Question 1

True or false: Steve McQueen performed some of his own stunt driving in the 1968 film 'Bullitt', including during the iconic car chase.

Accepted Answer

True. McQueen did many of his own driving scenes, including close-ups in the chase, but professional stunt drivers handled the most dangerous jumps and high-risk moments.

Question 2

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 3

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 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. Steve McQueen died from malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, not from a car accident. Thus, a refusal to wear a seatbelt did not contribute to his death.

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