Career Timeline of Rob Lowe: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Rob Lowe made an impact.
Rob Lowe is an American actor, filmmaker, and host who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen idol and a member of the Brat Pack, starring in films like 'The Outsiders' and 'St. Elmo's Fire.' His career was affected by a sex tape scandal in 1988. He continued working in supporting roles in comedies such as 'Wayne's World,' 'Tommy Boy,' and 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.'
2000: Spokesman for Lee National Denim Day Fundraiser
In 2000, Rob Lowe was the first male spokesman for the Lee National Denim Day fundraiser, which raises money for breast cancer research and education.
2014: Stars in 'The Pro' Pilot and Narrates Documentary
In 2014, Rob Lowe starred in a pilot for the single-camera comedy 'The Pro' as Ben Bertrahm, a former professional tennis player. He also narrated 'The '90s: The Last Great Decade?' on the National Geographic Channel, which aired in July of that year.
February 2015: Fox Greenlights 'The Grinder' Pilot
In February 2015, Fox announced they had greenlit a pilot for the comedy 'The Grinder' starring Rob Lowe and Fred Savage, and directed by Jake Kasdan.
April 2015: DirecTV Commercials Pulled
In April 2015, DirecTV commercials featuring Rob Lowe were pulled after the National Advertising Division found DirecTV's claims about customer satisfaction, quality, and ranking to be less than truthful, acting on a complaint by Comcast.
November 2015: Lowe Voices Simba in 'The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar'
In November 2015, Rob Lowe voiced Simba in the television pilot movie 'The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar'.
December 2015: Lowe Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In December 2015, Rob Lowe was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located in front of the Musso and Frank Grill on Hollywood Boulevard.
August 27, 2016: Comedy Central Roast Recorded
On August 27, 2016, Rob Lowe's Comedy Central Roast TV special was recorded, with David Spade as Roast Master.
September 5, 2016: Comedy Central Roast Aired
On September 5, 2016, Rob Lowe's Comedy Central Roast TV special, recorded on August 27, aired with David Spade as Roast Master. Roasters included Jewel, Nikki Glaser, Ralph Macchio, Pete Davidson, Peyton Manning, Rob Riggle, Jimmy Carr, Ann Coulter and Jeff Ross.
2016: Launches '18 Amber Wood' Fragrance Line
In 2016, Rob Lowe launched a fragrance product line called '18 Amber Wood' with the Profile™ brand.
April 21, 2017: Stars in KFC Campaign as Astronaut Colonel Sanders
On April 21, 2017, KFC released a campaign featuring Rob Lowe as astronaut Colonel Sanders, giving a JFK speech spoof/homage about launching the Zinger chicken sandwich into space.
August 2, 2017: The Lowe Files Debuted on A&E
On August 2, 2017, Rob Lowe began a reality series with his two sons, Matthew and Jon Owen, on A&E titled 'The Lowe Files'.
January 3, 2018: Announced as New Spokesperson for Atkins Nutritionals
On January 3, 2018, Atkins Nutritionals announced Rob Lowe as a new brand spokesperson, appearing in multimedia ads due to his "low carb lifestyle."
October 2018: Stars in ITV Series 'Wild Bill'
In October 2018, it was announced that Rob Lowe would star in an ITV series, 'Wild Bill', about an American policeman who moves to Boston, Lincolnshire, with his daughter.
March 19, 2019: Began Hosting 'Mental Samurai'
On March 19, 2019, Rob Lowe began hosting the Fox competition series 'Mental Samurai', where he also served as a producer.
May 12, 2019: Spin-off Series '9-1-1: Lone Star' Ordered
On May 12, 2019, it was announced that a spin-off of the '9-1-1' series titled '9-1-1: Lone Star' was ordered to series with Rob Lowe in the starring role of Owen Strand.
January 19, 2020: '9-1-1: Lone Star' Premiered
On January 19, 2020, the series '9-1-1: Lone Star' premiered to generally favorable reviews with Rob Lowe in the starring role of Owen Strand.
June 25, 2020: Began Hosting 'Literally! With Rob Lowe' Podcast
On June 25, 2020, Rob Lowe began hosting a podcast called 'Literally! With Rob Lowe'. Guests included Chris Pratt and Conan O'Brien.
October 9, 2020: Directed 'Madness in the Hills' Documentary Debut
On October 9, 2020, Rob Lowe's short documentary, 'Madness in the Hills', about the mudslides that killed 23 people in Southern California in January 2018, debuted on the Peacock streaming service.
January 18, 2021: '9-1-1: Lone Star' Renewed for Second Season
On January 18, 2021, '9-1-1: Lone Star' was renewed for a second season.
June 2021: Appeared on 'Celebrity Family Feud'
In June 2021, Rob Lowe and his family appeared as contestants on 'Celebrity Family Feud' as a surprise birthday present to his wife.
August 6, 2021: Stars and Executive Produces Netflix Movie 'Dog Gone'
On August 6, 2021, it was revealed that Rob Lowe will star in and executive produce the Netflix movie 'Dog Gone'.
September 2021: Launched 'Parks and Recollection' Podcast
In September 2021, Rob Lowe launched a second podcast, a Parks and Recreation recap show called 'Parks and Recollection', alongside Parks and Rec writer and producer Alan Yang.
March 9, 2022: Commentary in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries' Premiere
On March 9, 2022, Rob Lowe offered commentary in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries', which premiered on Netflix.
April 6, 2022: Stars and Executive Produces 'Unstable' for Netflix
On April 6, 2022, it was announced that Rob Lowe will star in and executive produce 'Unstable' with Victor Fresco and his son John Owen Lowe for Netflix.
January 2024: Began Hosting 'The Floor' Trivia Game Show
In January 2024, Rob Lowe began hosting 'The Floor', a trivia game show.
March 2024: Signed Production Deal with Fox
In March 2024, Rob Lowe signed a production deal with Fox following the renewal of 'The Floor' on the network for seasons two and three.
2024: Appearing in Atkins Ads
In 2024, Rob Lowe continued to appear in Atkins Nutritionals multimedia ads due to his low carb lifestyle.
2025: Declined Television Series Filming in New York
In 2025, Rob Lowe said on his podcast and in a magazine article that he declined an unspecified television series because it was going to film in New York, criticizing lack of support for the film industry in Los Angeles and the United States.
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