Lowe would soon appear with Sheen’s brother, Emilio Estevez, in “St. Elmo’s Fire.”

But his career didn’t begin and end in the 1980s.

A lifetime of setbacks and success helped define his prolific and profitable career.

Rob Lowe at event

Lowe starred on that show from 1999-2003.

Back in 2002,The Washington Postreported that Lowe left the series over a pay dispute.

Two books and several national advertising campaigns helped add to Lowe’s bank account through the years.

Rob Lowe at event

Lowe has also been a spokesperson for Atkins Nutritionals, DirecTV, and KFC.

Homes ranged in price from $3.7 to $13 million.