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Rob Lowe

The actor who played speechwriter Sam Seaborn.

Rob Lowe

via Wikipedia: Rob Lowe · see source

Rob Lowe is an American actor, born on 17 March 1964. He played Sam Seaborn, the deputy communications director, on The West Wing from 1999 to 2003.

The role brought him an Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe nominations.

Quick Facts

Birth name
Robert Hepler Lowe
Born
17 March 1964
Birthplace
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
  • podcast and game show host
Years active
1979–present
Political party
Democratic (before 2006); Independent (as of 2006)
Spouse
Sheryl Berkoff (1991)
Children
2, including John Owen

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Background

Lowe left during the fourth season. Reports linked his exit to pay and to the growing focus on Martin Sheen's President.

He returned as Sam for two of the last four episodes in 2006.

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