History of Rob Lowe in Timeline
Rob Lowe is an American actor, filmmaker, and entertainment host who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen idol and member of the 'Brat Pack,' starring in films like 'The Outsiders' and 'St. Elmo's Fire.' A sex tape scandal in 1988 impacted his career, though he continued to work in supporting roles, including in comedies like 'Wayne's World' and 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.'
March 17, 1964: Robert Lowe's Birth
On March 17, 1964, Robert Hepler Lowe was born. He would later become a prominent American actor, filmmaker, and entertainment host.
1976: First Professional Acting Role
In 1976, at the age of 12, Rob Lowe got his first professional acting role as an errand boy in a production of 'Sherlock Holmes'.
1979: A New Kind of Family
In 1979, Rob Lowe landed the part of Tony Flanagan in the short-lived television comedy 'A New Kind of Family'.
1983: First meeting with Sheryl Berkoff
In 1983, Rob Lowe met Sheryl Berkoff on a blind date.
1983: Thursday's Child & The Outsiders
In 1983, Rob Lowe received a Golden Globe nomination for 'Thursday's Child' and starred in 'The Outsiders'.
1983: The Outsiders & Class
In 1983, Rob Lowe starred in 'The Outsiders' and 'Class', marking his rise to prominence as a teen idol and a member of the Brat Pack.
1984: The Hotel New Hampshire
In 1984, Rob Lowe starred opposite Jodie Foster in 'The Hotel New Hampshire'.
1985: St. Elmo's Fire
In 1985, Rob Lowe starred in 'St. Elmo's Fire', solidifying his status as a prominent actor of the Brat Pack.
1986: About Last Night...
In 1986, Rob Lowe starred in 'About Last Night...', further establishing his career.
August 1987: The Three Sisters
In August 1987, Rob Lowe performed on stage in Chekov's 'The Three Sisters' at The Williamstown Theatre Festival.
1988: Masquerade & Sex Tape Scandal
In 1988, Rob Lowe starred in 'Masquerade'. He was also involved in a sex tape scandal in 1988 that significantly impacted his career.
1988: Sex Tape Scandal
In 1988, Rob Lowe was involved in a sex scandal over a videotape of him having sex with two women, one of whom was underage.
1989: Musical Debut at Academy Awards
In 1989, Rob Lowe made his musical debut at the 61st Academy Awards, singing a reworked duet of 'Proud Mary'.
1990: Australia Press Visit
During a five-day press visit to Australia in 1990, Rob Lowe was badly affected by painkillers, remembering only the Sydney Zoo and getting a tattoo.
1990: Sobriety
In 1990, Rob Lowe decided to quit drinking and completed an alcohol rehabilitation program.
1991: Marriage to Sheryl Berkoff
In 1991, Rob Lowe married Sheryl Berkoff, a former makeup artist and current interior designer and founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry.
1992: Wayne's World
In 1992, Rob Lowe appeared in 'Wayne's World', taking on supporting roles in comedy films.
1993: Suddenly, Last Summer
In 1993, Rob Lowe filmed a British TV production of 'Suddenly, Last Summer' and recalled advice from Paul Newman to continue working in theatre.
1993: Birth of Matthew Edward Lowe
In 1993, Rob Lowe's son, Matthew Edward Lowe, was born.
1994: The Stand
In 1994, Rob Lowe appeared in 'The Stand', based on Stephen King's book.
1995: Tommy Boy
In 1995, Rob Lowe appeared in 'Tommy Boy', continuing in supporting roles in comedy films.
1995: Birth of John Owen Lowe
In 1995, Rob Lowe's son, John Owen Lowe, was born.
1995: Age of Consent Increased
In 1995, the age of consent in Georgia increased to 16.
1999: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
In 1999, Rob Lowe appeared in 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me', continuing in supporting roles in comedy films.
1999: The West Wing Role
In 1999, Rob Lowe began playing Sam Seaborn in 'The West Wing'.
2000: Lee National Denim Day Spokesman
In 2000, Rob Lowe became the first male spokesman for the Lee National Denim Day fundraiser for breast cancer research and education.
2003: Departure from The West Wing
In 2003, Rob Lowe left 'The West Wing'.
2003: The West Wing Departure
In 2003, Rob Lowe left his role as Sam Seaborn on 'The West Wing'.
2003: The Lyon's Den
In 2003, after leaving The West Wing, Rob Lowe starred in and executive produced 'The Lyon's Den', an NBC drama that was ultimately unsuccessful.
2004: Salem's Lot Success
In 2004, Rob Lowe starred in the TNT remake of Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot', which became a highly-rated cable program.
2004: Dr. Vegas Cancellation
In 2004, Rob Lowe's series 'Dr. Vegas' was quickly canceled.
2005: A Few Good Men
In 2005, Rob Lowe starred as Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee in Sorkin's London West End production of 'A Few Good Men'.
June 2006: The Friday Night Project Guest Host
In June 2006, Rob Lowe was the guest host for an episode of 'The Friday Night Project' in the UK.
July 6, 2006: News-Press Resignations
On July 6, 2006, Rob Lowe's protest over the appearance of his empty lot's address in the Santa Barbara News-Press led to a mass resignation of senior employees.
November 2006: Brothers & Sisters Guest Appearance
In November 2006, Rob Lowe's initial guest appearance on 'Brothers & Sisters' resulted in high ratings for the show.
2006: Brief Return to The West Wing
In 2006, Rob Lowe briefly returned to his role as Sam Seaborn in 'The West Wing'.
2006: The Perfect Day, Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming & Brothers & Sisters
In 2006, Rob Lowe filmed 'The Perfect Day' in New Orleans, filmed 'Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming', and joined the cast of 'Brothers & Sisters'.
2006: Brothers & Sisters
In 2006, Rob Lowe joined the cast of the ABC drama 'Brothers & Sisters' as Robert McCallister.
2006: Thank You for Smoking
In 2006, Rob Lowe played a supporting role as a movie agent in the independent film 'Thank You for Smoking'.
January 2007: Brothers & Sisters Special Guest Star
In January 2007, ABC announced that Rob Lowe would stay on 'Brothers and Sisters' as a special guest star for the rest of Season 1.
March 2007: Brothers & Sisters Season 2 Return
In March 2007, Rob Lowe announced he would be returning for the second season of 'Brothers & Sisters'.
April 2008: Lawsuits Against Former Employees
In April 2008, Rob Lowe filed lawsuits against three former employees, accusing them of breach of contract, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
June 19, 2008: Allegations Dismissed
On June 19, 2008, some allegations made against Rob Lowe by his former nanny were dismissed due to lack of legal basis.
May 2009: Lawsuits Dismissed
In May 2009, lawsuits filed by both nannies and Rob Lowe were dismissed in Santa Barbara.
2009: Brothers and Sisters
In 2009, Rob Lowe continued appearing on 'Brothers and Sisters'.
2009: The Invention of Lying & Too Late to Say Goodbye
In 2009, Rob Lowe had a supporting role in 'The Invention of Lying' and a leading role in 'Too Late to Say Goodbye'.
May 16, 2010: Brothers & Sisters Exit
On May 16, 2010, Rob Lowe's character on 'Brothers & Sisters' was involved in a multi-vehicle crash and put into a coma as part of his exit from the show.
July 2010: Captain Marvel & Parks and Recreation
In July 2010, Rob Lowe was announced as the voice of Captain Marvel in 'Young Justice' and as a series regular on 'Parks and Recreation'.
2010: Brat Pack Documentary & Tonight Show Appearance
In 2010, Rob Lowe appeared in 'Brat Pack: Where Are They Now?' and on 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien'.
2010: Parks and Recreation
In 2010, Rob Lowe began his role as Chris Traeger on the NBC sitcom 'Parks and Recreation'.
May 2011: Stories I Only Tell My Friends Release
In May 2011, Rob Lowe's memoir, 'Stories I Only Tell My Friends', was released.
2011: Californication
In 2011, Rob Lowe guest starred in a recurring role on Showtime's comedy 'Californication'.
2011: Reasons for Leaving The West Wing
In 2011, Rob Lowe stated he left 'The West Wing' due to feeling disrespected when other lead characters received raises and he did not.
2014: Love Life Release
In 2014, Rob Lowe released his second book, 'Love Life'.
2014: The Pro & The 90s
In 2014, Rob Lowe starred in the pilot for 'The Pro', and narrated 'The 90s: The Last Great Decade?'.
2014: Parks and Recreation Exit
In 2014, Rob Lowe's character was written out of 'Parks and Recreation'.
2014: DirecTV Commercials
Since the fall of 2014, Rob Lowe has been a commercial spokesman for DirecTV.
February 2015: The Grinder Pilot
In February 2015, Fox announced a pilot for the comedy 'The Grinder' starring Rob Lowe and Fred Savage.
April 2015: Commercials Pulled
In April 2015, DirecTV's commercials featuring Rob Lowe were pulled after complaints about their claims.
November 2015: The Lion Guard
In November 2015, Rob Lowe voiced Simba in 'The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar'.
December 2015: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In December 2015, Rob Lowe received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2015: Parks and Recreation Exit
In 2015, Rob Lowe concluded his role as Chris Traeger on 'Parks and Recreation'.
2015: Profile Skincare Line
In 2015, Rob Lowe launched Profile™, a men's skincare product line.
2015: Pocket Listing
In 2015, Rob Lowe starred in the satirical thriller 'Pocket Listing'.
August 27, 2016: Comedy Central Roast Recorded
On August 27, 2016, Rob Lowe's Comedy Central Roast was recorded with David Spade as the Roast Master and a panel of comedians and celebrities as roasters.
2016: 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: KFC Ad Campaign
On April 21, 2017, KFC launched an ad campaign featuring Rob Lowe as astronaut Colonel Sanders, spoofing a JFK speech to promote the Zinger chicken sandwich.
August 2, 2017: The Lowe Files Debut
On August 2, 2017, The Lowe Files, a reality series featuring Rob Lowe and his sons investigating urban myths, premiered on A&E.
December 2017: Horatio Alger Award Selection
In December 2017, Rob Lowe was selected to receive the Horatio Alger Award for 2018.
January 3, 2018: Atkins Spokesperson
On January 3, 2018, Atkins Nutritionals announced Rob Lowe as their new brand spokesperson, highlighting his "low carb lifestyle".
October 2018: Wild Bill Announced
In October 2018, it was announced that Rob Lowe would star in the ITV series Wild Bill, portraying an American policeman who relocates to Boston, Lincolnshire.
2018: Directorial Debut with The Bad Seed
In 2018, Rob Lowe made his directorial debut with the television film 'The Bad Seed', a remake of the 1956 film.
2018: Horatio Alger Award
In 2018, Rob Lowe received the Horatio Alger Award.
March 19, 2019: Mental Samurai Host
On March 19, 2019, Rob Lowe began hosting the Fox competition series Mental Samurai, also serving as a producer for the show.
March 25, 2019: WTF Podcast
On March 25, 2019, Rob Lowe boasted on the ‘WTF!? With Marc Maron’ podcast about bench pressing 135 pounds in high school.
May 12, 2019: 9-1-1: Lone Star Ordered
On May 12, 2019, it was announced that the 9-1-1 spin-off series 9-1-1: Lone Star was ordered, with Rob Lowe starring as Owen Strand.
January 19, 2020: 9-1-1: Lone Star Premiere
On January 19, 2020, 9-1-1: Lone Star, starring Rob Lowe, premiered to generally favorable reviews.
June 25, 2020: Literally! With Rob Lowe Podcast
On June 25, 2020, Rob Lowe started hosting a podcast called Literally! With Rob Lowe, featuring guests like Chris Pratt and Conan O'Brien.
October 9, 2020: Madness in the Hills Debut
On October 9, 2020, Rob Lowe's short documentary, Madness in the Hills, about the 2018 mudslides in Southern California, debuted on Peacock.
2020: 9-1-1: Lone Star
In 2020, Rob Lowe began starring as Captain Owen Strand on the Fox drama '9-1-1: Lone Star'.
2020: Parks and Recreation Special
In 2020, Rob Lowe reprised his role in 'A Parks and Recreation Special'.
January 18, 2021: 9-1-1: Lone Star Renewed
On January 18, 2021, the series 9-1-1: Lone Star, starring Rob Lowe, was renewed for a second season.
June 2021: Celebrity Family Feud Appearance
In June 2021, Rob Lowe and his family appeared on Celebrity Family Feud as a birthday surprise for his wife, fulfilling her dream of being a contestant.
August 6, 2021: Dog Gone Movie Announcement
On August 6, 2021, it was announced that Rob Lowe would star in and executive produce the Netflix movie Dog Gone.
March 9, 2022: The Andy Warhol Diaries Commentary
On March 9, 2022, Rob Lowe provided commentary in The Andy Warhol Diaries, premiering on Netflix.
April 6, 2022: Unstable Announcement
On April 6, 2022, it was announced that Rob Lowe would star in and executive produce Unstable with Victor Fresco and his son John Owen Lowe for Netflix.
January 2024: The Floor Hosting
In January 2024, Rob Lowe began hosting The Floor, a trivia game show.
March 2024: Production Deal with Fox
In March 2024, Rob Lowe signed a production deal with Fox following the renewal of The Floor for seasons two and three.
June 1, 2024: SCAD Commencement Speech and Honorary Doctorate
On June 1, 2024, Rob Lowe delivered the commencement speech and received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA.
2024: Brats Documentary Appearance
In 2024, Rob Lowe appeared in Andrew McCarthy's Hulu documentary about the Brat Pack titled Brats.
February 3, 2025: 9-1-1: Lone Star Concluded
On February 3, 2025, the fifth and final season of 9-1-1: Lone Star concluded.
2025: Future of 9-1-1: Lone Star
In 2025, Rob Lowe is still anticipated to be acting as Captain Owen Strand on the Fox drama '9-1-1: Lone Star'.
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