The CW Source: Happy Birthday, Chad Michael Murray!

Chad Michael Murray turns 27 today. Happy birthday, Chad!

The One Tree Hill star has had quite a year. Chad scored a Teen Choice surfboard earlier this month when he won for Choice TV Actor. And he's been busy on the set of OTH this summer -- Chad shared at Teen Choice that he'll be penning an episode of One Tree Hill this season -- a noir-inspired episode! We can't wait to see Chad's episode.

Chad and Lucas Scott are both writers, but that's where the similarities end. While Chad spent a calm year working on OTH and hanging out with his long-time fiancee, Kenzie, Lucas had one of his most tumultuous years, relationship- and career-wise, yet! He returned to Tree Hill to find his brother Nathan and best friend Haley in bad shape and struggling with their marriage. He had a serious girlfriend, Lindsey, but their relationship wasn't quite the same once he ran into (and locked lips with!) old flame Peyton. Finally, he and Lindsey made it to the altar, only to be left there when Lindsey realized they weren't on the same page with their relationship. And that was only the first half of the season!

We also saw Lucas in so many other memorable scenes -- coaching the Ravens, bonding with Nathan, and even the shocker when he drunkenly told Peyton he hated her! And then there's the finale that left us hanging... who did Lucas call and ask to marry him in Vegas? Guess we'll find out in a few weeks on the OTH premiere!

Thanks, Chad, for bringing Lucas to life and making OTH an addiction for so many of us. We hope you have a wonderful birthday! Post your birthday wishes for Chad in the comments.

Comments

Hi chad.. Im from Maldives and i think I must be your biggest fan on earth.. actually im 4years and 4days yonger than you.. Hope you had a great b'day and may all your wishes come true..

Posted by: Yashfa | August 29, 2008 9:51 AM

happy birthday, u are one of my favourite acters, i love u very much, i hope u pick peyton on the new season, have fun.

Posted by: Sweet | August 28, 2008 2:48 PM

Happy B-day Chad!

Posted by: Anneabell | August 27, 2008 2:46 PM

Happy belated birthday Chad!! I think you are a great actor, and I can't wait to see the episode you wrote for season six!!

Posted by: christina | August 26, 2008 1:48 PM

hey , my boy chad happy birthday Thanks for the number!!!!!!

Posted by: journey | August 26, 2008 12:54 PM

Happy Birthday Chad <33
i love you and i think you are an amazing acting. Keep doing what your doing and hopefully we'll meet one day =)

Posted by: Caitlin Caporale | August 25, 2008 4:16 PM

Happy Birthday from Greece Chad!!!!!!!!!!!!I wish you the best.