Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor, model and teen idol.

Murray was born in Buffalo, New York. His father works as an air traffic controller and his mother left the family when he was 10 years old.

Murray is best known for playing 'Lucas' in The WB's One Tree Hill, and also appeared on shows like Gilmore Girls and Dawson's Creek. He has modeled for Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, and Gucci since he was 17.

On April 16, 2005, Murray wed his One Tree Hill co-star Sophia Bush in Santa Monica, California. The couple announced their separation on September 26 after only five months of marriage. Bush sought an annulment (citing "fraud") in February 2006.

Bush spoke of the breakup in the February 2006 issue of the teen magazine CosmoGirl, stating "I can't say there are no hard feelings... I feel hurt, humiliated and broken hearted." She did not go into details about the break-up, but stated that she was shocked at the accuracy of some of the reports about the reasons for the split.

People magazine reported in April 2006 that Murray was engaged to One Tree Hill crew member Kenzie Dalton. Dalton said they had been dating since December 2005.