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“She [Virginia Madsen] and I had a really long relationship after that movie ['Class'] I love her, and I can imagine it was not much fun to do that big sequence with a bunch of laughing, ogling frat-boy actors. I mean, can you imagine putting up with me, [John] Cusack, Alan Ruck, and Andrew McCarthy at 18?”

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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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