Born March 24, 1930, in Beech Grove, Indiana, he rose to fame as a leading actor in the 1960s and 70s. Known for his "anti-hero" persona and rugged style, he starred in classics like "The Great Escape," "Bullitt," and "The Thomas Crown Affair." His performances were marked by a cool, rebellious charm. He became one of the highest-paid actors of his era. An avid racer, he often performed his own stunts. He passed away on November 7, 1980, leaving behind a lasting legacy in film.
THE TOWERING INFERNO
The Towering Inferno is a 1974 American disaster film about a fire breaking out in a newly built skyscraper. As the blaze intensifies, the building's...
BULLITT
Bullitt is a 1968 American neo-noir action thriller film. The movie follows San Francisco police detective Frank Bullitt, who is determined to find...
THE GETAWAY
The Getaway is a 1972 action-crime film directed by Sam Peckinpah. The movie is based on the novel by Jim Thompson and features a screenplay by Walter...
LE MANS
Le Mans is a 1971 American action film that follows the story of a race car driver who competes in the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race....
JUNIOR BONNER
Junior Bonner is a rodeo drama that delves into the life of an aging rodeo rider, Junior Bonner, played by Steve McQueen. Returning to his hometown of...
PAPILLON
Papillon is a gripping drama that chronicles the harrowing experience of Henri 'Papillon' Charrière, a petty criminal wrongly convicted of murder in...
THE GREAT ESCAPE
The Great Escape is a classic war film that chronicles the daring escape of Allied prisoners of war from a German POW camp during World War II. Led by...