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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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Then Del Toro chimed in with his pick, “Papillon,” Franklin Schaffner’s 1973 prison film starring Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen: “I saw it when I was a kid. We got in late in the movie, and it was a scene where they’re trying to get a gator. And they’re running around the crocodile. I’ve always really enjoyed that film.”

From Los Angeles Times

“And you really see Steve McQueen do more in that movie than ever before,” Elordi says.

From Los Angeles Times

One Halloween, she dressed up as Disney’s cartoon car, Lightning McQueen.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bentley calls him timeless, in the mode of old-school greats like Steve McQueen, Paul Newman or Lee Marvin, someone who “can do so much with so little.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms. McQueen is splendid, Mr. Bean elevates the entire production and Connie Nielsen is an imperious Eleanor of Aquitaine, a woman with her own queenly agendas.

From The Wall Street Journal