Craig Low

Craig Low (born 8 May 1985) is an Australian comedian, actor, writer and host who is known publicly as "Lowie".

Craig Michael Low
Born (1985-05-08) 8 May 1985
Helensvale, Queensland, Australia
OccupationComedian, Actor, Writer, Host
Years active2005-present

Early life

Low was on born on 8 May 1985 in Helensvale, Queensland. His family grew up in the small community of Helensvale, where he attended Helensvale State Primary School and Helensvale State High School.

Radio

Low began working at 90.9 SeaFM on the Gold Coast when he was 15 years old yrs old as a junior in audio production and was nominated for his first Australian Commercial Radio Award (ACRA). He was put on Mid-Dawns (12am-5am) and then shifted to B105 to host Australian Made, a late night syndicated program (now called Australian First[1]) that plays 100 percent Australian content. Within 6 months of moving to Brisbane, Craig was filling in for the Hot30 Countdown over the summer period. He stayed on to host the show for just under 1 year. Ratings success differed from state to state, but it was regularly the number 1 FM show in the 7pm-12am time slot.[2] Craig and Austereo parted ways in 2006.

Low returned to radio in 2009 with a new show Lowie vs America for the Southern Cross Media Network. The show earned him 3 ACRA Nominations in 2010.

In January 2011, the Nova Network signed Low to do the national night show, as a part of the new line up.[3] He later moved back to America to do the Lowie Super Awesome Mega Mega Hollywood Show which was heard nationally around Australia on Sundays live from Los Angeles.

In 2015, Low signed with iHeartRadio for his own syndicated radio show Lowie Live.

Television

Low has written for several NBC television projects including the clip series The Worst Thing I Ever... for the E! Network. In 2014, Low made his US TV Debut on Fox's stand up comedy series Laughs.

In 2015, Low was cast as a season regular on MTV2's Joking Off. Defy Media has also confirmed a development deal with Lowie with a pilot being green lit under the working title Lowie Sucks for release later this year.

Low signed on with FOX8 in Australia to host Road to Rock Star. The series went around Australia as they hunted for Australia music talent to become hopefuls on the American series titles "Rock Star Supernova". The band consisted of Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses) and Jason Newsted (Metallica).

CD Live, a Saturday night live countdown show hosted by Low and Asha Keurten on FOX8. Due to run for 13 episodes, but was expanded to 22.

Ralph TV, based on the Australia Men's Magazine Ralph and broadcast on the Nine Network Thursday nights during 2008.[4] The TV series was released on DVD along with the magazine.

Stand Up

Low has also been heavily into stand up comedy since his early 20s, having started at Brisbane's legendary "Sit-Down Comedy Clubs". Since moving to the US Low has frequented the most famous and well established stand up comedy clubs including The World Famous Laugh Factory on The Sunset Strip and The Comedy Store.

Acting

Craig's first role was opposite Heath Ledger in the 1997 TV series Roar. After many various commercial roles he left to focus on School. After moving to LA permanently in 2015, Craig returned to acting with roles in The Muppets, 5 Years Apart, Ghost Story Club on TruTV and short films My Girlfriend From Hell, Accents and Founder.

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Laughs Himself 1 Episode
2015 Worst Thing I Ever Writer Season 1
2015-17 Joking Off Himself Season 2 & 3
2017 Pop Of The List Writer/Host Pilot
2017 Ridiculousness Live Writer 12 Episodes
2018 The Daily Drama Writer / Himself 12 Episodes
2018 The Muppets Mr Tumnus 02 Arena Show
2018 5 Years Apart Mark Post Production
2018 BET Hip Hop Awards Permit Patty Also Writer
2019 My Girlfriend From Hell Adam Short Film
2019 Accents Lee Post Production
2019 Foundher Isaac Post Production
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References
  1. http://www.fox.com.au/shows/australianfirst
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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