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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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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

Is there anyone who hasn’t worked with Maisler, who has cast movies for Michael Mann, Terrence Malick, Steve McQueen, Barry Jenkins and Denis Villeneuve, among countless others?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In San Francisco: Police detective Frank Bullitt, played by Steve McQueen, pursues assassins who killed a mob witness he is assigned to protect in an epic 10-minute, 53-second car chase scene in “Bullitt.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

I couldn’t focus on anything Ms. McQueen said during class.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence