Steven R. McQueen Biography
Steven R. McQueen is a skilled American actor. He gained recognition for portraying Jeremy Gilbert in The CW’s fantasy supernatural drama, The Vampire Diaries, spanning from 2009 to 2015 and with special appearances in 2017. He reprised his role in the spin-off, Legacies, in 2018. McQueen also took on the character of Jimmy Borrelli in NBC’s Chicago Fire during 2015-2016 and featured in Chicago P.D. in 2016, contributing to the One Chicago franchise.
Steven R. McQueen Age| Birthday
How old is McQueen? He is 36 years old as of 2024. He was born on July 13, 1988, in Los Angeles, United States.
Steven R. McQueen Education
McQueen was homeschooled until the time he graduated.
Steven R. McQueen Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
Steven R. McQueen Family
McQueen was born in Los Angeles, to Stacey, a humanitarian and former actress, and Chad McQueen, a race car driver and former actor. His paternal grandparents are the renowned actor Steve McQueen and Filipino actress Neile Adams. Notably, Neile Adams’ niece is the Filipino-Spanish socialite Isabel Preysler, who is the mother of Chabeli Iglesias, Julio Iglesias Jr., and Enrique Iglesias, making McQueen and the Iglesiases second cousins. Luc Robitaille, his stepfather, is a professional ice hockey executive and former player.
McQueen is the eldest among four siblings, with a half-brother, Chase (born 1995), and a half-sister, Madison (born 1996), from his father’s remarriage. He also has a half-brother, Jesse Robitaille (born 1995), from his mother’s remarriage. Adopting the stage name “Steven R. McQueen,” the “R” represents his stepfather’s surname Robitaille. Reflecting on his relationships, McQueen shared in an interview with the New York Post, “My stepdad has been more like a biological dad in my life. I’m pretty close with my biological dad, but I think of him more like an uncle. It’s a good relationship.”
Steven R. McQueen Wife|Married
McQueen revealed his engagement to model Alexandra Silva via Instagram on January 25, 2018, sharing a black and white photo with the caption “She said yes.” However, they decided to end their engagement in May 2018.
Steven R. McQueen Children| kids
McQueen likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he has children or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Steven R. McQueen Career
McQueen marked his television introduction in September 2005 at 17 years old, making a guest appearance in a short-lived CBS science fiction drama called Threshold. Additionally, he made guest appearances on various CBS series, including Numb3rs, Without a Trace, and CSI: Miami. A notable role post-debut was his recurring character as Kyle Hunter in seven episodes of the fourth and final season of The WB drama Everwood (2005-2006). Portraying a teenage piano prodigy and introspective loner grappling with his sexuality, McQueen aimed to shed light on the challenges faced by young people and emphasize that they are not alone.
Although McQueen co-starred in the 2006 short film Club Soda, his feature film debut came in January 2008 with the Disney Channel Original Movie Minutemen, portraying the antagonist Derek Beaugard. Reflecting on his role, McQueen expressed that playing a mean character was enjoyable, as it was a departure from his real-life personality. In March 2009, he secured the role of Jeremy Gilbert in The CW’s adaptation of The Vampire Diaries novels, remaining a key cast member for the first six seasons until 2015.
Aside from his on-screen pursuits, McQueen engaged in modeling for Abercrombie & Fitch’s Spring 2014 campaign alongside fellow actors. In a promotional video, he shared his inspiration for pursuing acting, citing his grandfather’s impact on the film industry. McQueen’s career continued to diversify as he joined the cast of NBC’s Chicago Fire in 2015, portraying Jimmy Borrelli. He later experienced a career-ending injury in the fifth season’s second episode in October 2016.
More Information
In 2018, McQueen made a special appearance in Legacies and was featured in the short film The Take Off, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Additionally, he starred in the Hallmark Original Movie Home by Spring and portrayed U.S. Medal of Honor recipient Joseph Vittori in a Netflix anthology documentary series titled Medal of Honor. By 2020, McQueen took on a lead role alongside Neal McDonough and Casper Van Dien in the Western television film The Warrant for INSP. Reflecting on his involvement, McQueen highlighted his longstanding friendship with McDonough, who pitched the Western as an opportunity to enjoy shooting scenes and have a good time.
Philanthropy
McQueen has been a supporter of the Thirst Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe drinking water to communities worldwide facing a lack of immediate access. He demonstrates his support by participating in their annual fundraising event, the Annual Thirst Gala, and actively contributes to constructing water installations in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Additionally, he advocates for TECHO, a nonprofit mobilizing youth volunteers to combat extreme poverty in Latin America through the construction of transitional housing and the implementation of social inclusion programs. Furthermore, McQueen supports Echoes of Hope, a nonprofit established by his parents, Stacia and Luc Robitaille, aimed at assisting at-risk and emancipated foster youth in realizing their full potential and achieving success.
Films and Television Shows
Films
- Club Soda
- Piranha 3D
- The Take-Off
Television Shows
- Threshold
- Everwood
- Minutemen
- Numb3rs
- Without a Trace
- CSI: Miami
- The Vampire Diaries
- Chicago Fire
- Chicago P.D. Jimmy
- Home by Spring
- Legacies
- Medal of Honor
- The Warrant
Steven R. McQueen Salary|Net Worth
McQueen has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about McQueen
Who is McQueen?
Steven R. McQueen is a skilled American actor. He gained recognition for portraying Jeremy Gilbert in The CW’s fantasy supernatural drama, The Vampire Diaries, spanning from 2009 to 2015 and with special appearances in 2017. He reprised his role in the spin-off, Legacies, in 2018. McQueen also took on the character of Jimmy Borrelli in NBC’s Chicago Fire during 2015-2016 and featured in Chicago P.D. in 2016, contributing to the One Chicago franchise.
Is McQueen Married?
McQueen revealed his engagement to model Alexandra Silva via Instagram on January 25, 2018, sharing a black and white photo with the caption “She said yes.” However, they decided to end their engagement in May 2018.
Where does McQueen Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.