Why This Once Rising Star Is Famous No More

Published – 06/12/2018 2:00 pm
In the early 2000s, Chad Michael Murray was the biggest teen sensation of the day.
Not only did he capture the hearts of teen girls with his role on One Tree Hill, but he also snagged kisses from starlets like Lindsay Lohan in Freaky Friday and Hilary Duff in A Cinderella Story. But unfortunately for this once-beloved actor, the 2000s are long gone, and the acting gigs he used to audition for are being given to the next generation of TV and movie star hopefuls. While there were high hopes for his transition to the Hollywood big leagues, Murray all but disappeared from Hollywood. Here’s why…
Leaving One Tree Hill | 0:32
Career peak | 1:05
Under the radar roles | 1:53
Quiet life | 2:56
Other interests | 4:05