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Chad Lowe

 
Actor: Chad Lowe
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  • Born: Jan 15, 1968 in New York City, New York
  • Occupation: Actor, Director
  • Active: '80s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Thriller
  • Career Highlights: April Morning, Silence of the Heart, In the Presence of Mine Enemies
  • First Major Screen Credit: Silence of the Heart (1984)

Biography

His career consistently overshadowed by that of his Brat Packer older brother, actor Chad Lowe has nevertheless endured to deliver numerous compelling performances in both television and film. From his unforgettable, Emmy-winning turn as the HIV-positive Jessie McKenna on television's Life Goes On to his turn as beloved singer John Denver in Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, Lowe's wide and varied roles have been a testament to his onscreen versatility. The Dayton, OH, native moved to Los Angeles with his family at the age of nine, and by 15, he knew his true calling. Inspired by the success of his brother Rob and encouraged by neighbor Martin Sheen to explore his talent, Lowe relocated to the East Coast to study acting under Alan Savage. Numerous theater productions were soon to follow, and after several small roles in television and film, Lowe charmed audiences by taking the lead in the 1984 sitcom Spencer. A gender-bending role in the 1989 comedy Nobody's Perfect provided more exposure for the emerging actor, though it wasn't until his breakthrough performance in the 1991-1993 seasons of Life Goes On that audiences truly realized his dramatic abilities. Taking inspiration for the role of HIV-positive Jessie from the AIDS-related death of his former manager Tim Wood, Lowe offered a moving portrayal of a young man's attempts to live with the deadly virus. In the years that followed, he could often be spotted in such made-for-television features as Candles in the Dark (1993) and Me and My Hormones (1996), and his role on the 1996 season of Melrose Place found him cast among some of television's hottest young stars. In September of 1997, Lowe married actress Hilary Swank, and that same year the couple would appear onscreen together in the Tinseltown satire Quiet Days in Hollywood. Lowe would continue to alternate between television and film, and roles in Floating (1999) and the television series Popular found him increasingly busy. After moving into directing with an episode of television's Law and Order: Special Victim's Unit, Lowe directed his Oscar-winning wife in the short films The Audition (2000) and The Space Between (2002). In 2003, Lowe could be seen in the romantic drama Red Betsy. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Chad Lowe
Born January 15, 1968 (1968-01-15) (age 41)
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Occupation Actor, director, producer
Years active 1984—
Spouse(s) Hilary Swank (1997-2006)

Charles “Chad” Lowe (born January 15, 1968) is an American television actor. He is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe. He won an Emmy Award for his starring role in Life Goes On as a man suffering with HIV. He has also had recurring roles on ER, Melrose Place, and Now and Again. One of his recent prominent roles was Deputy White House Chief of Staff Reed Pollock on the sixth season of 24.

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Biography

Career

Lowe began his acting career in his teens. An early role was the title character in the short-lived sitcom, Spencer, which he abruptly left. Later he co-starred with Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Urich in the 1987 made-for-TV film April Morning, which depicted the battle of Lexington in the American Revolutionary War.

Lowe made his directorial debut in 2000, with the short film "The Audition". He also directed Beautiful Ohio, released in 2007.

Personal life

Lowe was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Barbara (née Hepler), a teacher, and Chuck Lowe, a lawyer.

Chad was married to actress Hilary Swank between 1997 and 2006. Swank infamously forgot to thank Lowe during her acceptance speech after winning her first Academy Award in 2000 (for Boys Don't Cry), and she spent nearly every public appearance afterward making up for it. Upon winning her second Oscar in 2005 for Million Dollar Baby, Lowe was the first person she thanked. On January 9, 2006, Lowe and Swank announced their separation, and in May 2006, they announced their intention to divorce. Their divorce was finalized later that year, as discussed by Lowe during his January 24, 2007 interview on Larry King Live.[1]

On January 19, 2007, a representative announced that Lowe is dating producer Kim Painter.[2] On January 29, 2009, it was announced that they were expecting their first child in early summer 2009.[3] Daughter Mabel Painter Lowe was born on May 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Larry King Live Rush Transcript, CNN.
  2. ^ Jordan, Julie; Nicholas White (17 January 2007). "Chad Lowe Steps Out with His New Girlfriend". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20009124,00.html. 
  3. ^ CHAD LOWE - LOWE TO WELCOME FIRST CHILD, contactmusic.com, 29 January 2009.
  4. ^ Lowe's girlfriend gives birth to daughter upi.com

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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Drama Series

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