Rob Lowe, who graced our screens for almost half a century, didn’t rely on his acting chops alone to build his impressive net worth. In addition to making it big in the acting game, Lowe’s wallet gets a nice boost not only from endorsements but also from his savvy real estate plays.
According Celebrity Net Worth, Rob Lowe has “literally” amassed a fortune. The outlet reports that the actor, author and real estate agent is worth a cool $100 million.
Lowe’s diverse acting career was just part of his success in building his wealth
Of course, Rob Lowe began his acting career in the 1970s and rose to stardom as part of the “Brat Pack,” a collective of young actors who starred in influential coming-of-age films during the 1980s.
Rob Lowe’s career catapulted to fame with his breakout performance as Sodapop Curtis in the 1983 classic, The outsiders. He solidified his initial success with notable appearances on Saint Elmo’s Fire (1985) and About last night… (1986). In the ’90s, Lowe dabbled in comedy and performed in Wayne’s World (1992) and tommy boy (nineteen ninety five).
Rob Lowe playing saxophone on ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’, circa 1985. (Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images)
In the 1990s, Lowe also transitioned to television, playing Sam Seaborn in The west wing (1999-2003), earning critical acclaim, a Primetime Emmy nomination, and two Golden Globe nominations.
After The west wingLowe joined Parks and Recreation from 2010 to 2015 as Chris Traeger, a character known for his extreme optimism and his catchphrase, “literally.” The phrase became so associated with Lowe that his hit podcast on the Conan O’Brien network is called Literally with Rob Lowe.
Rob Lowe also ventured into reality TV with The Lowe Files and made notable appearances in series such as Californication and fargo. In 2023, he and his son John Owen Lowe co-created and starred in the Netflix series. Unstable.
Rob Lowe with his ‘The Outsiders’ co-star Ralph Macchio in 2016. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Rob Lowe Increased His Net Worth With Endorsements and Impressive Real Estate
Meanwhile, Rob Lowe increased his net worth beyond his acting career.
In addition to his performances as an actor, Lowe has ventured into the literary world and has written two memoirs: Stories I only tell my friends and Love life. He has also become the go-to guy for brands like DirecTV, KFC and Atkins Nutritionals, proving that he is just as comfortable in front of a camera for a commercial as he is on the red carpet.
In 2005, Rob and his wife, Sheryl, completed the sale of their Montecito, California home to education magnate Peter Sterling for $25 million.
That year they also purchased a 3.4-acre oceanfront property near their former home. Over four years, they built a stunning 10,000-square-foot custom home. In June 2018, Lowe and Berkoff listed the home for $47 million, with neighbors including Oprah and Jeff Bridges nearby.
On October 1, 2020, Lowe successfully secured a buyer for the property, reaching a purchase price of $45.5 million. Years later, Adam Levine and his supermodel wife bought the house for $52 million.
Rob and his wife took their $45.5 million and decided to play Monopoly in real life. On October 30, 2020, they snapped up a posh mansion in Beverly Hills for a whopping $3.7 million. Not stopping there, in November 2020, they splashed out $5.2 million on a hideaway in Montecito. They couldn’t resist adding another Montecito gem to their collection for just $13 million in December.
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