Steve McQueen

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Characters played by Steve McQueen

Josh Randall — Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958)

Josh Randall is a Confederate veteran and bounty hunter with a soft heart. He pursues wanted people, but his work is guided by justice rather than money. He helps those wrongly accused, settles disputes, rescues the unjustly imprisoned, and searches for missing people and even unusual lost subjects, making him the central figure of the series.

Vin — The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Broke gambler and skilled gunfighter recruited by Chris.

Henri "Papillon" Charriere — Papillon (1973)

Wrongly convicted safecracker nicknamed for his butterfly tattoo. Sentenced to life in French Guiana, he endures jungle labor camps, solitary confinement, and Devil's Island. Forms a deep bond with Dega, orchestrates multiple escapes, survives with a native tribe, and ultimately jumps from a cliff to freedom.

Lt. Frank Bullitt — Bullitt (1968)

Lieutenant Frank Bullitt is an SFPD detective assigned to protect Johnny Ross for Walter Chalmers. After Ross is attacked and dies, Bullitt conceals the body as a John Doe, investigates the San Mateo lead, uncovers the identity switch, survives a deadly car chase, and ultimately pursues Ross through the airport and shoots him.

Chief O'Hallorhan — The Towering Inferno (1974)

Fire Chief of the San Francisco Fire Department who coordinates the massive rescue operation. He forces the building owner to evacuate guests, abseils down the shaft to safety, and partners with the architect to blow up rooftop water tanks to extinguish the flames, ultimately surviving and later mentoring the architect on fire safety.

Steve Andrews — The Blob (1958)

Teenage hero who discovers the alien blob and warns the town.

Thomas Crown — The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

Wealthy, bored billionaire who orchestrates art heists for intellectual thrill.

Carter "Doc" McCoy — The Getaway (1972)

The protagonist, a recently paroled inmate forced into a bank robbery by a corrupt parole board member. He navigates betrayal from his partner Rudy, his wife Carol's affair with Beynon, and relentless pursuit by thugs and police. Ultimately, he survives multiple shootouts, reclaims the stolen money, and escapes to Mexico with Carol.

Eric Stoner ("The Cincinnati Kid") — The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

An ambitious young poker player in 1930s New Orleans who seeks to dethrone veteran champion Lancey Howard. He navigates personal conflicts with Melba and Christian, faces moral dilemmas regarding Shooter's cheating, and ultimately learns humility after a crushing loss to Howard.

Max Sand — Nevada Smith (1966)

Young outlaw seeking vengeance for his family's brutal murder.

Pvt. John Reese — Hell Is for Heroes (1962)

The impulsive and courageous protagonist who refuses to abandon his defensive position. Leads an unauthorized, failed assault on a German pillbox and ultimately launches a solo attack to clear the threat and save his honor.

Jake Holman — The Sand Pebbles (1966)

A Navy machinist's mate who transfers to the USS San Pablo as its engineer, Jake refuses to rely on Chinese laborers and personally takes charge of the engine room. He befriends Frenchy, protects Po-han, falls in love with Shirley Eckert, and ultimately sacrifices himself covering her escape.

Career Overview

Steve McQueen has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently On Any Sunday Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Wanted: Dead or Alive, The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
90
Birth Date
1930-03-24 00:00:00
Birth Place
Beech Grove, Indiana, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q159347), public domain (CC0).