Biografia

Said if he wasn't a actor he would love to be a pediatrician.

Underwent a resection of his small intestine as the result of a football injury, so he can't gain weight.

His mom left his family when he was only 10 years old, which he says helps him to relate to his character Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill (2003).

His father Rex works as an air traffic controller.

Was originally up for the role of Ryan Atwood on The O.C. (2003), but turned it down for Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill (2003).

When asked about what he thinks is the most important issue he says, "Kids being drug-free. I always want kids to be allowed to have a chance or a shot in life."

"I think people should do what makes them happy. Peer pressure shouldn't make an impact on what you want to do with your life".

"Trust me, high school ends. You graduate and get away from all the people you never want to see again - it's all good".

"Dad never had time to relax. When we were young, he'd get us off to school before he'd go to work as a controller for a nine-hour day, come home, make dinner, make sure we got our homework done, then go right to sleep and do it all over again the next morning." - Chad says of his father's hectic work and family juggling act.

I didn't fit in to the trends at school, but I did just fine.