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Rob Lowe Biography

Birth Name:Robert Hepler Lowe

Birth Place:Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

In 2000, he became the first male spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day fundraiser to help raise money for breast cancer research
Founded the Homeowner's Defense Fund in Santa Barbara, California
Was awarded the 2018 Horatio Alger Award for his professional and personal achievements
Is deaf in his right ear due to a virus he contracted as an infant
Got his big break as a teenager in the film "Thursday's Child․"
Quote: "One of the great gifts we get [as actors] is that we live on, frozen in time, forever․"
Quote: "When I was young and crazy, I was young and crazy․ It can be hard enough just to be in your teens ․․․ Then add fame, money, access, and every single person telling you that you're the greatest person who ever was, and it can be a recipe for disaster․"
Was in contention for the role of Dr․ Shepard on "Grey's Anatomy․"
Attended the same high school as fellow actors Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr․ and Sean Penn

Awards

1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1986Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: winner
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a New Drama Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2001TV Guide Award-Supporting Actor of the Year in a Drama Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2006OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2011INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2016BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2016People's Choice Award-Favorite Actor in a New TV Series: nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2024CCA Super Award-Best Actor in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
2024Family Film Award-Outstanding Actor in a TV Series: nominated