Rob Lowe is an American actor, producer and author. He rose to fame in the 80s as a teenager and stole millions of hearts with his performances in films such as The Outsiders (1983), St. Elmo’s Fire (1985), About Last Night… (1986) and Dance square (1987). He was indeed considered one of the most promising young actors of the 80s.

His career was nearly truncated by a sex scandal in 1988, but Lowe managed to clean himself up and reinvent his career in the 90s. He received many rave reviews throughout his long career. His role as Sam Seaborn on The West Wing (1999-2003) earned him an Emmy Award nomination and 2 Golden Globe nominations.

In 2015, Rob Lowe landed the role of Dr. Ethan Willis in the CBS medical drama Code black

Rob Lowe Biography, Age

Born Robert Hepler Lowe on March 17, 1964 in Charlottesville, Virginia, Barbara Lynn (née Hepler), Robert Lowe’s mother, was a schoolteacher and her father, Charles Davis Lowe, was a lawyer. He completed his high school education at Santa Monica High School.

He started performing in the 1980s as one of the main members of the “Brat Pack”, a group that also included Demi Moore and Charlie Sheen. Rob Lowe made his big screen debut when he starred in the 1983 film The Outsiders. He received his first Golden Globe nomination for his role in the 1983 TV movie Kid’s Thursday. This was followed by several other important roles that made Lowe one of the best heartbreakers of the 80s.

However, his blossoming career almost hit the rocks when he got embroiled in a sex scandal involving a minor. He was eventually sentenced to 20 hours of community service. On March 17, 1990, Rob Lowe showed his comedic side as the host of an episode of Saturday Night Live

After getting help for his alcohol and drug addiction problem, he made a comeback in the public eye. He started acting again in the 90s. After his comeback, he appeared in films such as Wayne’s World (1992), Contact (1997) and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shook Me (1999).

His comeback got a big boost when he was cast as Sam Seaborn on NBC’s political reporting series The West Wing (1999-2003). He earned up to $100.00 for each episode and was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Drama Series. So it came as a shock to everyone when Rob Lowe decided to quit the show in 2002. According to him, the channel was meddling with his character and he wasn’t getting paid enough.

After leaving the show, his subsequent attempts to create a television series such as Lyon’s Lair (2003) and Dr Vegas (2004) failed. Rob Lowe was considered for the role of Dr. Derek Shepherd in Grey’s Anatomy (2005), which ultimately went to Patrick Dempsey.

Lowe had better luck with television roles on Sister Brothers (2006-2010) and regularly on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2010-14). He also starred in The Crusher (2015-2016) for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe and People’s Choice Award.

Rob Lowe turned 54 in March 2018. However, he managed to maintain his youthful appearance and remained a timeless piece of Hollywood.

Family, Brother

Rob Lowe’s parents divorced when he was 4 years of age. He was later raised by his mother alongside his younger brother, Chad Lowe. Like his brother Rob, Chad Lowe is also an actor, director and producer.

As an actor, Chad Lowe won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1993 for his supporting role as an AIDS victim on the drama series. Life goes on. He also had recurring roles on the iconic 90s show Melrose Place and the medical drama series ER. In April 2010, Chad Lowe also starred as Byron Montgomery in the teen thriller series. Pretty Little Liars.

Is he gay?

Rob Lowe never admitted to being gay and there was no reason to question his sexuality. More so, seeing as he’s been married to a woman for over two decades, it’s safe to assume the perennial heartthrob is straight.

However, the ageless actor revealed in his 2014 memoir Loving Life that he had actually kissed a man before. According to him, while filming a scene for Season 4 of the Showtime comedy Californication, his character kissed the character of Evan Handler . The actor revealed that the kiss was not in the script, as neither character was gay, he only did it for comedy.

Rob Lowe’s wife and sons

Rob Lowe has been married to Sheryl Lynn Berkoff since 1991. Sheryl is a makeup artist known for her work on Renegades (1989), Eve of Destruction (1991) and Glengarry Glen Ross (1992).

They first met on a blind date in 1983. They met a second time in 1989 while Lowe was filming his movie. Bad influence. They tied the knot on July 22, 1991.

Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl Berkoff have two sons: Edward Matthew Lowe, born in 1993, and John Owen Lowe, born in 1995. The actor appeared with his two sons on the A&E reality series The Lowe Files which debuted in August 2017. On the show, Lowe and his boys explore common myths and mysteries associated with road travel.

Net value

Rob Lowe can be described as a cat with 9 lives who always finds a way to revive his career. His acting career spans over 3 decades and while he hasn’t had much luck behind the camera, his acting skills have kept him relevant.

He is worth around $30 million. Although much of his wealth comes from his acting, Rob Lowe doesn’t owe it all to him. He is also a bestselling author with 2 memoirs to his name. In 2015, the ageless actor launched a line of grooming products for men. He followed it in 2016 when he launched a line of fragrances called ’18 Amber Wood’.

the size

After hitting rock bottom in 1988 following a sex scandal involving a minor, Rob Lowe decided to make some major lifestyle changes. Unlike the party idol he was known for his hay days, Lowe now maintains a sober, healthy lifestyle and takes his exercise very seriously. He celebrated 25 years of sobriety in May 2015. Cheers!

Thanks to his dramatic lifestyle changes and good genes, the actor still manages to look young, even though he’s well over 50.

Here are some of the body measurements of the St. Elmo’s Fire star:

Height: 5′ 11″ (180cm)

Weight: 77 kg or 156.5 lbs

Size: 11