Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and former fashion model. He is best known for his roles as Lucas Scott on The WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill, Edgar Evernever on Riverdale, Mirabeau Lamar on Texas Rising, Jacob Thompson on the ABC series Marvel's Agent Carter, Jacob Orr on Chosen, a recurring role as Tristan Dugray on The WB/CW series Gilmore Girls, and Charlie Todd on The WB series Dawson’s Creek.