Chad Michael Murray was born on the 24th of August 1981 in Buffalo, New York. The 6-foot tall star who resides in Wilmington, North Carolina is more known to audiences of One Tree Hill where he plays the good son, Lucas Scott.

Growing up, his mother left his family at a young age and since then he had to help take care of his younger siblings together with his dad and brother. While working his way through adolescence, he learned a lot about work ethic which eventually builds his character. Because he only grew up with a father, his biggest idol is his father. Chad once said in an interview that he could call his father anytime of the day whenever he needs help as his father is his rock.

The One Tree Hill star started his life as a paper boy where he would deliver newspapers around the neighborhood before working as a janitor at Donut World. Chad was only working there for a few days when he lost his job because he was shooting Skittles into the deep-fryer. Sure enough, one of the Skittles got caught in the machine and Chad got fired. Chad has also worked as a receptionist at a limousine company.

When he was 15, he had a resection of his small intestines. His intestines were so twisted they had to be cut out, but there were some complications causing him to not be able to eat for three months. Chad had also broken his nose when he was jumped at a Burger King outlet which then got him into the hospital. It was there where he met the person who inspired him, his nurse. His nurse was a model and she told Chad to start modeling, but Chad only wanted to act. Chad then took a chance and went to a convention in Buffalo and they wanted him to go to another convention in Biloxi, Mississipi. Chad then met a man named Eddie Winkler who offered Chad a place to stay in Los Angeles to kick-start his career.

Not long afterward, Chad got a Tommy Hilfiger campaign which paid his bills and that was when he thought he could really focus on acting. He started out on Dawson's Creek with his two One Tree Hill co-stars, Hilarie Burton and Lee Norris. After that, he got a role as rich brat Tristian DuGrey on Gilmore Girls before turning into Lucas Scott as one half of the brothers in popular teen drama One Tree Hill where he met best friends James Lafferty and Tyler Hilton. Chad also starred in a B-grade horror flick called House of Wax.

The blonde-haired, blue-eyed star finally decided to get married when he was 23 years old to his One Tree Hill co-star, Sophia Bush. Chad actually cried on his wedding day, the 16th of April, 2005. In less than a year of marriage the couple signed for an annulment. Chad is engaged to another One Tree Hill co-star, Kenzie Dalton.

Chad played football growing up and the love of that sport was re-directed into a charity game where he would help underprivileged kids with the money he gains from the audience. A fan of philosophy himself, Chad's favorite book is "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. He enjoys listening to music from Incubus, Frank Sinatra, James Brown and watching shows like The Simpsons and Fear Factor: The Series. As for movies, Chad has given credit to Gladiator, Fight Club, Varsity Blues & Any Given Sunday as his favorites.

This model turned actor has serenaded Jamie Lee Curtis with Britney Spears' 'Baby One More Time' on _"Freaky Friday" (2000)_ , became Hilary Duff's Prince Charming and even watched Paris Hilton die in a violent on-screen death. With all these acting roles given to him, we're sure that this talented anti-drug star will be one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
His favorite fashion accessory is a hemp necklace that his father gave him. Got an accidental 'nose job' during his earlier modeling career! He was 'jumped' in a fast food restaurant and got his nose broken and had to have surgery. If you look closely, you can see the difference between his nose now and back then, because he had to get it fixed and it couldn't be constructed to the way it was. Underwent a resection of his small intestine as the result of a football injury, so he can't gain weight. His father Rex works as an air traffic controller. His mother abandoned his family when he was just 10 years old. Has 4 brothers (Rex, Nick, Brandon, and half brother Tyler) and a sister (Shannon). His favorite football team is the Buffalo Bills His first job was when he was 10 delivering newspapers, then when he turned 14 he started working as a janitor at the local doughnut shop. His favorite book is "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. He has five dogs. A shepherd/wolf mix named Joe, which he takes everywhere with him. A french mastiff named Ozzie which was born with only one testicle, and Jared Padalecki calls him "nutclopse." A pomeranian named Charlie, A boxer/pit bull mix named Annie that belongs to his wife Sophia Bush and a guard dog named Axel which he bought Sophia for protection. Ranked #22 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue). His mom left his family when he was only 10 years old, which he says helps him to relate to his character Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill. Modeled for Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger and Gucci. Said if he wasn't a actor he would love to be a pediatrician. His favorite movie is Fight Club. His favorite television show is The Simpsons. Chad means: warlike, warrior. His hobbies are: Going to the gym, pickup basketball and football. His favorite musicians are Incubus, Dave Matthew's Band and 'Pete Murray' . 26 September 2005: Sophia Bush announced their separation. Was originally up for the role of Ryan Atwood on The O.C., but turned it down for Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill. Wore a Ralph Lauren Black Label Suit in his April 2005 wedding to Sophia Bush. Chad and two of his One Tree Hill co-stars were on Dawson's Creek with him; Hilarie Burton (who plays Peyton Sawyer) and Lee Norris (who plays Mouth McFadden). Engaged to Kenzie Dalton, an extra on One Tree Hill [April 4, 2006]. His fiancée, Kenzie Dalton, is a 2006 graduate of John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.