Chad Michael Murray Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

I just want to be healthy and happy. I don't want to hurt anybody or make them mad. If that's a philosophy then that's my philosophy.

When you realize you're alive, you can live life!

Trivia

If Chad was not an actor, he would have been a pediatrician.

When stationed in Japan while serving in the army, Chad's grandfather met and married a Japanese woman and eventually Chad's mother was born. Thus, he is a quarter Japanese.

Chad once worked as a receptionist in a limousine company.

Chad admits he eats way too much sugar and junk food.

Chad has the messiest trailer on the set of One Tree Hill, according to his co-stars.

Chad became engaged to Kenzie Dalton, an extra on One Tree Hill, on April 4, 2006. He later announced their separation in December 2006.

Chad wore a Ralph Lauren Black Label Suit in his April 2005 wedding to Sophia Bush.

Chad's 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.

Chad proposed to his now ex-wife Sophia Bush while filming the movie, The House of Wax. He used color light bulbs to spell out, "Will you marry me?" He also decorated the hotel room in candles.

Chad is in a new movie called Stealing Cars that is coming out soon.

On One Tree Hill, they have to cover Chad's tattoo, but you can sometimes still see it under the make up.

Chad means warlike and warrior.

The dog Chad bought in Australia caused him $10,000 in repairs in his apartment.

Chad's father is an air traffic controller.

Chad broke his nose when a guy in Panama at a Burger King "jumped" him and he got punched in the face. There was no way to fix it other than to reset it. Therefore, his nose looks different from when he started modeling.

Chad claims he was considered a nerd and loner while attending high school.

Chad has said that if he could change anything about himself is that he would eat healthier. Apparently, he has a weakness for sweets and junk food.

Chad played reciever and quarterback on his high school football team.

Chad has three brothers (Rex Jr., Brandon, and Nick), a half sister (Shannon), and one half brother (Tyler).

Chad played the bongos on the One Tree Hill Tour when it stopped in New York City.

Chad's favorite fashion accessory is a hemp necklace his father gave him.

Chad likes the following qualities in a girl: someone who's talkative, smart, charming, sweet, and a good sense of humor.

Chad wants to settle down and have a family when he gets older.

Chad's favorite actress is Natalie Portman.

Chad's favorite kind of ice cream is mint chocolate chip.

Graduated in 1999 from Clarence High School in Buffalo, NY.

Fans can contact Chad by writing him at the following address: Chad Michael Murray c/o One Tree Hill/WB 1223 North 23rd Street Wilmington, N.C. 28405

While they were together, Chad said about his now ex-wife,

Chad lived in a town in England for a year (Middlesbrough) while he was 14.

Chad got started in the entertainment industry as a model.

Chad is an anti-drug role model for kids and is active in charities for children and teens.

Chad was named #19 out of 137 on Entertainment Weekly's "2004 Must List."

Chad denies having a relationship with either Hilary Duff or Lindsay Lohan. According to him, his relationship with the two actresses has always been strictly platonic.

Chad modelled for Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci and Skechers before becoming an actor.