Melissa Gilbert and Rob Lowe

Melissa Gilbert and Rob Lowe are American actors who became known for their successful Hollywood careers and high-profile romance during the 1980s. Melissa Gilbert rose to fame as Laura Ingalls on the television series Little House on the Prairie, while Rob Lowe gained recognition through popular films such as The Outsiders and St. Elmo’s Fire. Their relationship attracted public attention, and the two actors dated on and off for approximately six years before ending their romance in 1987.

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Melissa Gilbert and Rob Lowe – Complete Information Table

Field	Melissa Gilbert	Rob Lowe
Full Name	Melissa Ellen Gilbert	Robert Hepler Lowe
Date of Birth	May 8, 1964	March 17, 1964
Age in 2026	62 years old	62 years old
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, USA	Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Nationality	American	American
Profession	Actress, director, producer, author	Actor, producer, director
Zodiac Sign	Taurus	Pisces
Famous For	Playing Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie	The Outsiders, St. Elmo’s Fire, and The West Wing
Career Beginnings	Began acting as a child	Started acting in television during his teenage years
Breakthrough Role	Laura Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie	Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders
Notable Television Work	Little House on the Prairie, Sweet Justice, Dancing with the Stars	The West Wing, Brothers & Sisters, Parks and Recreation, 9-1-1: Lone Star
Notable Film Work	The Miracle Worker, The Diary of Anne Frank, Splendor in the Grass	The Outsiders, St. Elmo’s Fire, Wayne’s World, About Last Night
Writing	Prairie Tale: A Memoir	Stories I Only Tell My Friends
Industry Recognition	Served as president of the Screen Actors Guild	Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Former Relationship	Dated Rob Lowe from approximately 1981 to 1987	Dated Melissa Gilbert from approximately 1981 to 1987
Current Spouse	Timothy Busfield, whom she married in 2013	Sheryl Berkoff, whom he married in 1991