Terrence Stephen McQueen (March 24, 1930 – November 7, 1980) was an American actor. His anti-hero persona, which was highlighted during the height of the 1960s counterculture, made him one of the top film stars from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s. He earned the nickname "King of Cool" and used the alias "Harvey Mushman" when participating in motor racing.

McQueen received an Oscar nomination for his role in The Sand Pebbles (1966). His other popular films include The Cincinnati Kid (1965), Nevada Smith (1966), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Bullitt (1968), The Getaway (1972), and Papillon (1973), in addition to ensemble films such as The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1976), and The Towering Inferno (1976). He became the world's highest-paid film star in 1974; however, after this, he did not appear in a film for another four years. Although he was combative with directors and producers, his popularity kept him in high demand and allowed him to negotiate the largest salaries.