Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

1964-03-17 Charlottesville, Virginia, USA 101 Credits

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Robert Hepler "Rob" Lowe (born March 17, 1964) is an American actor. Lowe came to prominence after appearing in films such as The Outsiders, Oxford Blues, About Last Night..., and St. Elmo's Fire. On television, Lowe is known for his role as Sam Seaborn on The West Wing and his role as Senator Robert McCallister on Brothers & Sisters. He is currently a main cast member of Parks and Recreation, playing the role of Chris Traeger. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rob Lowe, licensed und...

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The Third Parent

The Third Parent

2025

as Mason 'Cap' Hollow

Acting

A neighborhood Fourth of July celebration is interrupted by a ferociously bizarre anomaly who overpowers a family in order to teach them how to become...

Paddy Chayefsky: Collector of Words

2025

as Self

Acting

A feature documentary profiling the most revered screenwriter in movie history, Paddy Chayefsky stands alone as the only writer to win three solo Acad...

Inside the Mind of a Dog

Inside the Mind of a Dog

2024

as Self - Narrator (voice)

7.7
Acting

Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.

BRATS

BRATS

2024

as Self

6.0
Acting

In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies. H...

Dog Gone

Dog Gone

2023

as John Marshall

6.2
Acting

When his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication.

Dog Gone

Dog Gone

2023

Executive Producer

6.2
Producing

When his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication.

Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War

Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War

2022

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Acting

ESPN Films’ latest documentary “Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War” will debut Tuesday, September 27 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. In 1977 and 1978, the New York...

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

2021

as Self - Host / Narrator (voice)

5.9
Acting

One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

2021

Executive Producer

5.9
Producing

One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

2020

as Sam Seaborn

8.0
Acting

Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along...

The Happy Days of Garry Marshall

The Happy Days of Garry Marshall

2020

as Self

7.7
Acting

In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of ...

A Parks and Recreation Special

A Parks and Recreation Special

2020

as Chris Traeger

7.6
Acting

Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.

The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation

The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation

2020

as Chris Traeger

8.0
Acting

As a lead-in to the highly anticipated special that brings back one of the most admired comedies in TV history, NBC and The Paley Center for Media col...

The Knight Before Christmas

The Knight Before Christmas

2019

as Derek

6.4
Acting

A medieval English knight is magically transported to present day where he ends up falling for a high school science teacher.

Holiday in the Wild

Holiday in the Wild

2019

as Derek Holliston

6.5
Acting

When her husband abruptly ends their marriage, empty nester Kate embarks on a solo second honeymoon in Africa, finding purpose and potential romance.

Holiday in the Wild

Holiday in the Wild

2019

Executive Producer

6.5
Producing

When her husband abruptly ends their marriage, empty nester Kate embarks on a solo second honeymoon in Africa, finding purpose and potential romance.

I Am Patrick Swayze

I Am Patrick Swayze

2019

as Self

7.0
Acting

An inside look at the life of Patrick Swayze as told by the people who knew him best.

The Bad Seed

The Bad Seed

2018

as David

7.0
Acting

A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.

The Bad Seed

The Bad Seed

2018

Executive Producer, Director

7.0
Producing Directing

A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.

Super Troopers 2

Super Troopers 2

2018

as Guy Le Franc

5.9
Acting

When an international border dispute arises between the U.S. and Canada, the Super Troopers- Mac, Thorny, Foster, Rabbit and Farva, are called in to s...

Calgary '88

Calgary '88

2018

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Acting

A look back at the men's and ladies figure skating competition of the 1988 Winter Olympics, voiced by iconic actor and acclaimed author Rob Lowe.

The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar

The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar

2017

as Simba (voice)

8.3
Acting

Kion and the Guard take on the ultimate challenge when a ruthless enemy returns to the Pride Lands and threatens the Circle of Life. With the arrival ...

How to Be a Latin Lover

How to Be a Latin Lover

2017

as Rick

6.9
Acting

An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song

2017

as Self

8.0
Acting

Elton John on his extraordinary career and his songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

2016

as Reece Tenneson

6.1
Acting

Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creature named Creech. To protect hi...

1984 – The Season That Saved Football

1984 – The Season That Saved Football

2016

as Narrator (voice)

Acting

The 1984 NFL season, which began at a time when the league was facing declining ratings, the lingering effects of the 1982 NFL strike, and the upstart...

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe

Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe

2016

as Self

6.6
Acting

It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

Pocket Listing

Pocket Listing

2016

as Frank Hunter

6.4
Acting

A satirical thriller about L.A.'s real estate roller coaster. Double crosses, adultery, murder, mistaken identity, and revenge ensues when a mysteriou...

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016

as Simba (voice)

6.7
Acting

Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young ani...

Beautiful & Twisted

Beautiful & Twisted

2015

as Ben Novack Jr.

5.4
Acting

Following the murder of hotel heir Ben Novack Jr., police focus their investigation on his wife, Narcy.

I Hate Christian Laettner

I Hate Christian Laettner

2015

as Self

7.1
Acting

He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He's the only player to start in four consecutive Final Fours...

The Interview

The Interview

2014

as Self (uncredited)

6.2
Acting

Dave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapaport run the celebrity tabloid show "Skylark Tonight". When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North ...

Sex Tape

Sex Tape

2014

as Hank

5.4
Acting

When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense – but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark...

Drew Peterson: Untouchable

Drew Peterson: Untouchable

2014

as Drew Peterson

5.4
Acting

The story of Drew Peterson, who is charged with the death of his third wife after the mysterious disappearance of his fourth wife.

Killing Kennedy

Killing Kennedy

2013

as John F. Kennedy

5.8
Acting

Drama documentary based on Bill O'Reilly's and Martin Dugard's 2012 non-fiction book "Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot". It follows the parallel li...

Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

2013

as Dr. Jack Startz

6.6
Acting

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Knife Fight

Knife Fight

2013

as Paul Turner

5.1
Acting

A political strategist juggling three clients questions whether or not to take the high road as the ugly side of his work begins to haunt him.

Prosecuting Casey Anthony

Prosecuting Casey Anthony

2013

as Jeff Ashton

5.7
Acting

"Prosecuting Casey Anthony" reveals Florida prosecutor, Jeff Ashton’s inside story of the true crime drama that captivated and then shocked the natio...

I Melt with You

I Melt with You

2011

as Jonathan

5.3
Acting

Former college friends meet up for a reunion that leads them to face the apparent disillusionment that defines their lives. After a week of excessive ...

I Melt with You

I Melt with You

2011

Executive Producer

5.3
Producing

Former college friends meet up for a reunion that leads them to face the apparent disillusionment that defines their lives. After a week of excessive ...

Breakaway

Breakaway

2011

as Dan Winters

5.4
Acting

A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, d...

WWII in HD: The Air War

WWII in HD: The Air War

2010

as Narrator (voice)

8.6
Acting

Follows the incredible stories of three 8th Air Force airmen and Stars & Stripes reporter Andy Rooney during the bloody year leading up to D-Day again...

Prequel: The Dawn of Lying

Prequel: The Dawn of Lying

2009

as Brad Kessler

2.0
Acting

Short film that serves as a prequel to The Invention of Lying.

Too Late to Say Goodbye

Too Late to Say Goodbye

2009

as Bart Corbin

5.6
Acting

Jenn Corbin seems to have it all; the perfect husband, children and life. But when this suburban wife and mother in an upscale Atlanta suburb, commits...

The Invention of Lying

The Invention of Lying

2009

as Brad Kessler

6.2
Acting

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.

Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s

Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s

2007

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

Looking back to the 1980's at the celebrities in the press and on television for all the wrong reasons doing all the wrong things. It doesn't matter w...

Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming

Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming

2007

as Ted Cogan

4.8
Acting

A soldier returns home from the Iraq war only to be haunted by visions of the dead.

A Perfect Day

A Perfect Day

2006

as Rob Harlan

4.3
Acting

A family man is warned he has only forty days to live.

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

2006

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Featuring Robert Crumb, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiny Tim, Russ Meyer and more this volume of the “Midnight Blue” collection focuses on celebrities.

The Christmas Blessing

The Christmas Blessing

2005

as Robert Layton

6.1
Acting

Nathan Andrews is all grown up. As a young doctor, Nathan finds himself questioning his career choice, so he goes to his hometown to soul search and r...

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

2005

as Self

Acting

Join director Francis Coppola and his remarkable cast as they reminisce about their experiences shooting "The Outsiders" in 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking

2005

as Jeff Megall

7.2
Acting

Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remai...

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

2005

as Rob Lowe

4.2
Acting

Hungry for an A-list interview that could launch him into the gossip-page stratosphere, Jiminy Glick, a small-time journalist with big aspirations and...

Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers

2004

as Lloyd Rockwell

5.5
Acting

When a man and a woman swap jobs and cities temporarily, they face many problems large and small, but their phone calls develop into romance.

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003

Acting

From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i...

View from the Top

View from the Top

2003

as Co-Pilot Steve Bench

5.5
Acting

No one thought Donna would go very far. But when she sets her sights on becoming a first-class international flight attendant, Donna throws caution to...

The Christmas Shoes

The Christmas Shoes

2002

as Robert Layton

6.8
Acting

Two separate stories mesh - in the first, a young music teacher, Maggie Andrews, begins dying of a heart condition and her son Nathan tries to get a p...

Austin Powers in Goldmember

Austin Powers in Goldmember

2002

as Middle Number Two

6.0
Acting

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—...

Framed

Framed

2002

as Mike Santini

5.2
Acting

New York detective Mike Santini is enjoying a holiday with his family when he spots Eddie Meyers a fugitive from justice who might be the key witness ...

Jane Doe

Jane Doe

2001

as David Doe

6.3
Acting

A woman's son is snatched and she must follow his kidnappers’ instructions to get him back. But when she’s framed for murder by a government departmen...

Proximity

Proximity

2001

as William Conroy

3.8
Acting

When William Conroy (Rob Lowe), a former college professor, is sentenced to life in prison for vehicular manslaughter it seems his life is over. But w...

One Hell of a Guy

One Hell of a Guy

2000

as Nick

3.6
Acting

When the Devil's favourite demon, Nick (Rob Lowe), is sent to corrupt the soul of Cassie Springer (Alexandra Powers), the last thing he expected was t...

The Specials

The Specials

2000

as The Weevil

5.1
Acting

America's seventh best superhero team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. Lifelong fan Nightbird joins the group just in time for the gr...

Escape Under Pressure

Escape Under Pressure

2000

as John Spencer

5.1
Acting

A luxury cruise liner is requisitioned by the Greek government in an attempt to give safe passage to national treasures worth millions of pounds. The ...

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

1999

as Young Number Two

6.3
Acting

When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with ...

Dead Silent

Dead Silent

1999

as Kevin Finney

5.3
Acting

Julia Kerbridge is working hard to get her doctorate. Suddenly, she finds herself the guardian of her young niece, Amanda, after the 7-year-old witnes...

Outrage

Outrage

1998

as Tom Casey

5.5
Acting

Tom Casey reports to the police some youngsters stealing from cars. He becomes the target of the 3 teenagers, who start to terrorise him and his famil...

For Hire

For Hire

1997

as Mitch Lawrence

4.7
Acting

Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife. When one of his clie...

Crazy Six

Crazy Six

1997

as Billie, aka Crazy Six

4.3
Acting

In a crumbling Europe, powerful mafia families have emerged from the anarchy to vie for control of the lucrative arms trade.

Hostile Intent

Hostile Intent

1997

as Mike Cleary

5.5
Acting

Paint-ball playing computer geeks who invent a computer chip which can keep the government or any agency from gaining access to computer files are tar...

Midnight Man

Midnight Man

1997

as Sean Dillon

4.8
Acting

British soldiers force a recently captured IRA terrorist to cooperate with them and then assign him to go undercover with a gang of terrorists and pre...

Contact

Contact

1997

as Richard Rank

7.4
Acting

A radio astronomer receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal ever picked up on Earth. As the world powers scramble to decipher the message and ...

Desert's Edge

1997

Director, Writer

Directing Writing

The story of an aspiring actress, a down-on-his-luck photographer, and their fateful trip into the desert.

Living in Peril

Living in Peril

1997

as Walter Woods

4.6
Acting

The young architect Walter leaves his wife Linda to go to L.A. to draw a mansion for Harrison. On the highway a truck driver almost drives him off the...

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

1997

as Decapitated Henchman's Friend (uncredited)

6.6
Acting

As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy. But can he stop me...

On Dangerous Ground

On Dangerous Ground

1996

as Sean Dillon

4.8
Acting

Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy (he was organizing against apartheid, and left in fear of his life) to bury h...

Mulholland Falls

Mulholland Falls

1996

as Hoodlum

6.0
Acting

In 1950s Los Angeles, a special crime squad of the LAPD investigates the murder of a young woman.

Fox Hunt

Fox Hunt

1996

as Edison Pettibone

Acting

TV buff, Jack Fremont, uses his knowledge to stop a nuclear attack by a Russian seeking recognition for his work in television and espionage.

First Degree

First Degree

1995

as Det. Rick Mallory

7.1
Acting

A homicide detective falls for a murder victim's wife, who is also the prime suspect.

Tommy Boy

Tommy Boy

1995

as Paul Burns (uncredited)

6.8
Acting

To save the family business, two ne’er-do-well traveling salesmen hit the road with disastrously funny consequences.

Frank & Jesse

Frank & Jesse

1994

as Jesse James

5.2
Acting

At the end of the Civil War, Frank and Jesse James and other former guerillas who rode with Quantrill and Bill Anderson take the oath of allegiance to...

The Stand

The Stand

1994

as Nick Andros

Acting

After a deadly plague kills most of the world's population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the othe...

Suddenly, Last Summer

Suddenly, Last Summer

1993

as Doctor Cukrowicz

6.8
Acting

The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane;...

The Finest Hour

The Finest Hour

1992

as Lawrence Hammer

4.7
Acting

Macho Lawrence 'Larry' Hammer and frailer Dean Mazzoli initially rival as U.S. Navy SEAL trainees, but become buddies in instructor chief petty office...

Wayne's World

Wayne's World

1992

as Benjamin Kane

6.7
Acting

The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World...

The Dark Backward

The Dark Backward

1991

as Dirk Delta

5.6
Acting

A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how gre...

If the Shoe Fits

If the Shoe Fits

1990

as Francesco Salvitore

5.5
Acting

A modern Cinderella in Paris: While the plain Kelly Carter works as a dresser for the famous fashion designer Francesco, she dreams of designing shoes...

Bad Influence

Bad Influence

1990

as Alex

6.0
Acting

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disapp...

Illegally Yours

Illegally Yours

1988

as Richard Dice

4.2
Acting

Called up for jury duty, Richard Dice finds his first crush and only real, but unrequited love, on trial for murder. Richard desperately tries to prov...

Masquerade

Masquerade

1988

as Tim Whalen

5.6
Acting

A recently orphaned heiress meets a young racing yacht captain on Long Island. He shows interest in her and, being heiress to $200,000,000, love may n...

Square Dance

Square Dance

1987

as Rory

4.5
Acting

An awkward 13-year-old leaves her cranky grandfather in rural Texas, to live with her mother in Fort Worth.

Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick

Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick

1986

as Self

Acting

TYSON WINS W.B.C. CHAMPIONSHIP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 22— Mike Tyson made history tonight. The 20-year-old slugger from Catskill, N.Y., became the yo...

About Last Night...

About Last Night...

1986

as Danny Martin

6.0
Acting

A man and woman meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the interference of their disapproving friends.

Youngblood

Youngblood

1986

as Dean Youngblood

6.1
Acting

A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his...

St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985

as Billy Hicks

6.1
Acting

A group of friends graduates from the halls of Georgetown University into lives that revolve around sex and career aspirations. Kirby waits tables to ...

Oxford Blues

Oxford Blues

1984

as Nick De Angelo

5.5
Acting

A young American hustler in Las Vegas spots a rich English Lady. Smitten, he pursues her to England, where his only chance of getting together with he...

The Hotel New Hampshire

The Hotel New Hampshire

1984

as John Berry

5.6
Acting

Over the course of several years beginning in the 1950s, a man and his oddball family run hotels in New England and Vienna, as unexpected events chang...

Class

Class

1983

as Skip

6.0
Acting

Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the ...

The Outsiders

The Outsiders

1983

as Sodapop Curtis

7.2
Acting

When two poor Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a vicious gang, the Socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount ...

Thursday's Child

Thursday's Child

1983

as Sam Alden

1.0
Acting

Sam Alden is the 17-year-old high school star player in baseball who seems to have it all. However, his family notices that he is often bothered with ...

Schoolboy Father

Schoolboy Father

1980

as Charles Elderberry

2.0
Acting

High school senior discovers his summer girlfriend has given birth to his child, and decides to fight for custody.