One Tree Hill cast ages: How old were they then (and now)?

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One Tree Hill cast ages: How old were they then (and now)?

As I delve into the lives of these talented individuals who graced our screens through the iconic series “One Tree Hill“, I can’t help but marvel at their remarkable journeys since those halcyon days.

More than 20 years have passed since “One Tree Hill” initially graced our TV screens on The WB, and over a decade has gone by since its heartwarming run concluded on The CW. As the years roll by, fans’ admiration for this show seems to grow stronger. Now, there’s exciting news regarding the series’ potential continuation: Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton Morgan are developing a follow-up series for Netflix!

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the excitement of revisiting Tree Hill after twenty years, but first, let’s reminisce about the original cast members and honor their iconic series, “One Tree Hill”. This show played a significant role in launching the careers of stars like Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Sophia Bush, James Lafferty, and Bethany Joy Lenz. These talented individuals are still admired by many today.

If you find yourself revisiting your umpteenth viewing of One Tree Hill, you might be curious about the age difference between the actors and their teenage characters. Specifically, how many years older were they than their on-screen counterparts when the series started, ended, or when they departed. Furthermore, what is their current age and what have they been doing since the show concluded?

One Tree Hill cast ages: How old were they then (and now)?

Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott

Chad Michael Murray, who portrays Lucas Scott onscreen, will be turning 43 by September 2024. Interestingly, when he first appeared as the lead character of One Tree Hill in 2003, he was 22 years old – significantly older than his teenage role suggested. This is a pattern you’ll notice often. When Murray exited the series following the season 6 finale in May 2009, he was 27 years old.

After departing from “One Tree Hill,” Chad Michael Murray has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including “Fruitvale Station,” “A Madea Christmas,” “Left Behind,” “Survive the Night,” “Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman,” “Mother of the Bride,” “Chosen,” “Agent Carter,” “Sun Records,” “Star,” “Riverdale,” and “Sullivan’s Crossing.

Murray has been married twice: initially he was wedded to Sophia Bush from 2005 until 2006, and currently he is with Sarah Roemer since the year 2014. As a pair, they have welcomed three kids into their family; a son born in 2015, and two daughters who were born in 2017 and 2023 respectively.

One Tree Hill cast ages: How old were they then (and now)?

Hilarie Burton Morgan as Peyton Sawyer

As of September 2024, Hilarie Burton Morgan, who played the role of Peyton Sawyer, will be turning 42 years old. When she started her iconic role on the show in September 2003, she was only 21 years old. Similar to her on-screen husband, Burton ended her stint on the series after season 6 in May 2009, at the age of 26.

Following her departure from Tree Hill on the Comet, Burton moved on to star as Sara Ellis in the USA Network show White Collar. She has since made appearances on Castle, Grey’s Anatomy, Forever, Extant, Lethal Weapon, Council of Dads, and various other shows. Additionally, Burton has featured in numerous Christmas-themed TV movies and collaborated with her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan on an episode of The Walking Dead. She also made a guest appearance on Sophia Bush’s short-lived series Good Sam.

Mentioned earlier, Burton, the partner of actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, has been together since 2009. They finally tied the knot in October 2019 after ten years. Their family consists of two children – a son named Gus (born in 2010) and daughter George (born in 2018). Additionally, Burton is an author who has published two nonfiction books, “The Rural Diaries” and “Grimoire Girl,” detailing her domestic life.

One Tree Hill cast ages: How old were they then (and now)?

Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis

As a gamer speaking about Sophia Bush, I’d say: “Sophia Bush, who played Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill, is turning 42 in September 2024. She first stepped into the role of Brooke when she was just 21 back in September 2003, and when we said goodbye to the show after nine seasons in April 2012, she had already turned 29.

Following her stint on “One Tree Hill,” Bush reappeared on television in 2012 with the brief CBS sitcom “Partners” and later joined NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” in 2014, where she stayed for 84 episodes until 2017. She has also been seen in series such as “Jane the Virgin,” “Easy,” “This Is Us,” and “Love, Victor.” For a season, she starred in the CBS medical drama “Good Sam,” and in 2018, she provided a significant voice role in “Incredibles 2.

Previously, Bush was wedded two times: initially to Chad Michael Murray from the year 2005 to 2006, subsequently to Grant Hughes between 2022 and 2023. At present, she is romantically involved with ex-soccer player Ashlyn Harris.

One Tree Hill cast ages: How old were they then (and now)?

James Lafferty as Nathan Scott

James Lafferty, born on July 25, 1985, will be 39 years old by September 2024, making him the youngest of the main five cast members in the TV series “One Tree Hill”. At the start of the show in September 2003, Lafferty was only 18 years old, similar to his character’s age. By the time the series finale aired in April 2012, he had turned 26 years old.

After the series concluded, Laffery has made appearances in films such as Oculus, Waffle Street, Small Town Crime, and Red Hand Right. On television, he played a significant role on the 2014 NBC show Crisis, which was short-lived. He’s also been seen in Underground, The Haunting of Hill House, The Right Stuff, All American, and has collaborated with One Tree Hill co-star Stephen Colletti to create the series Everyone Is Doing Great.

Back in May 2022, I was privileged to tie the knot with the extraordinary Australian actress, Alexandra Park. Our paths crossed back in 2015 when I was directing episodes for our shared project, the captivating E! Network drama series, The Royals. It feels surreal to look back at how that chance encounter has blossomed into a beautiful journey together.

One Tree Hill cast ages: How old were they then (and now)?

Bethany Joy Lenz as Haley James Scott

As of September 2024, the actress who plays Haley James Scott, Bethany Joy Lenz, will be turning 43 years old. At the time when the series first aired in September 2003, she was already 22, which made her four years older than her on-screen spouse, James Lafferty who was 18 at the time. The series concluded in April 2012, marking Lenz’s 31st birthday.

Following her stint on “One Tree Hill,” Lenz secured a recurring part during the final season of “Dexter” in 2013, and since then, she’s been featured almost every year in Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. Her television appearances extend to shows like “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,” “American Gothic,” “Colony,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Pearson,” and “Good Sam.” Additionally, Lenz is a multi-talented artist, writing her own music which she has released, and also participating in stage performances.

Previously, Lenz was married to musician Michael Galeotti from the years 2005 to 2012. During their marriage, they had a daughter named Maria in 2011. In October of 2024, Lenz is planning to publish her first memoir, titled “Dinner for Vampires,” which details her personal life and experiences on the show “One Tree Hill.

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2024-09-06 23:33