Robert Hepler Lowe

Rob Lowe is an iconic American actor and producer, currently hosting the hit FOX trivia game show The Floor. His career evolved from 1980s teen stardom to critical acclaim in television dramas such as The West Wing and comedies such as Parks and Recreation. Beyond his screen roles, he is a best-selling author and host of the popular podcast Literally! with Rob Lowe.

Overview

Robert Hepler Lowe's Profile

Rob Lowe is an American actor, television host, producer, podcast host, and two-time New York Times bestselling author. Born on March 17, 1964, he began acting at age 15 in the ABC sitcom A New Kind of Family and rose to international fame as a member of the 1980s Brat Pack, starring in The Outsiders (1983), St. Elmo’s Fire (1985), and About Last Night (1986). 

Lowe successfully transitioned to television in the late 1990s, earning critical acclaim for his role as Sam Seaborn on The West Wing. Since then, he has appeared in several TV roles, including Parks and Recreation, 9-1-1: Lone Star, and Code Black. 

In 2019, Lowe began hosting FOX’s competition series, Mental Samurai, which he also produced. Since 2024, he has served as the host of the trivia game show, The Floor. Beyond his acting and TV career, Lowe is married to interior designer and jeweler Sheryl, with whom he has two sons, both of whom are active in the entertainment industry. He is also a committed sobriety advocate, having been sober since 1990.

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TV Shows​

Television shows Rob Lowe has presented, including current programs and past presenting roles.

Current Shows

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Past Shows

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Networks

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Current Networks

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Past Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Married

Relationship History

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Children

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Matthew Edward Lowe

Born 1993 · Biological child

Other parent: Sheryl Berkoff Lowe

John Owen Lowe

Born 1995 · Biological child

Other parent: Sheryl Berkoff Lowe

Education

Rob Lowe's educational background, including schools attended, academic qualifications, and honorary degrees.​

  • Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara, California.
  • Did not attend college, having started acting at the age of 15.

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income from his Fox hosting and executive producer contract for The Floor, his first-look unscripted development deal with Fox Entertainment.
  • Significant prior acting income across four decades; he reportedly made upwards of $250,000 per episode on 9-1-1: Lone Star.
  • Book royalties from his books, including his published memoirs, Stories I Only Tell My Friends (2011, New York Times #1 bestseller), Love Life (2014, New York Times bestseller).
  • He owns a $13 million estate known as "Stonehedge" on Hot Springs Road and a $9.5 million "retreat" in Montecito.

Awards

Rob Lowe's awards and honors, recognizing achievements and contributions throughout their career.​

  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2001)
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2002)
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame — Star for Television (2015)
  • Horatio Alger Award — Personal and Professional Achievement (2018)

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