35 Amazing Photos of a Very Young Rob Lowe in the 1980s

Robert Lowe (born March 17, 1964) was one of the biggest teen heartthrobs of the 1980s. He was a key member of the Brat Pack, the group of young actors who frequently starred in coming-of-age films during the decade.

One of Lowe’s earliest roles came in the 1983 television film Thursday’s Child, for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film. He also appeared in the music video for The Go-Go’s song, “Turn to You.” His breakthrough role was his big-screen debut in 1983, when he and Emilio Estevez were cast in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders.

In 1984, he starred opposite Jodie Foster in Tony Richardson’s The Hotel New Hampshire. Lowe and Estevez reunited in St. Elmo’s Fire, making them the two more prominent actors from the group known as the Brat Pack. About Last Night... followed, with Demi Moore. He then received his second Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the mentally disabled Rory in Square Dance (1987). In August 1987, he performed on stage, playing Baron Tusenbach in Chekov’s The Three Sisters at The Williamstown Theatre Festival.

In 1989, as part of the opening ceremony for the (critically derided) telecast of the 61st Academy Awards produced by Allan Carr, Lowe made his musical debut singing a reworked duet of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Proud Mary” alongside actress Eileen Bowman, who was dressed as an unauthorized depiction of Snow White.

Lowe was known for his good looks, charisma, and charm, but he also had a reputation for partying, which contributed to some career struggles in the late 1980s. However, he made a strong comeback in the 1990s and beyond. Here’s a collection of 35 amazing photos of a very young and handsome Rob Lowe in the 1980s: