Steve McQueen
Born March 24, 1930 · Beech Grove, Indiana, USA
Steve McQueen was an American actor known as the "King of Cool". He starred in films such as The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, and The Thomas Crown Affair, and received an Academy Award nomination for his role in a 1966 film. His antihero persona made him a top box-office draw during the late 1950s to 1970s.
3
Films reviewed
7.7
Avg. rating
The Great Escape
Best-reviewed
1963–2013
Years active
Biography
Terrence Stephen "Steve" McQueen (March 24, 1930 – November 7, 1980) was an American actor. His antihero persona, emphasized during the height of the counterculture of the 1960s, made him a top box-office draw for his films of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. He was nicknamed the "King of Cool" and used the alias Harvey Mushman in motor races.
McQueen received an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Sand Pebbles (1966). His other popular films include Love With the Proper Stranger (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), Nevada Smith (1966), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Bullitt (1968), Le Mans (1971), The Getaway (1972), and Papillon (1973). In addition, he starred in the all-star ensemble films The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), and The Towering Inferno (1974).
In 1974, McQueen became the highest-paid movie star in the world, although he did not act in film for another four years. He was combative with directors and producers, but his popularity placed him in high demand and enabled him to command the largest salaries.
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Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The movie "The Great Escape" has received positive reviews, with critics praising the cast's performance and the film's true story. One reviewer noted that Eddie Izzard's stand-up bit was a major factor in re-watching the movie as a kid. The trailer comments mention the film's 60th anniversary and its status as a timeless classic, while another reviewer highlights the movie's ability to captivate audiences of all ages.”
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“The movie "12 Years a Slave" has been widely praised for its exceptional craftsmanship, editing, and performances. Reviewers find it well done and emotionally moving, with standout performances from the lead actors, particularly Chiwetel Ejiofor. Some reviewers have noted that the film tackles difficult topics like slavery in a thought-provoking way, sparking strong emotions in viewers. However, others have expressed concerns about the movie's historical accuracy and how it might be perceived as an "anti-white" film.”
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Selected Filmography
- Spécial cinéma(1974)TV Series · 1 epas Self (archive footage)
- Climax!(1954)TV Series · 1 epas Henry Reeves / Anthony Reeves
- What's My Line?(1950)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Mystery Guest
- Tales of Wells Fargo(1957)TV Series · 1 epas Bill Longley
- Wanted: Dead or Alive(1958)TV Series · 94 epsas Josh Randall
- Studio One(1948)TV Series · 2 epsas Joseph Gordon
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)TV Series · 1 epas Bill Everett
- The Magnificent Seven(1960)as Vin
- The Ed Sullivan Show(1948)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Bob Hope Show(1950)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The 20th Century Fox Hour(1955)TV Series · 1 epas Kinsella
- Trackdown(1957)TV Series · 1 epas Wes & Mal Cody
- The United States Steel Hour(1953)TV Series · 1 epas Bushy
- Papillon(1973)as Henri "Papillon" Charriere
- The Towering Inferno(1974)as Chief O'Hallorhan
- Goodyear Television Playhouse(1951)TV Series · 1 ep
- Armstrong Circle Theatre(1950)TV Series · 1 ep
- Bullitt(1968)as Lt. Frank Bullitt
- The Dick Powell Show(1961)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest Host