Rob Lowe is an American actor, filmmaker, and podcast host who was born on March 17, 1964, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has a brother named Chad who is also an actor.
Lowe started his acting career at the age of 15 with a sitcom called A New Kind of Family. He became a teen idol and a member of the Brat Pack in the 1980s, starring in films like The Outsiders, Class, St. Elmo’s Fire, and About Last Night. He also had a scandalous incident with a female minor that tarnished his image for a while.
Lowe made a comeback in the late 1990s and early 2000s with roles in films like Wayne’s World, Contact, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. He also gained critical acclaim for his role as Sam Seaborn in the political drama The West Wing, for which he received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He left the show in 2003 after a salary dispute.
Lowe continued to work on television, playing Robert McCallister on Brothers & Sisters, Chris Traeger on Parks and Recreation, Ethan Willis on Code Black, and Owen Strand on 9-1-1: Lone Star. He also made his directorial debut with The Bad Seed, a remake of a 1956 film.
Lowe has also written two memoirs, Stories I Only Tell My Friends and Love Life, in which he shares his personal and professional experiences. He also hosts a podcast called Literally! With Rob Lowe, where he interviews celebrities and friends.
Lowe is known for his charm, humor, and versatility as an actor. He has also been involved in various charitable causes, such as breast cancer awareness, wildlife conservation, and disaster relief. He is a fan of surfing, golfing, and skiing.
