Question 1

True or false: McQueen did all his own stunt driving in 'Bullitt,' including the famous car chase.

Accepted Answer

True. He personally drove the 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 during the iconic chase, though some long shots used a stunt double.

Question 2

True or false: McQueen served in the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming an actor.

Accepted Answer

True. He enlisted in 1947, served as a tank crewman, and was honorably discharged in 1950, which shaped his tough-guy persona.

Question 3

True or false: Steve McQueen was a licensed pilot and owned several vintage aircraft.

Accepted Answer

True. He earned his pilot's license in the 1960s and owned planes like a 1940s Stearman biplane and a Beechcraft Bonanza.

Question 4

True or false: Steve McQueen was a champion motorcycle racer who turned down a Hollywood contract to race professionally.

Accepted Answer

False. McQueen was a skilled racer but never turned down Hollywood for racing; he balanced both and raced for fun, not as a full-time pro.

Question 5

True or false: Steve McQueen named his pet cat 'Satan' because it had a fiery temper.

Accepted Answer

False. No record exists of McQueen owning a cat named Satan; he was a dog lover and owned several German Shepherds.

Question 6

True or false: McQueen refused to wear a seatbelt in his car, which ultimately contributed to his death.

Accepted Answer

False. He died from mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure, not a car accident; he was actually a safety-conscious driver later in life.

Question 7

True or false: Steve McQueen was a secret investor in the original 'Star Wars' film.

Accepted Answer

False. This is a myth; McQueen had no involvement with 'Star Wars,' though he was offered a role in 'The Towering Inferno' instead.

Question 8

True or false: McQueen once raced a sports car against a motorcycle on a closed airport runway—and won.

Accepted Answer

True. In 1963, he raced a Porsche 356 against a Triumph motorcycle at a California airport, showcasing his competitive thrill-seeking.

Steve McQueen Trivia Questions