Chevy Suburban awarded honorary star near famous Hollywood ‘Walk of Fame’

Chevy Suburban awarded honorary star near famous Hollywood ‘Walk of Fame’

Since all the way back in 1936, the Chevrolet Suburban has been playing a starring role in American lives, helping families do more with a great mix of comfort, capability, style and power. In the process, Chevy Suburbans have made their way into TV and film as well. First appearing in a Hollywood feature film in 1952, Chevy Suburbans have since appeared on the big and small screen 1,750 times, from the iconic burgundy ‘Burb driven for several seasons by mob boss Tony Soprano to the long lines of black Suburbans that have ferried fictional presidents and world leaders in dozens of films.

Recently the Chevy Suburban was recognized for its 67-year place in Hollywood history, with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presenting the iconic SUV an honorary star at the Hollywood & Highland entertainment complex, just steps from Hollywood Boulevard and the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“For six decades the Chevrolet Suburban has been Hollywood’s longest-working actor,” said Rana Ghadban, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “Appearing in classic feature films and on must-see television shows, the Suburban is a well-established industry mainstay. With the Chevrolet Tahoe also making an impact in movies and on television, it’s impressive to have both vehicles now join an illustrious group of actors and characters that are forever known as Hollywood legends.”

Over the years, the refined style and chiseled looks of the Chevy Suburban have allowed it to play a multitude of roles, from kid-friendly transport in family films to hauling villains around in sinister blackout trim to ferrying superheroes in disguise. The confident and refined look of the Suburban makes it a movie vehicle like no other, while its cargo room and towing capacity means it is also often serves behind the scenes.

“There’s really nothing else like the Chevrolet Suburban in this business, for two reasons,” said Dennis McCarthy, Hollywood picture car coordinator. “First, it’s one of the most versatile vehicles in the business, able to fit with any type of character. Second, it can help instantly give a scene added importance. When a convoy of black Suburbans appears on screen, you know that’s not the time to leave your seat to buy popcorn.”

“This is a great example of how life and art influence each other,” said Tim Kozub, design manager for the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe which will be unveiled later this month. “The popularity of Suburban and Tahoe in film was first inspired by the real-life roles they played in the military, in law enforcement and family trips around the world. Today, their role in Hollywood inspired the design of the all-new models, as we integrated the sense of capability, action, and importance associated with Suburban and Tahoe on screen.”

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