History of Rob Lowe in Timeline
Rob Lowe is an American actor and filmmaker who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen idol and a member of the "Brat Pack," starring in films like *The Outsiders*, *St. Elmo's Fire*, and *About Last Night...*. A sex tape scandal in 1988 negatively impacted his career. Later, he took supporting roles in comedies like *Wayne's World*, *Tommy Boy*, and *Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me*.
1983: Met Sheryl Berkoff on a blind date
In 1983, Rob Lowe met Sheryl Berkoff on a blind date.
1988: Involved in a sex scandal
In 1988, Rob Lowe was involved in a sex scandal over a videotape of him having sex with two people, one of whom was 16.
1990: Quit drinking and completed rehab program
In 1990, Rob Lowe decided to quit drinking and completed an alcohol rehabilitation program, maintaining sobriety ever since.
1991: Married Sheryl Berkoff
In 1991, Rob Lowe married Sheryl Berkoff, a former makeup artist.
1993: Birth of Matthew Edward Lowe
In 1993, Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff welcomed their first son, Matthew Edward Lowe.
1995: Birth of John Owen Lowe
In 1995, Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff welcomed their second son, John Owen Lowe.
1995: Georgia raised the age of consent
In 1995, the age of consent in Georgia was raised to 16.
2000: Spokesman for Lee National Denim Day
In 2000, Rob Lowe became the first male spokesman for the Lee National Denim Day fundraiser, which raises money for breast cancer research and education.
2003: Mother died of breast cancer
In late 2003, Rob Lowe's mother died of breast cancer.
July 6, 2006: Mass resignation at Santa Barbara News-Press
On July 6, 2006, Rob Lowe's protest over the appearance of his empty lot's address in the Santa Barbara News-Press precipitated a mass resignation of senior employees at that newspaper.
April 2008: Filed lawsuits against former employees
In April 2008, Rob Lowe filed separate lawsuits against three former employees, accusing them of breach of contract, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
June 19, 2008: Allegations dismissed against Lowe
On June 19, 2008, Santa Barbara, California, Superior Court Judge Denise de Bellefeuille dismissed two allegations regarding labor-code violations against Rob Lowe due to lack of legal basis.
May 2009: Lawsuits dismissed
In May 2009, the legal battle between Rob Lowe and his former nannies ended with lawsuits filed by both sides being dismissed in Santa Barbara.
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, the Comedy Central Roast TV special with Rob Lowe as the Roastee and David Spade as Roast Master was aired.
April 21, 2017: KFC campaign featuring Lowe as Colonel Sanders released
On April 21, 2017, KFC released a campaign that featured Rob Lowe as astronaut Colonel Sanders, spoofing a JFK speech to launch the Zinger chicken sandwich into space.
August 2, 2017: The Lowe Files series debuted on A&E
On August 2, 2017, The Lowe Files, a reality series starring Rob Lowe and his sons, Matthew and Jon Owen, debuted on A&E. The series explored urban myths and legends.
January 3, 2018: Lowe announced as Atkins Nutritionals spokesperson
On January 3, 2018, Atkins Nutritionals announced Rob Lowe as their new brand spokesperson for a series of multimedia ads.
January 2018: Lowe directed Madness in the Hills documentary
In January 2018, Rob Lowe directed a short documentary, Madness in the Hills, about the mudslides that killed 23 people in Southern California.
October 2018: Lowe to star in Wild Bill
In October 2018, Rob Lowe was announced to star in the ITV series, Wild Bill, about an American policeman moving to Boston, Lincolnshire.
March 19, 2019: Lowe began hosting Mental Samurai
On March 19, 2019, Rob Lowe began hosting the Fox competition series Mental Samurai, also serving as a producer.
May 12, 2019: 9-1-1: Lone Star spin-off ordered to series
On May 12, 2019, the 9-1-1 series spin-off titled 9-1-1: Lone Star was ordered to series with Rob Lowe in the starring role as Owen Strand.
January 19, 2020: 9-1-1: Lone Star premiered
On January 19, 2020, 9-1-1: Lone Star premiered to generally favorable reviews, with Rob Lowe starring as Owen Strand.
June 25, 2020: Lowe began hosting Literally! With Rob Lowe podcast
On June 25, 2020, Rob Lowe began hosting a podcast called Literally! With Rob Lowe, featuring guests such as Chris Pratt and Conan O'Brien.
October 9, 2020: Madness in the Hills documentary debuted on Peacock
On October 9, 2020, Madness in the Hills, a short documentary directed by Rob Lowe about the 2018 mudslides in Southern California, debuted on the Peacock streaming service.
January 18, 2021: 9-1-1: Lone Star renewed for a second season
On January 18, 2021, the TV show 9-1-1: Lone Star, starring Rob Lowe, premiered its second season.
June 2021: Lowe's surprise gift to his wife
In June 2021, as a surprise birthday present to his wife, Rob Lowe fulfilled her dream to be a contestant with him and their children on Celebrity Family Feud.
August 6, 2021: Lowe to star in Dog Gone
On August 6, 2021, it was revealed that Rob Lowe will star and executive produce the Netflix movie Dog Gone.
September 2021: Parks and Recollection podcast launched
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: Lowe commentary in The Andy Warhol Diaries
On March 9, 2022, Rob Lowe offered commentary in The Andy Warhol Diaries, which premiered on Netflix.
April 6, 2022: Lowe to star in Unstable
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.
March 30, 2023: Unstable premiered on Netflix
On March 30, 2023, Unstable, starring Rob Lowe as Ellis Dragon, premiered on Netflix. The show revolves around the relationship between Ellis and his son after the death of Ellis' wife.
January 2024: Lowe began hosting The Floor
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 show's renewal on the network for seasons two and three.
2024: Atkins Nutritionals ads still appearing
In 2024, ads featuring Rob Lowe as a spokesperson for Atkins Nutritionals were still appearing.
February 3, 2025: 9-1-1: Lone Star concluded
On February 3, 2025, the fifth and final season of Rob Lowe's TV show 9-1-1: Lone Star concluded.
2025: Criticized lack of support for the film industry
In 2025, Rob Lowe said he declined an unspecified television series because it was going to film in New York. He criticized the lack of support for the film industry in Los Angeles and the United States.
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