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Literally! with Rob Lowe

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Name:	Robert Hepler Lowe
Birthday:	March 17, 1964 (age 62 years), Born in Charlottesville, Virginia
Height:	5'11" (180 cm)
Education:	Harman Elementary School Oakwood Junior High School Santa Monica High School (Diploma) Savannah College of Art and Design (Honorary Doctorate)
Subscribers:	34.6K
Views:	4,419,072
YouTube Revenue:	$4.4K - $22.1K
Videos:	146
Channel Created:	November 2024

Overview

Robert Hepler Lowe is an American actor, producer, and director who rose to prominence as a member of the Brat Pack and is known for his roles in television series such as The West Wing, Parks and Recreation, and 9-1-1: Lone Star.

Latest News (Apr 27, 2026): Literally! with Rob Lowe released a new episode on April 23, 2026, featuring an interview with iconic filmmaker Baz Luhrmann to discuss his work on 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'. The podcast continues to encourage fan engagement through its 'LoweDown Line' voicemail segment, which is currently soliciting questions for an upcoming Mother's Day themed episode.

Early Life and Family

Robert Hepler Lowe was born on March 17, 1964, in Charlottesville, Virginia. His mother, Barbara Lynn Hepler, was a teacher, and his father, Charles Davis Lowe, was a trial lawyer. His parents divorced when he was young. He has a younger brother, Chad Lowe, who is also an actor. An undiagnosed case of the mumps in infancy left him completely deaf in his right ear.

Lowe was raised in Dayton, Ohio, and attended Oakwood Junior High School. He developed an interest in acting at a young age after seeing a local theater production. His first acting role came at the age of 12 in a summer theater production of Sherlock Holmes at Wright State University. Later, his mother remarried, and the family, including his mother and brother, moved to the Point Dume area of Malibu, California. In California, he attended Santa Monica High School, where his classmates included Charlie Sheen.

Career Beginnings

Lowe made his television debut at the age of 15 in the short-lived 1979 sitcom A New Kind of Family, where he played Tony Flanagan. Throughout the early 1980s, he took on various television roles. In 1983, he appeared in the television film Thursday’s Child, a role that earned him his first Golden Globe Award nomination.

His feature film debut came in 1983 with Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, where he was cast as Sodapop Curtis. This film was a significant starting point for several young actors of his generation.

Rise to Prominence

The mid-1980s marked Lowe’s rise to fame as a teen idol and a prominent member of the group of young actors dubbed the “Brat Pack”. He starred in a series of films that defined the era, including Class (1983), The Hotel New Hampshire (1984), Oxford Blues (1984), St. Elmo’s Fire (1985), and About Last Night… (1986). These roles solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood. He also received a second Golden Globe nomination for his supporting role in the 1987 film Square Dance.

Towards the end of the decade, he starred in the thriller Masquerade (1988). In 1988, a sex tape scandal impacted his career for several years. During the 1990s, he appeared in supporting roles in comedies like Wayne’s World (1992) and Tommy Boy (1995), and the science fiction film Contact (1997). He also played a role in the 1994 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand.

Resurgence and Major Television Roles

A significant resurgence in Lowe’s career occurred at the turn of the millennium when he returned to television. He was cast as Sam Seaborn, the Deputy Communications Director, in the acclaimed NBC political drama The West Wing (1999–2003, 2006). His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Award nominations. Lowe left the series in 2003 but returned for a few episodes in its final season.

Following The West Wing, he starred in the short-lived legal drama The Lyon’s Den (2003) and the medical drama Dr. Vegas (2004). From 2006 to 2010, he played Senator Robert McCallister on the ABC drama Brothers & Sisters.

In 2010, Lowe joined the cast of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation as the relentlessly positive city manager Chris Traeger. Initially a guest role, he became a series regular and remained with the show until 2014, returning for the finale in 2015 and a special episode in 2020. His other notable television roles from this period include recurring parts in Californication (2011-2014) and leading roles in The Grinder (2015–2016) and Code Black (2016–2018). He currently stars as Captain Owen Strand on the Fox drama 9-1-1: Lone Star, which began in 2020.

Filmmaking, Podcasting, and Personal Life

Beyond acting, Robert Hepler Lowe has worked as a filmmaker and producer. In 1994, he produced and starred in the film Frank and Jesse. He directed the television film The Bad Seed in 2018, a remake of the 1956 movie. He has also served as a producer on several television series, including The Lyon’s Den, Dr. Vegas, Wild Bill, and Mental Samurai, a competition series he also hosts.

Lowe is also a podcaster, hosting Literally! With Rob Lowe, where he conducts wide-ranging conversations with various guests. He also co-hosted a podcast about Parks and Recreation called Parks and Recollection. He is the author of two memoirs: Stories I Only Tell My Friends (2011) and Love Life (2014).

He married makeup artist Sheryl Berkoff in 1991. They have two sons, Matthew Edward Lowe and John Owen Lowe.

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Human Profile
Name:	Austin Robert Butler
Birthday:	August 17, 1991 (age 34 years), Born in Anaheim, California
Height:	6'0" (183 cm)
Education:	Anaheim Public Schools Home-schooled (GED)

Overview

Austin Robert Butler is an American actor best known for his award-winning portrayal of Elvis Presley in the biographical drama Elvis and for his roles in major film productions including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Dune: Part Two.

Latest News (Apr 27, 2026): s regarding the upcoming Miami Vice film starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan were recently released, revealing an official title and a tentative release date for the project.

Early Life and Family

Austin Robert Butler was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California. His mother, Lori Anne, was an aesthetician who also ran a daycare from their home, and his father, David Butler, is a real estate appraiser. He has an older sister named Ashley. His parents divorced amicably when he was seven years old. Butler’s mother passed away from cancer in 2014, an event that deeply affected him.

At the age of thirteen, Butler was approached by a representative from a background-acting management company at the Orange County Fair, which sparked his interest in the entertainment industry. He subsequently began taking acting classes. To accommodate his burgeoning acting schedule, Butler was homeschooled after the seventh grade. He completed his formal high school education by passing the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE).

Career Beginnings

Austin Robert Butler began his professional acting career with uncredited background work on various television shows. His first recurring role was as Zippy Brewster on the Nickelodeon series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, where he appeared in 41 episodes. He went on to have guest roles on several other popular shows for young audiences, including Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and Nickelodeon’s iCarly and Zoey 101.

His feature film debut came in 2009 with the family adventure comedy Aliens in the Attic. He continued to work in television, securing recurring roles in the CW drama Life Unexpected and the ABC Family series Switched at Birth. He also appeared in the television movie The Bling Ring (2011).

Rise to Prominence

Butler’s career gained significant momentum when he was cast in leading roles in two television series. He played Sebastian Kydd in The CW’s Sex and the City prequel, The Carrie Diaries, which aired from 2013 to 2014. Following this, he took on the lead role of Wil Ohmsford in the fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles, which ran from 2016 to 2017.

In 2018, Butler made his Broadway debut in a revival of Eugene O’Neill’s The Iceman Cometh, starring alongside Denzel Washington. This role marked a significant step in his transition to more mature and complex characters.

Major Work and Critical Acclaim

A turning point in Austin Robert Butler’s film career came with his role as Manson Family member Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. This role brought him wider recognition from critics and audiences.

His most acclaimed role to date is his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biographical film Elvis. For his performance, Butler received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award, as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Following this success, he has starred in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air and the science fiction epic Dune: Part Two.

Personal Life

Austin Robert Butler was in a long-term relationship with actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2020. Since 2021, he has been in a relationship with model Kaia Gerber.

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Name:	Jacob Nathaniel Elordi
Birthday:	June 26, 1997 (age 28 years), Born in Brisbane, Australia
Height:	6'5" (196 cm)

Overview

Jacob Nathaniel Elordi is an Australian actor known for his roles in The Kissing Booth film trilogy and the HBO drama series Euphoria, as well as for his performances in the films Priscilla and Saltburn.

Latest News (Apr 27, 2026): Jacob Elordi has been making headlines following reports of a burgeoning romance with Kendall Jenner after the two were spotted at Coachella. Additionally, he was recently seen shopping in Beverly Hills and appeared in the newly released trailer for Ridley Scott's upcoming thriller, The Dog Stars.

Early life and educational background

Jacob Nathaniel Elordi was born on June 26, 1997, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Jacob Nathaniel Elordi is the son of John and Melissa Elordi and has three older sisters. Jacob Nathaniel Elordi is of Basque descent through paternal lineage. For primary and secondary education, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi attended St. Kevin’s College in Toorak, Melbourne, and later St. Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, in Brisbane. Jacob Nathaniel Elordi developed an interest in acting during these school years, participating in various school drama productions.

Early professional acting roles

The professional career of Jacob Nathaniel Elordi began with appearances in short films and minor roles. Jacob Nathaniel Elordi gained early experience on a major film set as an uncredited extra in the 2017 production Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Following this, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi secured a role in the Australian film Swinging Safari, which was released in 2018. During this period, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi relocated to the United States to pursue further opportunities in the American film and television industry.

Breakthrough on Netflix and HBO

In 2018, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi achieved international recognition for the role of Noah Flynn in the Netflix romantic comedy The Kissing Booth. The film’s commercial success led to Jacob Nathaniel Elordi reprising the role in two sequels, The Kissing Booth 2 and The Kissing Booth 3. In 2019, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi began starring as Nate Jacobs in the HBO drama series Euphoria. The performance provided Jacob Nathaniel Elordi with a platform to portray a complex and antagonistic character, marking a departure from previous roles in the teen romance genre.

Leading roles in feature films

Following the success of television and streaming projects, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi moved into lead roles in various cinematic productions. In 2022, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi appeared in the psychological thriller Deep Water. In 2023, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi portrayed Elvis Presley in the biographical film Priscilla, directed by Sofia Coppola. That same year, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi starred in the emerald-fennell-directed film Saltburn, playing the character Felix Catton. Jacob Nathaniel Elordi was also cast as the monster in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein.

Personal interests and public image

Jacob Nathaniel Elordi has frequently expressed an interest in photography and cinematography, often seen using film cameras on film sets. Jacob Nathaniel Elordi has cited several classic actors and directors as primary influences on a professional approach to the craft of acting. While maintaining a presence in the public eye due to high-profile film projects, Jacob Nathaniel Elordi has maintained a degree of privacy regarding personal relationships. Jacob Nathaniel Elordi resides primarily in the United States and continues to participate in both independent and major studio film projects.

Human Profile
Name:	Steven James Zahn
Birthday:	November 13, 1967 (age 58 years), Born in Marshall, Minnesota
Education:	Kennedy Elementary School Robbinsdale Cooper High School (Diploma) Gustavus Adolphus College, Drama American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (MFA), Theater Northern Kentucky University (Honorary PhD), Fine Arts

Overview

Steve Zahn is an American actor known for his versatile roles in films such as That Thing You Do!, Happy, Texas, and Rescue Dawn, as well as his acclaimed performances in television series including Treme and The White Lotus.

Latest News (Apr 28, 2026): There are no newsworthy developments, collaborations, or appearances reported for Steve Zahn within the past seven days.

Early life and education

Steven James Zahn was born on November 22, 1967, in Marshall, Minnesota. His father, Carleton Edward Zahn, was a Lutheran minister, and his mother, Zelda Zahn, was a bookstore clerk and YMCA administrator. Steven James Zahn spent his early childhood in Mankato, Minnesota, where he attended Kennedy Elementary School before moving to the suburbs of Minneapolis. He graduated from Robbinsdale Cooper High School in 1986. Following high school, Steven James Zahn enrolled at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, but he left the institution after one year to focus on professional acting. He later completed a two-year training program at the American Repertory Theater’s Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University.

Career beginnings in theater

The acting career of Steven James Zahn began on the stage in Minnesota. He performed in a production of Biloxi Blues at the Old Log Theater and later secured a role in the national touring company of the musical Bye Bye Birdie. After moving to New York City, Steven James Zahn met actor Ethan Hawke while performing in the play Sophistry at Playwrights Horizons. This association led to his first major film role when he was cast in the 1994 comedy-drama Reality Bites, directed by Ben Stiller. In this film, Steven James Zahn portrayed Sammy Gray, a character navigating life in the early 1990s.

Breakthrough and comedic recognition

Steven James Zahn achieved widespread recognition in 1996 for his performance as Lenny Haise in the film That Thing You Do!, which was written and directed by Tom Hanks. His portrayal of the energetic guitarist established his reputation for comedic timing. In 1998, Steven James Zahn appeared in the crime comedy Out of Sight, directed by Steven Soderbergh, and the romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail. In 1999, he starred in the independent film Happy, Texas, playing an escaped convict who poses as a beauty pageant consultant. For this performance, Steven James Zahn received a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.

Major film and television work

Throughout the 2000s, Steven James Zahn maintained a prolific schedule in both mainstream and independent cinema. He starred in the road thriller Joy Ride (2001) and the action-adventure film Sahara (2005). Steven James Zahn received critical praise for his dramatic turn as a prisoner of war in the 2006 Werner Herzog film Rescue Dawn. Between 2010 and 2012, Steven James Zahn played Frank Heffley in the first three installments of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. On television, Steven James Zahn held a primary role as Davis McAlary in the HBO series Treme from 2010 to 2013. In 2017, he provided the voice and motion-capture performance for the character Bad Ape in War for the Planet of the Apes. Steven James Zahn earned an Emmy Award nomination for his role as Mark Mossbacher in the first season of the HBO series The White Lotus.

Personal life and Kentucky residence

Steven James Zahn married Robyn Peterman in 1994, after the two met during a touring production of Bye Bye Birdie. The couple has two children: a son named Henry and a daughter named Audrey. In the late 1990s, Steven James Zahn and his family moved from New York City to a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. Steven James Zahn manages the property, which includes horses and goats, and he is an enthusiast of military history. He often participates in local community events and has served as a guest lecturer at nearby universities. Steven James Zahn continues to work in the film and television industry while maintaining his permanent residence in rural Kentucky.

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Name:	Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick
Birthday:	November 13, 1991 (age 34 years), Born in Toronto, Canada
Height:	6'0" (183 cm)
Education:	Montcrest School Etobicoke School of the Arts (Diploma), Drama

Overview

Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick is a Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Rodrick Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film franchise and for his roles in the television series The 100 and films such as Adoration and Oppenheimer.

Latest News (Apr 28, 2026): Devon Bostick currently stars alongside Barbie Ferreira in the Montreal-set film Mile End Kicks, which was recently highlighted as a notable Canadian production during the lead-up to the Canadian Screen Awards.

Birth and Family Background

Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick was born on November 13, 1991, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was raised in a family with deep ties to the entertainment industry. His mother, Stephanie Gorin, is a casting director for stage and screen, and his father, Joe Bostick, is an actor and film fight coordinator. His brother, Jesse Bostick, also pursued a career in acting.

Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto, where he majored in drama. This formal training complemented his early exposure to professional film sets through his parents’ work. He began auditioning for roles while in elementary school, securing his first professional television credit in 1998.

Initial Television and Film Roles

The early professional career of Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick consisted of guest appearances on various Canadian television series and roles in independent films. He appeared in the forensic drama Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science and the science fiction series Odyssey 5. In 2004, he secured a role in the horror film Godsend, appearing alongside Robert De Niro and Rebecca Romijn.

Following this, Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick appeared in recurring roles in television series such as Degrassi: The Next Generation and Being Erica. A significant milestone in his early career occurred in 2008 when he was cast as the lead character, Simon, in Atom Egoyan’s drama Adoration. The film, which explores themes of identity and technology, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and earned Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick critical praise for his portrayal of a high school student grappling with his family’s past.

Breakthrough and Commercial Success

In 2010, Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick achieved wider international recognition when he was cast as Rodrick Heffley in the film adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. His portrayal of the main protagonist’s antagonistic older brother became a central feature of the franchise. He reprised the role in two sequels: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012).

During this period, he also diversified his portfolio by appearing in genre films. He played the character Brent Abbott in Saw VI and appeared in George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead. These roles established his ability to transition between youth-oriented comedies and more mature, darker subject matter.

Mature Television and Film Projects

In 2014, Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick joined the main cast of the post-apocalyptic science fiction series The 100. He portrayed Jasper Jordan, a character who evolved from a comic-relief figure into a central part of the show’s exploration of trauma and mental health. He remained with the series for four seasons, concluding his tenure in 2017.

Following his departure from The 100, Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick appeared in several high-profile film productions. In 2017, he played the character Silver in the Netflix film Okja, directed by Bong Joon-ho. He later joined the ensemble cast of Christopher Nolan’s 2023 biographical thriller Oppenheimer, portraying the real-life physicist Seth Neddermeyer. On television, he was cast as a series regular in the action-comedy series FUBAR, playing the son of a CIA operative portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Professional Range and Personal Life

Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick has maintained a presence in both mainstream Hollywood productions and independent cinema. In addition to acting, he has expressed interest in the technical aspects of filmmaking, including directing and music video production. He has directed several short films and music videos, reflecting his background in the arts.

Devon Kenneth Thomas Bostick resides primarily in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his versatility as a character actor, moving between comedic, dramatic, and genre-specific roles throughout his decades-long career. His early work in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise continues to be a point of cultural reference for a generation of viewers, while his later work in prestige drama and international television has established his standing as a seasoned performer.

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Zach Gordon

Human Profile
Name:	Zachary Adam Gordon
Birthday:	February 15, 1998 (age 28 years), Born in Oak Park, California
Education:	Oak Park High School (Diploma) Chapman University (No Degree), Directing Sanford Meisner Center (Certificate), Acting
Subscribers:	20.6K
Views:	4,347,007
YouTube Revenue:	$4.3K - $21.7K
Videos:	206
Channel Created:	September 2020

Overview

Zachary Adam Gordon is an American actor and voice actor best known for his portrayal of Greg Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film franchise and for his voice work in projects such as Bubble Guppies and Genshin Impact.

Latest News (Apr 28, 2026): There are no newsworthy developments, collaborations, or public appearances reported for Zach Gordon within the past seven days.

Early life and education

Zachary Adam Gordon was born on February 15, 1998, in Oak Park, California. He was raised in a Jewish household by his parents, Linda and Kenneth Gordon, and grew up alongside two brothers, Joshua and Kyle. Zachary Adam Gordon attended local public schools in the Oak Park area and graduated from Oak Park High School. Following his secondary education, he enrolled at Chapman University to study at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, balancing his academic pursuits with a professional acting career that began in his childhood.

Initial acting and voice roles

The professional career of Zachary Adam Gordon began in the mid-2000s with various guest appearances on television programs and roles in feature films. His early television credits include appearances on the sitcoms How I Met Your Mother and All of Us. During this period, he also established himself as a voice actor, providing the voice for Gil in the animated series Bubble Guppies and voicing characters in Ni Hao, Kai-Lan and The Mighty B!. In film, he appeared in the 2007 comedy-drama Georgia Rule and had a role in National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid success

Zachary Adam Gordon achieved significant professional recognition in 2010 when he was cast as the protagonist, Greg Heffley, in the live-action film adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The film was a commercial success and led to two sequels featuring the same primary cast: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012). His performance in the franchise earned him several accolades, including multiple Young Artist Awards. These films established Zachary Adam Gordon as a prominent figure in youth-oriented cinema during the early 2010s.

Transition to adult roles

As Zachary Adam Gordon transitioned into adulthood, he expanded his filmography to include a wider range of genres and media. In 2016, he played the recurring role of Blotter in the Freeform horror-drama series Dead of Summer. He continued to work in television with guest roles in series such as The Good Doctor and a recurring role as Tate in the drama Good Trouble. He also remained active in voice acting for video games and animation, notably taking over the role of Tighnari in the English version of the popular action role-playing game Genshin Impact. His later film work includes the 2023 horror film Dreamcatcher.

Personal life and digital presence

Zachary Adam Gordon maintains a presence in digital media through his official YouTube channel, where he documents aspects of his professional life, shares creative projects, and interacts with his audience. His online content often includes behind-the-scenes footage from his acting work and personal vlogs. Outside of his acting and voice-over work, he has been involved in various charitable endeavors and remains active in the Southern California creative community. Zachary Adam Gordon continues to pursue opportunities in both traditional film and television as well as emerging digital platforms.

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