12 Pictures That Prove Steve McQueen Really Was The Undisputed King Of Cool

Few people’s influence have stood the test of time like Steve McQueen. Once the highest paid actor (and arguably the best dressed man) in Hollywood, he continues to live up to his title as King of Cool today. Not convinced? Here’s 12 pictures to prove it.

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Steve raced motorcycles and brought nationwide prominence to everything two wheels with the Oscar nominated ‘On Any Sunday’, a film he both financed and starred in. Now that’s cool.

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He also knew how to travel round film sets in style.

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Oh, and Steve also somehow pulled off double corduroy. In two different colours.

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He was also something of an animal lover.

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Little known fact: Steve's other nickname was 'The King of Warm', owing to his powers of layering.

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Steve was also a man who was interested in life on both sides of the camera…

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Not to mention ‘paint splatter chic’ - something he perfected way before any other Hollywood A listers jumped on the bandwagon.

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Steve was also a guy who thought nothing of using a Ford GT40 as a seat between takes…

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He also wore Persol sunglasses so well, the company named the 714 Steve McQueen frames in his honour.

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Yes, Steve was always ready to welcome fans of all ages with open arms (and a group photo).

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And in making a teal waxed jacket/flat cap combo somehow work...

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The man proved, once and for all, that he remains the undisputed King of Cool.

Want to find out more about Steve? Discover the fascinating backstory to 'Le Mans', the film that became his obsession, at http://blog.themanlemans.com/.

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Watch the teaser to 'McQueen: The Man & Le Mans here!