Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe is an American actor who rose to fame in the 1980s as part of the "Brat Pack," a group of young actors appearing in teen-oriented films.
After tabloid scandals threatened his career, he reinvented himself through television roles in *The West Wing* and *Parks and Recreation*, becoming known for self-deprecating humor about his good looks and past controversies.
1985 coming-of-age ensemble picture
- West WingPresidential office area
- Wayne's WorldAmateur cable access program
- The StandTestimony-giving location
- CalifornicationWestern values spreading outward
Eighties young actor group
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- teen idolYoung star adored by adolescents
- agelessWithout apparent deterioration
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
handsome · photogenic · charming · debonair · dashing · suave · all-American · matinee idol
American film industry center
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- comebackRecovery after decline
reinvention · paparazzi · red carpet · memoir · publicity · A-lister · stardom · gossip
Episodic TV comedy series
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- networkInterconnected system
- primetimeTelevision's highest-viewership period
- ensemble castMultiple principal performers equally
recurring role · streaming · season · episode · ratings · pilot · NBC · cable
Mockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- timingArt of choosing moments
- self-deprecatingBelittling one's own abilities
cameo · literally · sketch · SNL · roast · impersonation · comedic timing · send-up
St. Elmo's Fire
1985 coming-of-age ensemble picture
- West WingPresidential office area
- Wayne's WorldAmateur cable access program
- The StandTestimony-giving location
Brat Pack
Eighties young actor group
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- teen idolYoung star adored by adolescents
- agelessWithout apparent deterioration
charisma · handsome · photogenic · charming · debonair · dashing · suave · all-American · matinee idol · leading man
Hollywood
American film industry center
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
comeback · reinvention · paparazzi · red carpet · memoir · publicity · A-lister · stardom · gossip · limelight
sitcom
Episodic TV comedy series
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- networkInterconnected system
- primetimeTelevision's highest-viewership period
ensemble cast · recurring role · streaming · season · episode · ratings · pilot · NBC · cable · showrunner
satire
Mockery exposing vice
self-deprecating · cameo · literally · sketch · SNL · roast · impersonation · comedic timing · send-up
- 80sbig hair, mullets, shoulder pads, new wave, synth-pop
- 80s Movie StarsTom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Eddie Murphy, Michael J. Fox, Mel Gibson
- Heartthrobsheartthrob, heartthrobs, James Dean, Elvis Presley, Rudolph Valentino
- Brat PackEmilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo's Fire
- Deaf CelebritiesMarlee Matlin, Helen Keller
Rob LoweMickey Rourke
Val Kilmer · Brendan Fraser · Steven Seagal · Axl Rose · John Travolta
Rob LoweBill Cosby
Kevin Spacey · Harvey Weinstein · Pee-wee Herman · Louis C.K. · Lance Armstrong
Rob LoweSteve Buscemi
Danny DeVito · Paul Giamatti · Philip Seymour Hoffman · John C. Reilly · William H. Macy