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Rob Lowe
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Who is Rob Lowe?
Rob Lowe is an American actor, producer, and director who entered this entertainment field in 1979 when he was only fifteen years old and since then he has been actively involved in this field. During the 1980’s he was one of the hottest teenage sensations with charming looks and a charismatic smile. Some of his movies that made him popular and earned him worldwide recognition are ‘Wayne’s World,’ ‘Contact,’ ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,’ and ‘The Specials.’ He started off as a model and then eventually as a popular actor during that time. Apart from acting, his hands are also on the charity that has helped to raise millions of dollars for breast cancer initiatives and other health-related issues of women.
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Robert Hepler Lowe |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director |
| Birth Date | March 17, 1964 |
| Birth Place | Charlottesville, Virginia, USA |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Parents | Father: Charles Davis Lowe Mother: Barbara Lynn |
| Brothers | Chad Lowe, Micah Dyer and Justin Lowe |
| Wife | Sheryl Berkoff |
| Son | Matthew Edward Lowe, John Owen Lowe |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | German, English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh |
| Height | 5 feet and 11 inches (180cm/1.80m) |
| Weight | 76kg (168lbs) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Bio
Rob Lowe was born as Robert Hepler Lowe on March 17, 1964, in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. He was born to parents Barbara Lynn and Charles Davis Lowe. Rob was raised in Dayton, Ohio along with his brothers Chad Lowe, Micah Dyer, and Justin Lowe. He is currently 56 years old with a Pisces sun sign.
Nationality and Physical Stats
Rob Lowe holds an American nationality. He is of German, English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh ancestry. Besides, he stands 5 feet and 11 inches (180cm/1.80m) tall and weighs around 76kg (168lbs). He has an athletic body type having a pair of blue colored eyes with dark brown hair color.
Early Life/ Education
Rob Lowe attended Oakwood Junior High School and after his parents divorced, he along with his mother and brothers moved to California and attended Santa Monica High School. He participated in many school plays and decided to pursue a career in acting.
Career
1983-2000
Rob Lowe starred for the first time in the television film ‘Thursday’s Child,’ in 1983 which was about a 17-year-old boy who suffers from heart disease. His performance in this television film earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. The same year, he landed his first major role in an American drama film ‘The Outsiders’ as Sadapop Curtis. In 1984, he appeared as John Berry in ‘The Hotel New Hampshire’.
Likewise in 1985, he appeared in an American coming of age film, ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ directed by Joel Schumacher. The following year, he starred in the comedy-drama film ‘About Last Night,’ opposite Demi Moore directed by Edward Zwick. The same year he also appeared in ‘Youngblood’. Similarly, he received his second Golden Globe Award nomination for the drama film ‘Square Dance’ where he played the role of Rory.
Also, during the year time of the 1990s, he appeared in films, such as ‘Wayne’s World,’ ‘Contact,’ ‘Tommy Boy,’ ‘Living in Peril’ and ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.’ He also acted in the NBC television drama ‘The West Wing’ as Sam Seaborne in 1999. This role is considered to be one of his best-known roles to date. His performance earned him two Golden Globe nominations and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Moreover, the show also received positive reviews from the critics, and also the political science pundits praised him. Talking about his television career, in the late-1990s he became successful, playing roles in several miniseries.
2001-Present
Rob starred in 2001 direct to the video film ‘Proximity’ as William Conroy. Likewise in 2004, he starred in TNT’s miniseries ‘Salem’s Lot,’ an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same title. The following year, he played in Aaron Sorkin’s play, ‘A Few Good Men’ where he played the role of Lieutenant Daniel. He also starred on Lifetime network’s miniseries, ‘Beach Girls’.
In the year 2005, he earned critical acclaim and worldwide recognition from the film ‘Thank you for Smoking,’ as the role of Jeff Megall. Similarly, in 2007 he acted in the television film ‘Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming’, and in 2009, he acted in a comedy film ‘The Invention of Lying’. He also played the lead role in the movie ‘Too Late To Say Goodbye’. In 2010, he featured in the biographical series ‘Brat Pack: Where Are They Now’. He also made an appearance on ‘The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien’ the same year.
Moreover, from 2010 to 2015 he became a cast member of the NBC television series ‘Parks and Recreation’. He also played a recurring character named Eddie Nero in the Showtime drama series ‘Californication’ from 2011 to 14. In 2012, he received a titular role in the television film ‘Drew Peterson: Untouchable.’ He also appeared in various TV shows, such as ‘Moonbeam City’ in 2015, ‘The Grinder’ from 2015 to 2016, ‘Code Black’ from 2016 to 2018, and ‘The Orville’ in 2017. He also voiced the character of Simba in the animated series ‘The Lion Guard.’ Furthermore, he also appeared in movies and TV films, such as ‘Killing Kennedy’ in 2013, ‘Sex Tape’ in 2014, ‘Beautiful & Twisted’ in 2015, ‘How to Be a Latin Lover’ in 2017, and ‘The Bad Seed’ in 2018. In 2019, his other projects include the Christmas romantic comedy film ‘Holiday in the Wild’ and comedy-drama TV series ‘Wind, Bill.’
Achievements
Rob Lowe has featured in ‘People’ magazine in 2000 on the list of ‘50 Most Beautiful People in the World’. He has also been honored with Screen Actors Guild Award in 2001 and 2002, two times in a row for ‘Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series’ category for ‘The West Wing.’
Personal Life
Rob Lowe married the makeup artist Sheryl Berkoff in 1991. They met on a blind date in 1983. This couple together has two sons named Matthew Edward Lowe who was born in 1993 and John Owen Lowe who was born in 1995.
Moreover, he is also a philanthropy. He was the first male spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day, a fundraiser created by ‘Lee Jeans’ to support breast cancer research. He is also the founder of a non-profit, non-partisan organization named ‘Homeowner’s Defense Fund’.
Social
Rob Lowe has active social media accounts. His Instagram account (@roblowe) has 1.7 million followers and his Twitter handle (@RobLowe) have 1.4 million followers. Likewise, his official Facebook page has more than 300 thousand followers and likes.
Net Worth
Rob Lowe is living a luxurious life. He is a famous actor who has earned a lot of money as well as fame. Rob currently has about $60 million net worth.
