Rob Lowe

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Characters played by Rob Lowe

Sam Seaborn — The West Wing (1999)

A series regular portrayed by Rob Lowe. He planned to leave toward the end of season four due to salary dissatisfaction and shifting narrative focus. His exit was written to allow for future returns, and he later appeared as a guest in the final season and a 2020 special.

Robert McCallister — Brothers and Sisters (2006)

Robert is connected to one of the show's recurring political storylines through his career and his relationship with Kitty. His personal and political life is presented alongside Kitty's, making him relevant to her development and to the series' broader exploration of how public responsibilities affect the Walker family's relationships.

Owen Strand — 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)

Former NYFD firefighter who accepts command of Austin's Fire House 126 after a devastating fertilizer explosion. He battles early-stage cancer and personal struggles while rebuilding the station with a focus on diversity and progressive ideals.

Simba — The Lion Guard (2016)

Simba is the father of Kion and the mate of Nala. The plot establishes that the Lion Guard is traditionally led by the second-born child of the King and Queen, while Kion is connected to Simba's royal family. Simba's son later takes responsibility for protecting the Pride Lands.

Hank — Sex Tape (2014)

Annie's potential boss who unknowingly possesses one of the iPads containing the sex tape. Annie uses a charity ruse to distract him while Jay searches for the device, leading to a tense confrontation with Hank's guard dog.

Dr. Jack Startz — Behind the Candelabra (2013)

A plastic surgeon who transforms Scott's appearance to mirror Liberace's features and prescribes weight-loss drugs that inadvertently fuel Scott's addiction and psychological distress.

Young Number Two — Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

Younger version of Dr. Evil's right-hand man.

Middle Number Two — Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

Intermediate version of Dr. Evil's henchman.

Brad Kessler — The Invention of Lying (2009)

Mark's arrogant and jealous rival who pursues Anna romantically. His selfish and cruel demeanor contrasts sharply with Mark's moral and emotional growth.

Reece Tenneson — Monster Trucks (2016)

Reece Tenneson is Terravex Oil's CEO and the executive responsible for containing the drilling accident. Concerned with protecting the company's image, he orders poison injected into the creatures' habitat and sends Burke to kill the captured specimens. His crimes are exposed, and he is arrested.

Sodapop Curtis — The Outsiders (1983)

Sodapop Curtis is Ponyboy Curtis's older brother and Darrel Curtis's younger brother. He shares the Curtis home after their parents' deaths and supports Ponyboy during the crisis. While Ponyboy and Johnny Cade are hiding, Sodapop sends a note urging Ponyboy to return home and reports that Cherry will testify for them.

Decapitated Henchman's Friend (uncredited) — Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

Associate of a slain villain's minion.

Career Overview

Rob Lowe has 160 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Austin Powers with 3 titles. Signature works include The Hotel New Hampshire, 9-1-1: Lone Star, Sex Tape. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
160
Birth Date
1964-03-17
Birth Place
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q296505), public domain (CC0).