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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Lowell was born in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref name="WCHS">{{cite web | title = Chris Lowell: Jonathan Fields On Life As We Know It | url = http://www.wchstv.com/abc/lifeasweknowit/chrislowell.shtml}}</ref> He attended the [[Atlanta International School]], where he became interested in [[theatre]] and [[filmmaking]].<ref name="WCHS"/> He attended the [[University of Southern California]], where he was discovered in his first year while playing [[beach volleyball]].<ref name="WCHS"/> In his spare time, he enjoys amateur [[filmmaking]], [[theatre]], and [[tourism|traveling]].
Lowell was born in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref name="WCHS">{{cite web | title = Chris Lowell: Jonathan Fields On Life As We Know It | url = http://www.wchstv.com/abc/lifeasweknowit/chrislowell.shtml | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20061112152117/http://www.wchstv.com/abc/lifeasweknowit/chrislowell.shtml | archivedate = 2006-11-12 | df = }}</ref> He attended the [[Atlanta International School]], where he became interested in [[theatre]] and [[filmmaking]].<ref name="WCHS"/> He attended the [[University of Southern California]], where he was discovered in his first year while playing [[beach volleyball]].<ref name="WCHS"/> In his spare time, he enjoys amateur [[filmmaking]], [[theatre]], and [[tourism|traveling]].


==Career==
==Career==
Discovered in 2003 after going through his first major audition, he landed a role on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] teen [[dramatic programming|drama]] ''[[Life As We Know It (TV series)|Life As We Know It]]''.<ref name="WCHS"/> Of the show's trio of male characters, Lowell portrayed Jonathan Fields, the "least confident but most creative and grounded of the three".<ref name="TVNZ">{{cite web | title = Life As We Know It | url = http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411312/626865}}</ref> The [[television series|series]] was cancelled after 13 [[episode]]s.<ref name="fanbolt">{{cite web | author = Fanbolt Forums | title = Life As Know It #2 | url = http://www.fanbolt.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-20288.html}}</ref>
Discovered in 2003 after going through his first major audition, he landed a role on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] teen [[dramatic programming|drama]] ''[[Life As We Know It (TV series)|Life As We Know It]]''.<ref name="WCHS"/> Of the show's trio of male characters, Lowell portrayed Jonathan Fields, the "least confident but most creative and grounded of the three".<ref name="TVNZ">{{cite web | title = Life As We Know It | url = http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411312/626865}}</ref> The [[television series|series]] was cancelled after 13 [[episode]]s.<ref name="fanbolt">{{cite web | author = Fanbolt Forums | title = Life As Know It #2 | url = http://www.fanbolt.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-20288.html | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20061211205717/http://www.fanbolt.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-20288.html | archivedate = 2006-12-11 | df = }}</ref>


In 2006, Lowell had lead roles in the [[coming-of-age]] film ''[[Graduation (2007 film)|Graduation]]'' and also in a small film entitled ''You Are Here''.
In 2006, Lowell had lead roles in the [[coming-of-age]] film ''[[Graduation (2007 film)|Graduation]]'' and also in a small film entitled ''You Are Here''.
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From 2007 until 2010, Lowell appeared in the ABC drama ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]'', alongside [[Kate Walsh (actress)|Kate Walsh]], [[Audra McDonald]], and [[Tim Daly]], playing Dell, the receptionist for the Oceanside Wellness Group who is also a qualified nurse, [[midwife]]-in-training, and young father to six-year-old daughter Betsy. Lowell exited ''Private Practice'' in the show's third season finale when Dell died from heart failure, a complication during brain surgery after a vehicle accident.
From 2007 until 2010, Lowell appeared in the ABC drama ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]'', alongside [[Kate Walsh (actress)|Kate Walsh]], [[Audra McDonald]], and [[Tim Daly]], playing Dell, the receptionist for the Oceanside Wellness Group who is also a qualified nurse, [[midwife]]-in-training, and young father to six-year-old daughter Betsy. Lowell exited ''Private Practice'' in the show's third season finale when Dell died from heart failure, a complication during brain surgery after a vehicle accident.


In 2011, Lowell played the role of Stuart Whitworth in the film ''[[The Help (film)|The Help]]'', an [[Film adaptation|adaptation]] of [[Kathryn Stockett]]'s [[2009 in literature|2009]] [[The Help|novel of the same name]]. The following year, filming began on Lowell's directorial debut, ''[[Beside Still Waters (film)|Beside Still Waters]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Periyasamy|first=Winn|title=Chris Lowell Making Feature Directorial Debut on ‘Beside Still Waters’|url=http://thefilmstage.com/news/chris-lowell-making-feature-directorial-debut-on-beside-still-waters/|publisher=The Film Stage|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=June 1, 2012}}</ref> Set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the film tells the story of a man redefining his outlook on life after the death of his parents.<ref>{{cite web|last=Herman|first=Jennifer|title=A new film that takes place in Michigan will be shot in metro Detroit and Traverse City|url=http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/a-new-film-that-takes-place-in-michigan-will-be-shot-in-metro-detroit-and-traverse-city|work=[[E. W. Scripps Company]]|publisher=[[WXYZ-TV]]|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=April 19, 2012}}</ref>
In 2011, Lowell played the role of Stuart Whitworth in the film ''[[The Help (film)|The Help]]'', an [[Film adaptation|adaptation]] of [[Kathryn Stockett]]'s [[2009 in literature|2009]] [[The Help|novel of the same name]]. The following year, filming began on Lowell's directorial debut, ''[[Beside Still Waters (film)|Beside Still Waters]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Periyasamy|first=Winn|title=Chris Lowell Making Feature Directorial Debut on ‘Beside Still Waters’|url=http://thefilmstage.com/news/chris-lowell-making-feature-directorial-debut-on-beside-still-waters/|publisher=The Film Stage|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=June 1, 2012}}</ref> Set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the film tells the story of a man redefining his outlook on life after the death of his parents.<ref>{{cite web|last=Herman|first=Jennifer|title=A new film that takes place in Michigan will be shot in metro Detroit and Traverse City|url=http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/a-new-film-that-takes-place-in-michigan-will-be-shot-in-metro-detroit-and-traverse-city|work=[[E. W. Scripps Company]]|publisher=[[WXYZ-TV]]|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=April 19, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014172344/http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/a-new-film-that-takes-place-in-michigan-will-be-shot-in-metro-detroit-and-traverse-city|archivedate=October 14, 2013|df=}}</ref>


Lowell also played Derrick on Fox's 2014 comedy, ''[[Enlisted (TV series)|Enlisted]]''.
Lowell also played Derrick on Fox's 2014 comedy, ''[[Enlisted (TV series)|Enlisted]]''.

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Chris Lowell
Born
Christopher Lowell

(1984-10-17) October 17, 1984 (age 40)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present

Christopher Lowell (born October 17, 1984) is an American television actor. He played the role of Stosh "Piz" Piznarski in the CW noir drama Veronica Mars and the character William "Dell" Parker in the ABC Grey's Anatomy spin-off Private Practice.

Personal life

Lowell was born in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] He attended the Atlanta International School, where he became interested in theatre and filmmaking.[1] He attended the University of Southern California, where he was discovered in his first year while playing beach volleyball.[1] In his spare time, he enjoys amateur filmmaking, theatre, and traveling.

Career

Discovered in 2003 after going through his first major audition, he landed a role on the ABC teen drama Life As We Know It.[1] Of the show's trio of male characters, Lowell portrayed Jonathan Fields, the "least confident but most creative and grounded of the three".[2] The series was cancelled after 13 episodes.[3]

In 2006, Lowell had lead roles in the coming-of-age film Graduation and also in a small film entitled You Are Here.

After the end of Life As We Know It, Lowell was cast as Stosh "Piz" Piznarski in the third season of Veronica Mars, opposite Kristen Bell and Jason Dohring.

From 2007 until 2010, Lowell appeared in the ABC drama Private Practice, alongside Kate Walsh, Audra McDonald, and Tim Daly, playing Dell, the receptionist for the Oceanside Wellness Group who is also a qualified nurse, midwife-in-training, and young father to six-year-old daughter Betsy. Lowell exited Private Practice in the show's third season finale when Dell died from heart failure, a complication during brain surgery after a vehicle accident.

In 2011, Lowell played the role of Stuart Whitworth in the film The Help, an adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel of the same name. The following year, filming began on Lowell's directorial debut, Beside Still Waters.[4] Set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the film tells the story of a man redefining his outlook on life after the death of his parents.[5]

Lowell also played Derrick on Fox's 2014 comedy, Enlisted.

Lowell is also a vocalist and harmonicist for the indie acoustic band Two Shots for Poe.[6]

Chris is currently starring in the Off-Broadway hit, Jacuzzi, playing through November 15 at Ars Nova[7] in New York City.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2004–2005 Life As We Know It Jonathan Fields 13 episodes
2006–2007 Veronica Mars[8] Stosh "Piz" Piznarski 20 episodes
2007 Spin Delaney
2007 Graduation Tom Jackson
2007 Grey's Anatomy William 'Dell' Parker Episode: "The Other Side of This Life: Part 1"
Episode: "The Other Side of This Life: Part 2"
2007–2010 Private Practice 54 episodes[9]
2009 Up in the Air Kevin
2011 The Help Stuart Whitworth Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion Picture
2013 Love and Honor Peter
2013 Beside Still Waters N/A Director, producer, co-writer
2014 Veronica Mars Stosh "Piz" Piznarski
2014 Enlisted Corporal Derrick Hill
2014 Brightest Star The Boy
2016 Complete Unknown Brad
2016–present Graves Jeremy Graves Main cast
2017 GLOW Sebastian “Bash” Howard Recurring

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Chris Lowell: Jonathan Fields On Life As We Know It". Archived from the original on 2006-11-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Life As We Know It".
  3. ^ Fanbolt Forums. "Life As Know It #2". Archived from the original on 2006-12-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Periyasamy, Winn (June 1, 2012). "Chris Lowell Making Feature Directorial Debut on 'Beside Still Waters'". The Film Stage. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  5. ^ Herman, Jennifer (April 19, 2012). "A new film that takes place in Michigan will be shot in metro Detroit and Traverse City". E. W. Scripps Company. WXYZ-TV. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Two Shots for Poe's Myspace".
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2014-11-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "Veronica Mars: Fighting Cancellation Yet again, March 16, 2007
  9. ^ "Private Practice" Scoop: Chris Lowell Not Returning for Season 4, Zap2It.com, May 2, 2010