Steve McQueen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 24, 1930 |
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| Died | November 07, 1980 (age 50) |
| Birthplace | Beech Grove, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Steve McQueen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Hollywood actor famous for starring roles in films such as 'The Great Escape', 'Bullitt', 'The Magnificent Seven', and 'The Thomas Crown Affair' |
Intro
Steve McQueen was an American actor regarded as a cultural icon of the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his 'anti-hero' persona, McQueen was one of the highest-paid actors of his era and remains a symbol of cool and rebelliousness in popular culture.
Early Life & Background
Steve McQueen was born Terrence Stephen McQueen on March 24, 1930. He had a troubled childhood, with his father leaving shortly after his birth and his mother unable to care for him, leading to periods spent living with his grandparents and in a reform school. He eventually joined the United States Marine Corps before pursuing acting.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role in 'The Magnificent Seven' (1960)
- Starred in 'The Great Escape' (1963), becoming an international superstar
- Lead role in 'Bullitt' (1968), known for its iconic car chase scene
- Received an Academy Award nomination for 'The Sand Pebbles' (1966)
- Starred in 'The Thomas Crown Affair' (1968)
Trivia
- Nicknamed the 'King of Cool'
- Avid motorcycle and car enthusiast; performed many of his own stunts
- Was the world's highest-paid movie star in 1974
- Inducted into the Hall of Fame of America's National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
FAQs
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Steve McQueen was born the 24 March 1930.
Beech Grove, Indiana, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 24th, 1930, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 24, 1930, the newly discovered planet was officially named "Pluto."
- Day of the week: March 24th, 1930 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone
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