Kyle Lowder
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Kyle Lowder is an American
actor
. He is known for his role as Brady Black
on Days of our Lives
(2000–2005) and for his role as Rick Forrester
on The Bold and the Beautiful
(2007–2011).
in 1998, where he played quarterback for the school's football team. He briefly attended Syracuse University
before dropping out to pursue acting in Los Angeles
.
on Days of our Lives
. He played Brady from August 2000 to September 2005.
In 2003, Lowder was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award
("Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series") for his role as Brady.
Lowder appeared in Friends
as himself in the 2003 episode "The One with the Soap Opera Party".
on The Bold and the Beautiful
in January 2007, replacing Justin Torkildsen
, who after departing in 2004, appeared as a recurring character until 2006. Lowder is the 4th actor to play Rick.
When Lowder's Rick returned to Forrester Creations from Paris he had a secret - while in Paris he had an affair with an older woman - Ashley Abbot, Forrester's current perfume maker.
Since his arrival as Rick Forrester, the character has become transformed from being a precocious young man to an adult. The character since returning from Paris has become antagonist
ic towards Ridge Forrester
. He has frequently stated that Ridge is not a worthy husband to Rick's mother Brooke; he has dated Ridge's teenage daughter Phoebe Forrester
but they had to break up after Ridge attacked him while on a trip to Australia. After that he started dating Phoebe's mother and Ridge's ex-wife Taylor Forrester who used him and only dated him to anger Brooke. After that revelation Rick and Taylor broke off their engagement. Rick and Ridge then fought over Rick's scheme to seduce Ridge's second daughter Steffy Forrester
played by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
. After a heated argument on the Forrester Creations roof, Ridge pushed Rick off the building and Rick was paralyzed for a while, but kept faking his paralysis even after he was cured in order to keep Ridge and Brooke apart. Two attempts have been made on Ricks life including setting the Forrester beach house on fire and setting a bomb to his car. Both of which Rick believed to have been engineered by his stepfather Ridge Forrester
but it has been revealed that Thomas Forrester
was responsible for both events.
Kyle also has studied classical voice and has a wonderful baritone singing voice. He has sung on several episodes of B&B, and can be seen on You Tube singing the National Anthem at a Dodgers game.
Lowder left B&B in January 2011 to focus on the release of his debut CD. It charted at #3 on iTunes in the Classical Crossover category.
co-star Arianne Zucker. The couple originally announced their separation in August 2007 but reconciled in February 2008.
In June 2009, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter Isabella was born on December 7, 2009.
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is known for his role as Brady Black
Brady Black
Brady Victor Black is a character on the soap opera Days of our Lives. He is the son of John Black and Isabella Toscano and an heir to Greek tycoon Victor Kiriakis. The character was initially played by Alex, Max, and Dash Lucero , and subsequently by Eric and Brandon Billings...
on Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
(2000–2005) and for his role as Rick Forrester
Rick Forrester
Eric "Rick" Forrester Jr. is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful. The role was originated by child actor Jeremy Snider from 1991–1995. Then the character was aged to a teen with Steve Hartman from 1995-1997 and Jacob Young from 1997-1999. Rick was recast by...
on The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
(2007–2011).
Mini Biography
He graduated from Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, New YorkPleasantville, New York
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in 1998, where he played quarterback for the school's football team. He briefly attended Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
before dropping out to pursue acting in Los Angeles
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.
Days of Our Lives (2000–2005)
He is best known for his role as Brady BlackBrady Black
Brady Victor Black is a character on the soap opera Days of our Lives. He is the son of John Black and Isabella Toscano and an heir to Greek tycoon Victor Kiriakis. The character was initially played by Alex, Max, and Dash Lucero , and subsequently by Eric and Brandon Billings...
on Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
. He played Brady from August 2000 to September 2005.
In 2003, Lowder was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming...
("Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series") for his role as Brady.
Lowder appeared in Friends
Friends
Friends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
as himself in the 2003 episode "The One with the Soap Opera Party".
The Bold and the Beautiful (2007–2011)
Lowder took over the role of Rick ForresterRick Forrester
Eric "Rick" Forrester Jr. is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful. The role was originated by child actor Jeremy Snider from 1991–1995. Then the character was aged to a teen with Steve Hartman from 1995-1997 and Jacob Young from 1997-1999. Rick was recast by...
on The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
in January 2007, replacing Justin Torkildsen
Justin Torkildsen
Justin Torkildsen is an American actor, best known for his role as Rick Forrester on the daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. He portrayed the role from 1999 to 2006....
, who after departing in 2004, appeared as a recurring character until 2006. Lowder is the 4th actor to play Rick.
When Lowder's Rick returned to Forrester Creations from Paris he had a secret - while in Paris he had an affair with an older woman - Ashley Abbot, Forrester's current perfume maker.
Since his arrival as Rick Forrester, the character has become transformed from being a precocious young man to an adult. The character since returning from Paris has become antagonist
Antagonist
An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend...
ic towards Ridge Forrester
Ridge Forrester
Ridge Forrester is a fictional character from the CBS daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character was introduced in the series premiere on March 23, 1987 and has been a regular fixture ever since...
. He has frequently stated that Ridge is not a worthy husband to Rick's mother Brooke; he has dated Ridge's teenage daughter Phoebe Forrester
Phoebe Forrester
Phoebe Forrester was a fictional character in CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. The first actress to play the character on a contract basis was Addison Hoover, who joined the show in April 2005 and left just months later. Since July 11, 2006, Phoebe has been played by MacKenzie Mauzy...
but they had to break up after Ridge attacked him while on a trip to Australia. After that he started dating Phoebe's mother and Ridge's ex-wife Taylor Forrester who used him and only dated him to anger Brooke. After that revelation Rick and Taylor broke off their engagement. Rick and Ridge then fought over Rick's scheme to seduce Ridge's second daughter Steffy Forrester
Steffy Forrester
Stephanie "Steffy" Spencer is a fictional character on the American CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She is the beautiful, scheming, seductive daughter of Ridge Forrester and Taylor Hamilton Hayes and the twin sister of Phoebe...
played by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is a Canadian actress perhaps best known for her role as Steffy Forrester on the long-running American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She is also known for her role in the Disney XD television movie Skyrunners and appeared in Horror film Final Destination 5...
. After a heated argument on the Forrester Creations roof, Ridge pushed Rick off the building and Rick was paralyzed for a while, but kept faking his paralysis even after he was cured in order to keep Ridge and Brooke apart. Two attempts have been made on Ricks life including setting the Forrester beach house on fire and setting a bomb to his car. Both of which Rick believed to have been engineered by his stepfather Ridge Forrester
Ridge Forrester
Ridge Forrester is a fictional character from the CBS daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. The character was introduced in the series premiere on March 23, 1987 and has been a regular fixture ever since...
but it has been revealed that Thomas Forrester
Thomas Forrester
Thomas Hamilton Forrester is a fictional character in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. He was portrayed by Drew Tyler Bell sporadically from 2004 to 2010 and is currently portrayed by Adam Gregory, who took over from Bell in September 2010...
was responsible for both events.
Kyle also has studied classical voice and has a wonderful baritone singing voice. He has sung on several episodes of B&B, and can be seen on You Tube singing the National Anthem at a Dodgers game.
Lowder left B&B in January 2011 to focus on the release of his debut CD. It charted at #3 on iTunes in the Classical Crossover category.
Personal life
On August 3, 2002 he married his Days of our LivesDays of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
co-star Arianne Zucker. The couple originally announced their separation in August 2007 but reconciled in February 2008.
In June 2009, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter Isabella was born on December 7, 2009.
Filmography
- 2000–2005: Days of our LivesDays of our LivesDays of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
as Brady BlackBrady BlackBrady Victor Black is a character on the soap opera Days of our Lives. He is the son of John Black and Isabella Toscano and an heir to Greek tycoon Victor Kiriakis. The character was initially played by Alex, Max, and Dash Lucero , and subsequently by Eric and Brandon Billings...
(Role from: August 2000 - September 2005) - 2003: FriendsFriendsFriends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
as himself in The One with the Soap Opera Party - 2006: Cuts as Eric (1 episode)
- 2007–2011: The Bold and the BeautifulThe Bold and the BeautifulThe Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
as Rick Forrester (Role since: Jan. 2007) - 2012: "DeVanity" as Andrew Regis (3 episodes)