Steven R. McQueen

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Steven R. McQueen

Steve R. McQueen at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International.
Born Steven Chadwick McQueen
(1988-07-13) July 13, 1988
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor, Model
Years active 2005–present
Notable work(s) Piranha 3D
The Vampire Diaries
Partner(s) Dylan Penn
Relatives Steve McQueen (grandfather)
Neile Adams (grandmother)
Chad McQueen (father)
Luc Robitaille (stepfather)
Enrique Iglesias (second cousin - paternal grandmother's line)

Steven R. McQueen (born Steven Chadwick McQueen; July 13, 1988)[1] is an American actor and model, best known for his role as Jeremy Gilbert in The CW show The Vampire Diaries.[2]

Early life

McQueen was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Stacey Toten (Stacia Robitaille) and actor/producer Chad McQueen. [3] His paternal grandparents were actor Steve McQueen and Filipina actress Neile Adams.[4] Neile Adams' niece is Filipino-Spanish socialite Isabel Preysler, mother of Enrique Iglesias, making McQueen and Iglesias second cousins.[5] His stepfather, Luc Robitaille, is a retired NHL hall of famer.[3] McQueen has two younger half siblings, Chase and Madison McQueen, from his father's remarriage, as well as a half brother, Jessarae Robitaille, from his mother's remarriage. McQueen uses the name 'Steven R. McQueen', professionally, the 'R' referring to his mother's surname of Robitaille.[2]

Career

McQueen in 2012

In 2005, McQueen made his acting debut appearing in an episode of the short lived Sci-Fi CBS television series 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 for seven episodes as Kyle Hunter on the final season of The WB television series Everwood. In January 2008 he played the villainous role of Derek Beauguard on the Disney Channel Original Movie Minutemen which was Steven's first film role.

In February 2009, Steven was cast as the role of the rebellious Jeremy Gilbert on The CW supernatural drama television series The Vampire Diaries based on the book series of the same name. The series premiere proved successful with the series reaching record breaking ratings for the network and acclaim from critics as the series progressed. The role went on to be what is considered as Steven's breakout role. Steven starred as the protagonist of the 3D horror comedy film Piranha 3D as the role of Jake Forestor in the remake of the 1978 film of the same name. The film, which received mixed to positive reviews from critics, went on to make $83,188,165 worldwide.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Club Soda The Kid Short Film
2008 Minutemen Derek Beaugard Disney Channel Original Movie
American Breakdown (film)|American Breakdown The

Kid

Short Film
2010 Piranha 3D Jake Forester Main Role


McQueen in July 2010
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Threshold Jordan Peters Episode: "Blood of the Children"
2005–2006 Everwood Kyle Hunter 7 episodes
2008 Numb3rs Craig Ezra Episode: "Atomic No. 33"
Without a Trace Will Duncan Episode: "True/False"
CSI: Miami Keith Walsh Episode: "Gone Baby Gone"
2009–Present Vampire Diaries, TheThe Vampire Diaries Jeremy Gilbert Main Cast

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. According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
  2. 2.0 2.1 Schneider, Michael (February 27, 2009). "CW casts 'Melrose Place,' 'Vampire'". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2010. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Steven R. McQueen: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 2010-08-20. 
  4. 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. 
  5. "Enrique Iglesias and Steven R. McQueen are second cousins". geni.com. accessdate=September 8, 2013. 

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