What The Cast Of The West Wing Is Doing Today

Back in the '80s, Rob Lowe was best known for his roles in films like "The Outsiders" and "St. Elmo's Fire." By the time he was cast as Deputy Communications Director Sam Seaborn on "The West Wing," he was already a massive star. Lowe's success has continued after the show — he played Dr. Billy Grant in "Dr. Vegas" and Robert in "Brothers & Sisters" before landing the role of the sprightly, health-obsessed Chris in "Parks and Recreation" in 2010. More recently, Lowe has starred in "9-1-1: Lone Star."

Although Lowe's professional life has been filled with success, his personal life hasn't always been so easy. After struggling with alcoholism in his early career, these days, Lowe has finally found balance and happiness in the form of his wife, Sheryl, and their two sons. "I've never been happier, personally or professionally [and] there's not a day that goes by where I'm not thankful about it all," he told People in 2022, adding, "I have gratitude and profound humility for the gifts that I've been given, and worked for, in this world."

Today, Lowe is busy with his podcast, "Literally!" in which he has honest conversations with his own cultural idols.

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