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Steve McQueen (birth name: Terrence Stephen McQueen) was born on March 24, 1930, in Beech Grove, Indiana. He was a U.S. citizen and an actor known for his work in various films, particularly the western genre. McQueen passed away on November 7, 1980, in Ciudad Juárez.
He was educated at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Actors Studio, and Boys Republic. He notably directed the film 12 Years a Slave and was the founder of TriStar Pictures.
Among his numerous notable works are The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Bullitt, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Cincinnati Kid, and The Towering Inferno. He was also known for his work in The Blob and the film Hunger.
McQueen was the recipient of various awards throughout his career, such as the Walk of Fame, Photoplay Awards, Moscow International Film Festival, and Golden Globe Awards, among others.
He was often referred to as "The King of Cool". His family included many notable individuals, such as Ali MacGraw, Steven R. McQueen, and Neile Adams. His father was William Alexander McQueen, and his child was Chad McQueen.
