Steve McQueen was a complex, conceited, and challenging actor. Known as “The King of Cool,” he was an actor who developed an anti-hero persona and appeared to be a great fit for the 1960s counterculture movement. His repertory of iconic films included Bullitt, The Thomas Crown Affair, and The Cincinnati Kid. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in The Sand Pebbles. Despite being notoriously tough to deal with and frequently belligerent with producers and directors, McQueen’s reputation made him highly sought after and allowed him to collect one of the highest pay-per-film rates of his generation. A mismatched blend of dapper gentleman and street thug, he had good taste in vehicles, music, clothes, and yes, even women.
