Rob Lowe rose to fame in the 1980s for his roles in numerous memorable films, and he maintained this success throughout the following decade by appearing in movies and eventually taking on lead roles in several highly-rated television shows. Lowe has consistently worked in the entertainment industry and is widely recognized as a renowned actor.
Must-Watch Rob Lowe Movies & TV Shows
Wayne’s World
Wayne and Garth, played by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, are two close companions who enjoy listening to great music and producing their talk show on a local public access channel. Their show catches the attention of a producer, played by Rob Lowe, who aims to bring it to a wider audience by taking it to primetime television.
Gradually, Wayne and Garth come to realize that the producer of Lowe’s show has the intention of completely altering it and even stealing Wayne’s recent love interest. To save their show and Wayne’s romance, they must quickly devise a strategy to defeat Lowe’s character.
The Outsiders
Based on the novel of the same name, The Outsiders is a popular 1980s film that tells the story of a group of endearing delinquents known as the Greasers. As they navigate their lives with limited resources, they rely on their close-knit surrogate family.
The Greasers’ ongoing feud with the affluent and privileged Socs creates numerous conflicts throughout the movie. Rob Lowe plays the role of Ponyboy’s elder brother, Sodapop Curtis, and shares most of his scenes with best friend Tom Cruise and older brother Patrick Swayze.
Parks and Recreation
The TV show Parks and Recreation depicts the daily lives and work routines of local government workers in Pawnee, Indiana. It features a diverse and well-crafted cast of characters who bring both humor and emotion to the series.
In the popular sitcom, Rob Lowe takes on the role of Chris Traeger, a character who is easy to relate to. He was introduced towards the end of the second season and became a regular in the series.
The West Wing
The hit series created by Aaron Sorkin, The West Wing, centers around a group of optimistic government employees who work for President Bartlet (played by Martin Sheen).
This political drama tackles significant real-life issues and showcases them through its fictional characters, while also incorporating comedic moments. One of the main characters, speechwriter Sam Seaborn, was played by Rob Lowe for four seasons.
Tommy Boy
Tommy Boy features Chris Farley and David Spade as the main characters, with Farley playing a simple-minded man who inherits his father’s struggling auto parts factory after his father’s death. With the help of his organized and disciplined assistant (Spade), he tries to take over the company, but his assistant initially doubts his abilities.
Meanwhile, his stepmother (Bo Derek) is determined to sell the company and teams up with her new partner (Lowe) to make as much profit as possible, but Tommy is determined to rescue the company and save everyone’s jobs.
The Grinder
The Grinder features Rob Lowe as an actor who played a lawyer on TV for many years and then decides to give it a try in real life once the show concludes. He persuades his brother (Fred Savage) to let him join the law firm, despite having no formal legal education and only having experience from acting as a lawyer on television.
The series offers an entertaining and occasionally intense glimpse into the career of an actor once their most famous role has come to an end.
