History of Chad Michael Murray in Timeline
Chad Michael Murray is a well-known American actor, writer, and former model. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Lucas Scott in the popular teen drama series "One Tree Hill," which aired on The WB/CW network. He also appeared in recurring roles as Tristin DuGray on "Gilmore Girls" and Charlie Todd on "Dawson's Creek," both of which were also broadcast on The WB/CW. More recently, he played Edgar Evernever on the hit series "Riverdale." His career has primarily focused on television, showcasing his versatility in various teen drama roles.
August 24, 1981: Chad Michael Murray was born
Chad Michael Murray was born on August 24, 1981.
1999: Move to Hollywood and modeling career
In 1999, Chad Michael Murray moved to Hollywood and began his modeling career, working with brands like Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, and Gucci.
2000: Recurring role on Gilmore Girls and debut TV appearances
In 2000, Chad Michael Murray landed a recurring role as Tristin DuGray on Gilmore Girls. He also made guest appearances on other shows like Undressed and Diagnosis: Murder.
2000: Guest appearances and recurring role on Gilmore Girls
In 2000, Chad Michael Murray made several guest appearances on television and secured a recurring role as Tristin DuGray in the first season of Gilmore Girls.
2001: Role in Dawson's Creek and Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
In 2001, Chad Michael Murray took on the recurring role of Charlie Todd in Dawson's Creek and starred in the film Megiddo: The Omega Code 2.
2001: Pilot for Murphy's Dozen and role in Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
In 2001, Chad Michael Murray was cast in the pilot for Murphy's Dozen and starred in the film Megiddo: The Omega Code 2.
October 3, 2002: Appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
On October 3, 2002, Chad Michael Murray appeared in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
September 23, 2003: Premiere of One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill, starring Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott, premiered on September 23, 2003.
2003: Television film and role in Freaky Friday
In 2003, Chad Michael Murray appeared in the television film A Long Way Home and played Jake in the film Freaky Friday.
2003: Lead role in One Tree Hill and appearance in Freaky Friday
In 2003, Chad Michael Murray landed the lead role of Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill and appeared in the film Freaky Friday.
May 2004: Engagement to Sophia Bush
Chad Michael Murray and his One Tree Hill co-star Sophia Bush became engaged in May 2004.
August 2004: Teen Choice Award win
Chad Michael Murray won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie – Breakout Actor in August 2004 for his role in A Cinderella Story.
August 2004: Teen Choice Award win
Chad Michael Murray won the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV – Breakout Actor in August 2004 for his role in One Tree Hill.
November 2004: Recognized as one of "TV's Sexiest Guys"
People magazine named Chad Michael Murray as one of "TV's Sexiest Guys" in November 2004.
2004: Clarification on nose injury
In 2004, Chad Michael Murray clarified that his nose injury resulted from an assault, not a nose job.
2004: Lead role in A Cinderella Story
In 2004, Chad Michael Murray starred as Austin Ames in the film A Cinderella Story.
April 16, 2005: Marriage to Sophia Bush
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush married on April 16, 2005, in Santa Monica, California.
May 6, 2005: Release of House of Wax
Chad Michael Murray co-starred in the horror film House of Wax, which was released on May 6, 2005.
August 2005: Teen Choice Award win
Chad Michael Murray won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor – Action/Thriller in August 2005.
August 2005: Meeting Kenzie Dalton
Chad Michael Murray and Kenzie Dalton met in August 2005 when Dalton worked as an extra on One Tree Hill.
September 2005: Separation from Sophia Bush
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush announced their separation in September 2005.
September 2005: Recognized by People and Teen People magazines
In September 2005, Chad Michael Murray was named one of "Fall TV's Sexiest Guys" by People magazine and was featured on the cover of Teen People.
2005: Teen Choice Award nominations
Chad Michael Murray received several Teen Choice Award nominations in 2005.
February 2006: Annulment Filing
Sophia Bush filed for an annulment from Chad Michael Murray in February 2006, citing fraud.
April 6, 2006: Engagement to Kenzie Dalton
On April 6, 2006, Chad Michael Murray's engagement to Kenzie Dalton was announced.
December 6, 2006: Test release of Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave, starring Chad Michael Murray, had a test release in theaters on December 6, 2006.
December 2006: Divorce from Sophia Bush
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush's divorce was finalized in December 2006 after Bush's petition for annulment was denied.
2006: One Tree Hill moves to The CW
Following The WB's merger with UPN to form The CW in 2006, One Tree Hill continued airing on the new network.
April 17, 2007: Limited release of Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave received a limited theatrical release on April 17, 2007.
August 2008: Teen Choice Award win
Chad Michael Murray won the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor – Drama in August 2008.
November 4, 2008: Listed on AOL Television's list of "TV's 50 Hottest Hunks Ever"
On November 4, 2008, Chad Michael Murray was listed at #12 on AOL Television's list of "TV's 50 Hottest Hunks Ever".
May 2009: Departure from One Tree Hill
It was reported in May 2009 that Chad Michael Murray would not be returning to One Tree Hill for its seventh season.
October 3, 2010: Premiere of Lies in Plain Sight
Chad Michael Murray starred in the television film Lies in Plain Sight, which premiered on Lifetime on October 3, 2010.
March 2011: NAACP Image Award win for "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" music video
The music video for "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)", featuring Chad Michael Murray, won Outstanding Music Video at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards in March 2011.
August 29, 2011: Return to One Tree Hill Announced
On August 29, 2011, The CW announced Chad Michael Murray's return to One Tree Hill for a guest appearance as Lucas Scott in the show's final season.
November 2011: Everlast Release
Chad Michael Murray's graphic novel, Everlast, was released in November 2011.
2011: Release of graphic novel Everlast
Chad Michael Murray released his graphic novel Everlast, with illustrations by Danijel Žeželj, in 2011.
February 22, 2012: One Tree Hill Guest Appearance Airs
Chad Michael Murray's guest appearance as Lucas Scott in the final season of One Tree Hill aired on February 22, 2012.
March 11, 2012: To Write Love on Her Arms Premieres
On March 11, 2012, the biographical drama film To Write Love on Her Arms, starring Chad Michael Murray as Jamie Tworkowski, premiered at the Omaha Film Festival and won the Encore Award.
April 27, 2012: The Carrier Premieres
Chad Michael Murray's short film, The Carrier, where he played Thatcher, premiered at the USA Film Festival on April 27, 2012.
2012: Return to One Tree Hill
Chad Michael Murray returned to One Tree Hill in 2012 for its final season.
September 2013: Relationship with Nicky Whelan
Chad Michael Murray started dating actress Nicky Whelan in September 2013.
September 20, 2013: Separation from Kenzie Dalton
It was reported on September 20, 2013, that Chad Michael Murray and Kenzie Dalton had ended their engagement after almost seven and a half years.
October 9, 2013: Chad Michael Murray Joins Chosen
On October 9, 2013, Chad Michael Murray was cast in the action-thriller series Chosen on Crackle.
December 13, 2013: A Madea Christmas Releases
The comedy film A Madea Christmas, starring Chad Michael Murray as Tanner McCoy, was released theatrically on December 13, 2013.
2013: Supporting role in Fruitvale Station and lead role in Chosen
In 2013, Chad Michael Murray had a supporting role in Fruitvale Station and took on the lead in the series Chosen.
February 7, 2014: Cavemen Receives Limited Release
On February 7, 2014, the comedy film Cavemen, starring Chad Michael Murray as Jay, had a limited theatrical release.
April 15, 2014: Chosen Season 3 Releases
The third season of Chosen, starring Chad Michael Murray, was released on April 15, 2014.
April 2014: Separation from Nicky Whelan
Chad Michael Murray and Nicky Whelan ended their relationship in April 2014.
August 29, 2014: Chad Michael Murray Cast in Agent Carter
Chad Michael Murray was cast as Agent Jack Thompson in the ABC spy thriller series Agent Carter on August 29, 2014.
October 3, 2014: Left Behind Releases
On October 3, 2014, the apocalyptic thriller film Left Behind, starring Chad Michael Murray, Nicolas Cage, and Jordin Sparks, was released.
2014: Relationship with Sarah Roemer
Chad Michael Murray began dating actress Sarah Roemer in 2014.
January 6, 2015: Agent Carter Season 1 Premieres
The first season of Agent Carter, starring Chad Michael Murray, premiered on January 6, 2015.
January 2015: Marriage to Sarah Roemer and First Child
Chad Michael Murray married Sarah Roemer and they announced they were expecting their first child in January 2015.
March 3, 2015: To Write Love on Her Arms Receives Limited Release
On March 3, 2015, To Write Love on Her Arms, starring Chad Michael Murray, received a limited theatrical release.
2015: Main cast member in Agent Carter
In 2015, Chad Michael Murray joined the main cast of the Marvel-ABC series Agent Carter.
January 19, 2016: Agent Carter Season 2 Premieres
The second season of Agent Carter, starring Chad Michael Murray, premiered on January 19, 2016.
March 14, 2016: Chad Michael Murray Cast in Million Dollar Quartet
On March 14, 2016, Chad Michael Murray was cast as Sam Phillips in the CMT biographical drama series Million Dollar Quartet.
February 23, 2017: Sun Records Premieres
On February 23, 2017, the miniseries Sun Records, formerly titled Million Dollar Quartet and starring Chad Michael Murray, premiered.
November 2017: American Drifter Release
In November 2017, Chad Michael Murray and novelist Heather Graham co-authored and released the romantic thriller, American Drifter: An Exhilarating Tale of Love and Murder, inspired by a dream.
2017: Birth of Second Child
Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer welcomed their second child, a daughter, in 2017.
2017: Role in Sun Records and release of American Drifter
In 2017, Chad Michael Murray starred in the series Sun Records and released his novel American Drifter, co-authored with Heather Graham.
August 27, 2018: Chad Michael Murray Joins 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.
2018: Recurring role on Star
Chad Michael Murray had a recurring role in the Fox series Star starting in 2018.
February 8, 2019: Chad Michael Murray 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: Recurring role on Riverdale
Chad Michael Murray took on a recurring role as Edgar Evernever on Riverdale in 2019.
February 14, 2020: Camp Cold Brook Receives Limited Release
On February 14, 2020, Camp Cold Brook, starring Chad Michael Murray, received a limited theatrical release.
June 1, 2022: Chad Michael Murray Cast in Sullivan's Crossing
On June 1, 2022, Chad Michael Murray was cast as Cal Jones in the drama series Sullivan's Crossing.
March 19, 2023: Sullivan's Crossing Premieres
Sullivan's Crossing, starring Chad Michael Murray, premiered on CTV on March 19, 2023.
2023: Lead role in Sullivan's Crossing
As of November 2023, Chad Michael Murray stars in Sullivan's Crossing.
2023: Birth of Third Child
Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer's third child, a daughter, was born in 2023.
April 14, 2024: Sullivan's Crossing Season 2 Premieres
The second season of Sullivan's Crossing premiered on April 14, 2024.
May 9, 2024: Mother of the Bride Release
On May 9, 2024, Chad Michael Murray starred as Lucas, the love interest of Brooke Shields' character, in the Netflix film Mother of the Bride. The film made it to Netflix's Top 10 list in multiple countries.
June 2024: Sullivan's Crossing Renewed for Season 3
In June 2024, Sullivan's Crossing was renewed for a third season.
July 18, 2024: Freakier Friday Sneak Peek
A photo of Chad Michael Murray as Jake on the set of the Freaky Friday sequel, Freakier Friday, was released by Disney on July 18, 2024.