Rob Lowe - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 17, 1964
Age	62
Birthplace	Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Rob Lowe's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Notable for his roles in 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'The West Wing,' 'Parks and Recreation,' and 'Brothers & Sisters.'

Intro

Rob Lowe is an American actor, producer, and director who rose to fame in the 1980s as part of the Brat Pack, starring in numerous iconic films and later enjoying success in television drama and comedy.

Early Life & Background

Rob Lowe was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was raised in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Lowe began acting in local theater as a child before moving to television and film as a teenager.

Career Highlights

Breakout role in 'The Outsiders' (1983) and 'St. Elmo's Fire' (1985) as part of the Brat Pack.
Portrayed Sam Seaborn on the NBC political drama 'The West Wing' (1999–2003), earning an Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe nominations.
Starred as Chris Traeger on NBC's comedy series 'Parks and Recreation' (2010–2015).
Featured in the series 'Brothers & Sisters' (2006–2010) and '9-1-1: Lone Star' (2020–present).
Directed and produced various film and television projects.

Trivia

Was considered for the role of Dr. Derek Shepherd on 'Grey's Anatomy,' which ultimately went to Patrick Dempsey.
Overcame public scandal in the late 1980s and later became an advocate for sobriety.
Became a New York Times bestselling author with his memoirs 'Stories I Only Tell My Friends' and 'Love Life.'

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