• Chris Lowell is an American actor with many roles in TV and film
• He is the oldest in a family of five siblings, and attended University of Southern California and the New School
• His career began when he was discovered playing beach volleyball and he has appeared in over 25 film and TV titles
• He is married to New Zealand-American actress Kerry Bishe and has two children
• His net worth is estimated to be over $700,000 as of mid-2021.
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Who is Chris Lowell?
Chris Lowell is an American actor who achieved fame with the role of William ‘Dell’ Parker in the TV series “Private Practice” (2007-2010), and most recently as Bash Howard in the TV series “GLOW” (2017-2019), in addition to many other roles that he has secured so far in his career.
Early Life, Parents, and Education
Christopher Russell Lowell was born under the Libra zodiac sign on 17 October 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia USA, the oldest in a family of five siblings – he has twin sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother. His father is David Lowell, but he hasn’t talked about his mother.
He went to Atlanta’s prominent Atlanta International School (AIS), after which he enrolled at the University of Southern California, and also attended the New School. During his time at AIS, Chris founded the Film Program and Video Yearbook.
Career Beginnings
Chris had just enrolled at the University of Southern California when he was discovered by a talent agent while playing beach volleyball. In 2003 he passed his first audition, and through 2004-’05, he played Jonathan Fields in the TV teen drama series “Life As We Know It”, although after just 13 episodes, the series was canceled. Next, in 2006 he was selected for the part of Stosh ‘Piz’ Piznarski in the TV mystery crime-drama series “Veronica Mars”, appearing in 20 episodes from 2006 to 2007.
Rise to Prominence
In 2007, Chris was selected for one of his most prominent roles, as William ‘Dell’ Parker in the medical drama series “Private Practice” (2007-2010), appearing in 54 episodes of the award-winning series.
Then in 2009 he portrayed Kevin in the romantic comedy-drama film “Up in the Air”, starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. He continued with a part in the drama film “The Help” (2011), with Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer in the lead roles, then in 2013 featured in the romantic war-drama film “Love and Honor”, starring Liam Hemsworth, Teresa Palmer, and Aimee Teegarden; furthermore, Chris starred in the romantic comedy-drama film “Brightest Star”, with Rose McIver and Jessica Szohr.
The following year, Chris repeated the role of Stosh ‘Piz’ Piznarski in the film “Veronica Mars”, while he also had roles in the TV series “Enlisted” as Cpl. Derick Hill, and as himself in the TV series “Play It Again, Dick”.
In 2016, Chris featured in the mystery drama film “Complete Unknown”, starring Erin Darke, Rachel Weisz, and Hansel Tan, and also appeared in the award-winning drama film “Katie Says Goodbye”, written and directed by Wayne Roberts, and starring Olivia Cooke, Christopher Abbott and Mireille Enos. Chris then played Jeremy Graves in the TV drama series “Graves”, appearing in all 20 episodes of the popular TV series before it ended.
Most Recent Work
Chris won the role of Bash Howard in the Primetime Emmy Award-winning TV comedy-drama series “GLOW”, with Alison Brie, Marc Maron and Betty Gilpin as the main stars of the series, featuring in all but four episodes, which made him quite popular.
He continued in recent years with the role of Al Monroe in the thriller crime-drama film “Promising Young Woman”, starring Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie, followed as Steve in the comedy crime-drama film “Breaking News in Yuba County”, with Allison Janney, Mila Kunis and Regina Hall in the lead roles.
He is currently working on the horror film “My Best Friend’s Exorcism”, in which he will star with Elsie Fisher and Amiah Miller. Also, he is working on the spin-off from the “How I Met Your Mother” series, entitled “How I Met Your Father”, set to star with Hillary Duff.
The TV series is in pre-production and still awaiting its release date.
Producer, Writer, and Director
In addition to acting, Chris is into filmmaking. He made his debut as a filmmaker back in 2013, when he worked on the romantic comedy-drama film “Beside Still Waters”, which he also wrote, produced and directed. The film starred Ryan Eggold, Beck Bennett, and John Loranger, and won Chris Austin Film Festival Feature Film Award for Narrative Competition.
Personal Life, Married, Wife, Is He Gay?
When it comes to his personal life, Chris is rather secretive, which has resulted in a few queries about his sexuality.
For a long time the media speculated that Chris is gay, however, he’s a married man, and his wife is the New Zealand-American actress Kerry Bishe; the couple has two children together.
Net Worth
As of mid- 2021, Chris Lowell’s net worth has been estimated at over $700,000, earned through his successful career as an actor, during which he’s appeared in more than 25 film and TV titles.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
This prominent actor has light brown hair and blue eyes. He stands at a height of 5ft 8ins (1.77m), weighs approximately 158lbs (72kgs), while his vital statistics are 40-34-15.
Chris Lowell’s Wife, Kerry Bishe Short Bio
Kerry Lynne Bishe was born on 1 May 1984, in New Zealand, however, her parents moved to Glen Ridge, New Jersey USA when she was still a toddler. Kerry attended Montclair Kimberley Academy, where her father was a professor of social studies. After matriculating, she enrolled at Northwestern University, however, her career started before she graduated.
Kerry was a part of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks in the summer of 2004, and with them played the lead role in “Romeo and Juliet”. Her on-screen debut was in the film “The Lucky Ones” in 2007, and since then she’s featured in more than 35 film and TV titles.
Her first major role was as Lucy Bennett in the TV medical sitcom “Scrubs” (2009-2010), then in 2012 she starred as Kathy Stafford in the thriller drama film “Argo”, and as Donna in the TV series “Halt and Catch Fire” (2014-2017). Most recently, she was Sister Molly Finnister in the TV fantasy crime-drama series “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”, and starred as Janet in the romantic crime-comedy film “Happily”, with Joel McHale and Al Madrigal.
Kerry Bishe’s net worth has been estimated to be around $4 million, as of mid- 2021, which she has earned through her successful career as an actress.
