As anyone with even a passing knowledge of the Hollywood machine will no doubt already know, the acting business is incredibly competitive, to say the least. With that in mind, it is simply amazing when any actor manages to have a lengthy career at the top of the business, which is something that Rob Lowe definitely has accomplished.
As a successful and seemingly ageless actor, Rob Lowe has gotten to enjoy a seemingly endless array of perks. For example, Lowe has been famous for decades and that comes along with things like preferential treatment when he is in public, the adoration of millions, and much more. That said, it could easily be argued that the best thing that Lowe’s career has given him is massive paycheques for his work.
While there is no way for the general public to know exactly how much money Rob Lowe has, according to multiple reports, his net worth is $60 million. While most observers may assume where he earned all of that cash, in reality, Lowe has made money in many different ways over the years.
Major Movie Star
One of a slew of young actors who rose to prominence during the ‘80s, the media included Rob Lowe in a group they dubbed the Brat Pack. Memorably seen on the big screen with other members of that group in St. Elmo’s Fire, including Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson, that film turned Lowe into a movie star.
A bona fide teen idol during the ‘80s, Rob Lowe co-starred with lots of other young stars including Tom Cruise in The Outsiders. Involved in a major scandal in 1988, after a recording of him in an intimate moment with a young woman was leaked to the public, Lowe’s career took a major hit at that time.
Before too long Lowe’s movie career made a comeback, albeit in supporting roles more often than not. Hired to appear in a long list of comedies, Lowe had a memorable in films like the Austin Powers franchise, Wayne’s World, Tommy Boy, and The Invention of Lying.
Taking A Different Route
Once Rob Lowe became famous, he spent several years of his life principally focusing on movie roles. However, all of that changed once he took a starring role in The West Wing, an incredibly successful series that redefined his career. The Rob Lowe quit The West Wing, which was a shocking albeit not unheard of decision, Lowe tenure on the show received nearly universal praise.
After Rob Lowe made the surprising decision to leave a highly successful series, he quickly became a mainstay of network television. Unfortunately for him, several of Lowe’s initial post-West Wing shows failed to find a big enough audience. On the other hand, Lowe played a memorable role in the show Brothers & Sisters for 4 seasons.
After proving himself as a comedic actor on the big screen, Rob Lowe joined the cast of Parks and Recreation and quickly became one of that show’s highlights for many viewers. In recent years, Lowe has also starred in shows like The Grinder and 9-1-1: Lone Star, on top of voicing Simba in 23 episodes of Disney’s The Lion Guard.
Other Ways Rob Lowe Has Built His Fortune
Given the fact that starring in a movie or TV show or movie typically involves long hours on set, it makes sense that so many people assume that Rob Lowe has earned his fortune from acting alone. However, in reality, his interests are a lot more diverse than many observers realize. In fact, Rob Lowe has collected some large paycheques for other forms of work.
Able to land a deal with one of the top publishers in the world, Rob Lowe’s 2011 book “Stories I Only Tell My Friends was such a big hit that he has toured telling stories from it to live audiences. Still not through with the writing world, Lowe followed up his first book with a second memoir, “Love Life”, 3 years later and it too was a hit.
Due to the fact that Rob Lowe is a beloved celebrity, it was only a matter of time before some major brands came knocking at his door. Hired as DirecTV’s spokesperson in 2014, he has worked with that company for many years. On top of that, in 2017 he starred in several KFC commercials as an astronaut version of Colonel Sanders. Finally, Atkins Nutritionals hired Lowe as their spokesman due to his “low carb lifestyle”.
Finally, Rob Lowe is a businessman in his own right as he has brought a couple of products to the market. For example, Lowe has a men’s skincare product line called Profile which has been sold online and in Nordstrom stores, which says a lot since they sell many high-end products. Still not through, Lowe also has a fragrance called 18 Amber Wood.