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McQueen

British  
/ məˈkwiːn /

noun

  1. Alexander . 1969–2011, British fashion designer and master tailor.

  2. Steve. 1930–80, US film actor, noted for his portrayal of tough characters

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A premium Japanese denim producer, for example, might supply several labels, from Gucci to McQueen or Balenciaga, rather than working with just one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

By 1967, with a US karate championship title earned at Madison Square Garden under his belt, Norris was the go-to instructor for celebrities like Steve McQueen, Priscilla Presley and Donny Osmond.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Norris made more Hollywood contacts after meeting Steve McQueen and teaching him karate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

When he left the service in 1955, he studied at New York’s Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, a training ground for such top talents as Gregory Peck, Steve McQueen and Jon Voight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“She came in there like Louise Beaver and Butterfly McQueen all rolled up in one. ‘

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison