McQueen played the Dutchman in the first two films. Karate Kid films
Chad McQueen, who The Dutchman was cast in the first two films. Karate Kid The family of American actor Steve McQueen, one of the most important stars of American cinema, announced his death on Thursday at the age of 63.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen,” McQueen’s wife, Jenny, and their children, Chase and Madison, wrote on Instagram. “His incredible journey as a loving father to us, coupled with his unwavering commitment to our mother, was a life full of love and devotion.”
“His passion for racing not only highlighted his exceptional talent, but also served as a way to honor his father’s legacy, and a testament to the values instilled in him,” they continued. “He passed on his passion, knowledge and dedication to us and we will continue not only his legacy but also our ancestors’. As a family, we need to get through these difficult times and we ask for privacy as we remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.”
McQueen appeared in more than a dozen films from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, but his biggest role was in Karate Kid He played the role of Dutch, a member of the brutal Cobra Kai club. He also reprised the role in the second film. Karate Kid It became one of the most successful film franchises of all time, spawning five films and Cobra Kai Netflix series.
McQueen stopped acting in 2001, and like his father, McQueen loved racing and cars, so he founded McQueen Racing in 2010.
