Steven R. McQueen

Steven R. McQueen

Born Steven Chadwick McQueen
(1988-07-13) July 13, 1988
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Residence Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
Years active 2005–present
Notable work Piranha 3D
The Vampire Diaries
Parent(s) Chad McQueen
Stacia Robitaille
Relatives Steve McQueen (grandfather)
Neile Adams (grandmother)
Luc Robitaille (stepfather)
Enrique Iglesias (second cousin)
Isabel Preysler (big cousin)
Julio Iglesias, Jr. (second cousin)
Chabeli Iglesias (second cousin)

Steven Chadwick McQueen (professionally known as Steven R. McQueen: born July 13, 1988) is an American actor and model known for his role as Jeremy Gilbert in The CW fantasy drama The Vampire Diaries from 2009 until 2015. In 2015, he began starring in the NBC drama Chicago Fire as Jimmy Borelli.

Early life

McQueen was born in Los Angeles, California, to Stacey Toten[1] (now Stacia Robitaille) and actor and producer Chad McQueen.[2] His paternal grandparents were actor Steve McQueen and Filipina actress Neile Adams.[3] Neile Adams' niece is Filipino-Spanish socialite Isabel Preysler, mother of Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, Jr. and Chabeli Iglesias, making McQueen and the Iglesiases second cousins.[4] His stepfather, Luc Robitaille, is a retired NHL hall of famer.[2] McQueen is the oldest of four children with a half-brother, Chase and a half-sister, Madison from his father's remarriage, and a half-brother, Jessarae Robitaille, from his mother's remarriage. McQueen's stage name is "Steven R. McQueen", the "R" referring to his stepfather's surname Robitaille.[5] He was an amazing student and was crowned prom king for two consecutive years, He graduated from high school in 2005 in his home state of California and was Valedictorian.

He currently lives in Chicago for filming Chicago Fire.

In 2005, McQueen made his television debut appearing in an episode of the short-lived CBS science fiction drama Threshold. He has since made guest appearances on television shows such as Without a Trace, CSI: Miami and Numb3rs. One of his most notable roles to date was a recurring role as Kyle Hunter for seven episodes of the fourth and final season of The WB drama Everwood. In January 2008, he made his film debut in the Disney Channel Original Movie Minutemen where he played the villainous role of Derek Beauguard.

Filmography

McQueen in July 2010
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Club Soda The Kid Short Film
2008 Minutemen Derek Beaugard Disney Channel Original Movie
2008 American Breakdown The Kid Short Film
2010 Piranha 3D Jake Forester Main Role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Threshold Jordan Peters Episode: "Blood of the Children"
2005–06 Everwood Kyle Hunter 7 episodes
2008 Numb3rs Craig Ezra Episode: "Atomic No. 33"
2008 Without a Trace Will Duncan Episode: "True/False"
2008 CSI: Miami Keith Walsh Episode: "Gone Baby Gone"
2009–15 The Vampire Diaries Jeremy Gilbert Main role; 99 Episodes
2015–present Chicago Fire Jimmy Borrelli Series regular
2016 Chicago P.D. Jimmy Borrelli Guest Star : 2 Episodes

Awards

Year Award Category Work Result
2006 Beverly Hills Film Festival Best Male Performance Club Soda Won
2011 Youth Rock Awards Rockin TV Actor The Vampire Diaries Nominated
2013 Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Male The Vampire Diaries Nominated

References

  1. "Steven Chadwick McQueen was born on July 13, 1988 in Los Angeles County, California.". Californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2015-02-15.
  2. 1 2 "Steven R. McQueen: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
  3. Bentley, Jean (January 28, 2010). "'Vampire Diaries' Star Steven R. McQueen Dishes On Dude-Bonding Roadtrips And Filming In Atlanta". MTV Networks. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
  4. "Enrique Iglesias and Steven R. McQueen are second cousins". geni.com. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
  5. Schneider, Michael (February 27, 2009). "CW casts 'Melrose Place,' 'Vampire'". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2010.

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