Steve McQueen-Legacy

 

 

 

McQueen still remains one of the most popular stars.  His estate limits the licensing of his image to avoid the commercial saturation experienced by some other deceased celebrities. In 2007, McQueen was entered in the top 10 of highest-earning dead celebrities.

 

In the latter part of 1999, McQueen was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. McQueen was credited with contributions including financing the film “On Any Sunday”, supporting a team of off-road riders, and enhancing the public image of motorcycling overall.

 

A film based on unfinished notes developed by McQueen before his death was announced for production by McG's production company Wonderland Sound and Vision. “Yucatan” is described as an "epic adventure heist" film, and scheduled for release in 2013. Team Downey, the production company started by Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan Downey, has also expressed an interest in developing “Yucatan” for the screen.

 

The Beech Grove Public Library, in Beech Grove, Indiana, dedicated the Steve McQueen Birthplace Collection on March 16, 2010 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of McQueen's birth.