 Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageant. They later became engaged.8

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Undressed Dan TV series
Diagnosis Murder Ray Santucci TV series
Gilmore Girls Tristan Dugray TV series
2001 Aftermath Sean TV movie
Murphy's Dozen TV movie
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 David Alexander
Dawson's Creek Charlie Todd TV series
2003 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Tom Haviland TV series
The Lone Ranger Luke Hartman TV movie
Freaky Friday Jake
One Tree Hill Lucas Scott TV series
2003 – 2009
2004 A Cinderella Story Austin Ames
2005 House of Wax Nick Jones
2006 Home of the Brave Jordan Owens TV movie

Awards

Year Result Award Categoriess For/Recipients
2004 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Breakout Movie Star - Male A Cinderella Story
Choice Breakout TV Star - Male One Tree Hill
Nominated Choice TV Actor - Drama/Action Adventure One Tree Hill
2005 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure/Thriller House of Wax
Nominated Choice Movie Chemistry A Cinderella Story
Shared with: Hilary Duff
Choice Movie Liplock A Cinderella Story
Shared with: Hilary Duff
Choice Movie Love Scene A Cinderella Story
Shared with: Hilary Duff
Austin and Sam's dance scene.
Choice Movie Rumble House of Wax
Shared with: Elisha Cuthbert and Brian Van Holt
Choice TV Actor: Drama One Tree Hill
Choice TV Chemistry One Tree Hill
Shared with: James Lafferty
2006 Nominated Teen Choice Award TV - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure One Tree Hill
Prism Award Performance in a Drama Series Storyline One Tree Hill
2008 Won Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actor: Drama One Tree Hill

References

  1. ^ Chad Michael Murray Biography (1981-)
  2. ^ "Breaking: Two Stars Exit One Tree Hill". TVGuide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Murray-Burton-exit-1006006.aspx. Retrieved on 2009-05-12. 
  3. ^ "Chad Michael Murray definitely leaving One Tree Hill". Celebla.com. http://www.celebla.com/2009/05/13/chad-michael-murray-definitely-leaving-one-tree-hill. Retrieved on 2009-05-13. 
  4. ^ TV's Sexiest Guys People Magazine
  5. ^ Sarah Chauncey. "A Cinderella story review". http://www.reel.com/movie.asp?MID=139166&buy=closed&Tab=reviews&CID=13#tabs. Retrieved on 2007-11-25. 
  6. ^ "Urban Cinefile feature". http://www.urbancinefile.com.au/home/view.asp?a=9407&s=Reviews. Retrieved on 2007-11-25. 
  7. ^ "The Numbers.com". A Cinderella Story. http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2004/CINDR.php. Retrieved on 2006-06-17. 
  8. ^ "Fast Forward His marriage not yet ended, Chad Michael Murray steps out with his new, teen fiancee Kenzie Dalton". People Magazine. 2006-04-24. 

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