Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chad Michael Murray
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Chad Michael Murray made an impact.
Chad Michael Murray is an American actor, writer, and model best known for his role as Lucas Scott in the television series One Tree Hill. He also held recurring roles in popular series such as Gilmore Girls, Dawson's Creek and Riverdale. Currently, Murray stars as Cal Jones in the CTV romantic drama series Sullivan's Crossing.
1999: Move to Hollywood
In 1999, Chad Michael Murray moved to Hollywood after meeting an agent at a modeling convention and getting a manager.
2000: Early Television Roles
In 2000, Chad Michael Murray guest-starred on Undressed and was cast as Tristin DuGray on Gilmore Girls. He also appeared on Diagnosis: Murder.
2000: Gilmore Girls
In 2000, Chad Michael Murray had a recurring role as Tristin DuGray on Gilmore Girls.
2001: Gilmore Girls
In 2001, Chad Michael Murray had a recurring role as Tristin DuGray on Gilmore Girls.
2001: Early Television and Film Roles
In 2001, Chad Michael Murray was cast in a television pilot for The WB, Murphy's Dozen, and portrayed David Alexander in the film Megiddo: The Omega Code 2. He was also cast as Charlie Todd on Dawson's Creek.
October 3, 2002: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
On October 3, 2002, Chad Michael Murray appeared on an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
September 23, 2003: One Tree Hill Debut
On September 23, 2003, Chad Michael Murray starred in the lead role of Lucas Scott on The WB series One Tree Hill, which became one of the network's most successful programs.
2003: Early 2003 Roles
In 2003, Chad Michael Murray appeared in A Long Way Home, played Luke Hartman in The Lone Ranger, and was cast as Jake in Freaky Friday.
2003: One Tree Hill Debut
In 2003, Chad Michael Murray began starring as Lucas Scott in The WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill.
2003: Freaky Friday
In 2003, Chad Michael Murray had a supporting role in Freaky Friday.
May 6, 2005: House of Wax Release
On May 6, 2005, Chad Michael Murray co-starred as Nick Jones in the horror film House of Wax, which was released theatrically.
2006: The WB and UPN merge
In 2006, The WB merged with rival UPN to become The CW, and One Tree Hill continued with impressive ratings.
May 2009: Departure from One Tree Hill
In May 2009, it was reported that Chad Michael Murray would not be returning to One Tree Hill for its seventh season, with conflicting reports about the reasons for his departure.
October 3, 2010: Lies in Plain Sight
On October 3, 2010, Chad Michael Murray played the role of Ethan McAllister in the drama television film Lies in Plain Sight, which aired on Lifetime.
August 29, 2011: Return to One Tree Hill
On August 29, 2011, The CW announced that Chad Michael Murray would return for a guest appearance as Lucas Scott in the final season of One Tree Hill.
November 2011: Everlast Release
In November 2011, Chad Michael Murray released his graphic novel, "Everlast".
2011: Everlast
In 2011, Chad Michael Murray wrote a graphic novel titled Everlast with lead illustrator Danijel Žeželj.
February 22, 2012: One Tree Hill Guest Appearance
On February 22, 2012, Chad Michael Murray's guest appearance as Lucas Scott aired on One Tree Hill as part of the final season.
March 11, 2012: To Write Love on Her Arms Premiere
On March 11, 2012, the biographical drama film To Write Love on Her Arms, starring Chad Michael Murray, premiered at the Omaha Film Festival and won the Encore Award.
April 27, 2012: The Carrier Premiere
On April 27, 2012, Chad Michael Murray's short film The Carrier premiered at the USA Film Festival.
2012: One Tree Hill
In 2012, Chad Michael Murray starred as Lucas Scott in The WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill.
October 9, 2013: Casting in Chosen
On October 9, 2013, Chad Michael Murray was cast in the action-thriller series Chosen on Crackle.
December 13, 2013: A Madea Christmas Release
On December 13, 2013, the comedy film A Madea Christmas, featuring Chad Michael Murray as Tanner McCoy, was released theatrically.
2013: Fruitvale Station
In 2013, Chad Michael Murray had a supporting role in Fruitvale Station.
2013: Roles in Film and Television
In 2013, Chad Michael Murray played Officer Ingram in Fruitvale Station, Andy Wyrick in The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, and guest-starred in Southland.
February 7, 2014: Cavemen Limited Release
On February 7, 2014, the comedy film Cavemen, in which Chad Michael Murray played the role of Jay, had a limited theatrical release.
April 15, 2014: Chosen Season 3
On April 15, 2014, the third season of Chosen, starring Chad Michael Murray, was released.
August 29, 2014: Casting in Agent Carter
On August 29, 2014, it was announced that Chad Michael Murray was cast as Agent Jack Thompson in the ABC spy thriller series Agent Carter.
October 3, 2014: Left Behind Release
On October 3, 2014, the apocalyptic thriller film Left Behind, starring Chad Michael Murray as Cameron "Buck" Williams, was released.
January 6, 2015: Agent Carter Premiere
On January 6, 2015, the first season of Agent Carter, starring Chad Michael Murray, premiered on ABC.
March 3, 2015: To Write Love on Her Arms Release
On March 3, 2015, the film To Write Love on Her Arms, based on the true story of Jamie Tworkowski's non-profit organization, received a limited theatrical release.
2015: Agent Carter
In 2015, Chad Michael Murray appeared as a main cast member in the Marvel-ABC series Agent Carter.
2015: Guest Starring and Film Roles
In 2015, Chad Michael Murray guest-starred on Scream Queens, starred in Other People's Children, and lost weight for the role of a homeless heroin addict.
January 19, 2016: Agent Carter Season 2 Premiere
On January 19, 2016, the second season of Agent Carter, starring Chad Michael Murray, premiered.
March 14, 2016: Casting in Million Dollar Quartet
On March 14, 2016, it was reported that Chad Michael Murray was cast to star as Sam Phillips in the CMT biographical drama series Million Dollar Quartet.
February 23, 2017: Sun Records Premiere
On February 23, 2017, the eight-episode miniseries Sun Records, starring Chad Michael Murray as Sam Phillips, premiered.
November 2017: American Drifter Release
In November 2017, Chad Michael Murray released "American Drifter: An Exhilarating Tale of Love and Murder", a romantic thriller co-authored with Heather Graham, inspired by a dream.
August 27, 2018: Cast in Star
On August 27, 2018, Chad Michael Murray was cast in a recurring role as Xander McPherson in the third season of the musical drama "Star".
February 8, 2019: Cast in Riverdale
On February 8, 2019, Chad Michael Murray was cast in a recurring role as Edgar Evernever in the third season of The CW drama "Riverdale".
2019: Riverdale
In 2019, Chad Michael Murray had a recurring role as Edgar Evernever on Riverdale.
February 14, 2020: Camp Cold Brook Limited Release
On February 14, 2020, the horror film "Camp Cold Brook", in which Chad Michael Murray played the male lead Jack, received a limited theatrical release.
June 1, 2022: Cast in Sullivan's Crossing
On June 1, 2022, it was announced that Chad Michael Murray was cast as the male lead Cal Jones in the drama series "Sullivan's Crossing".
March 19, 2023: Sullivan's Crossing Premiere
On March 19, 2023, the Canadian series "Sullivan's Crossing", where Chad Michael Murray plays the male lead Cal Jones, premiered on CTV.
2023: Sullivan's Crossing
In 2023, Chad Michael Murray began starring as Cal Jones in the CTV romantic drama series Sullivan's Crossing.
April 14, 2024: Sullivan's Crossing Season 2 Premiere
On April 14, 2024, the second season of "Sullivan's Crossing", starring Chad Michael Murray as Cal Jones, premiered.
May 9, 2024: Mother of the Bride Release
On May 9, 2024, the Netflix original film "Mother of the Bride", in which Chad Michael Murray played Lucas, was released and reached Netflix's Top 10 in several countries.
June 2024: Sullivan's Crossing Renewed for Season 3
In June 2024, it was announced that "Sullivan's Crossing", featuring Chad Michael Murray, had been renewed for a third season.
July 18, 2024: Freakier Friday On-Set Photo
On July 18, 2024, Disney published a photo of Chad Michael Murray as Jake on set of "Freakier Friday", the sequel to the film "Freaky Friday".
October 2024: Executive Producer of Buffalo Bills Docuseries
In October 2024, Chad Michael Murray signed on to executive produce a docuseries titled “Just One Before I Die,” about the Buffalo Bills fanbase.
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