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Chris Lowell

Chris Lowell is an American actor, director, writer, and photographer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chris Lowell is an American actor, director, writer, and photographer. He is best known for roles in the television series Veronica Mars, Private Practice, GLOW, and How I Met Your Father, and for film appearances in Up in the Air, The Help, and Promising Young Woman.

Early life and education

Chris Lowell was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and is known by the birth name Christopher Lowell. Sources indicate he attended the University of Southern California, where he studied film.

Acting career

Lowell’s television work includes Veronica Mars, Private Practice, GLOW, and How I Met Your Father. His film appearances include several notable ensemble projects, including Up in the Air, The Help, and Promising Young Woman.

Filmmaking and other work

In addition to acting, Lowell has worked as a director, writer, and photographer. His directorial debut was Beside Still Waters, which he also co-wrote and co-produced.

Key facts

  • Chris Lowell was born on October 17, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • He first became widely known for playing Stosh "Piz" Piznarski on Veronica Mars.
  • He portrayed William "Dell" Parker on Private Practice.
  • He played Sebastian "Bash" Howard on GLOW and Jesse Walker on How I Met Your Father.
  • His film credits include Up in the Air, The Help, and Promising Young Woman.
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Canadian context

No specific Canada connection is indicated in the provided sources, though his television and film work has been available to Canadian audiences through widely distributed series and films.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Lowell?
Chris Lowell is an American actor known for television roles in Veronica Mars, Private Practice, GLOW, and How I Met Your Father.
When was Chris Lowell born?
He was born on October 17, 1984.
What is Chris Lowell’s birth name?
His birth name is Christopher Lowell.
What are Chris Lowell’s best-known roles?
He is best known for playing Piz in Veronica Mars, Dell in Private Practice, Bash in GLOW, and Jesse Walker in How I Met Your Father.
Has Chris Lowell directed any films?
Yes. He made his directorial debut with Beside Still Waters in 2013.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Lowell
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  2. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/chris-lowell/
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  3. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/84300-chris-lowell
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