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“To go from "gnarly" to "literally," that shows I'm growing up, right?”

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Rob Lowe is an American film actor born on March 17, 1964. He gained widespread popularity for his roles in the television series 'The Facts of Life' and 'The Office'. Lowe's acting career began in the 1980s, and he gained attention for his role in the film 'St. Elmo's Fire'. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film. more

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