Robert Hepler Lowe is an American actor, filmmaker, and entertainment host. He came to prominence in the 1980s as a teen idol and member of the Brat Pack following starring roles in several notable films of that era, including The Outsiders (1983), Class (1983), The Hotel New Hampshire (1984), Oxford Blues (1984), St. Elmo's Fire (1985), About Last Night... (1986), and Masquerade (1988). Lowe's career experienced a significant decline during the 1990s. During this period, he primarily starred in direct-to-video and television film productions. He also appeared in supporting roles in several widely released comedy films, including Wayne's World (1992), Tommy Boy (1995), and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999).