Christopher Lowell (born Richard Lowell Madden; November 6, 1955) is an

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and former television personality. He is best known for hosting the television shows ''Interior Motives'' and ''The Christopher Lowell Show''. He won a

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in 2000 for his work on the latter program. Beyond his hosting duties, Lowell has also appeared on ''

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'' and been a member of the California Boys' Choir. He has designed products for

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and

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. In 2008, Lowell hosted a series on Fine Living channel called ''Work That Room''. Lowell has also written several books. Lowell left the television business in the late 2000s.

Filmography

* ''Interior Motives with Christopher Lowell'' (1997) – TV series, as host * ''The Christopher Lowell Show'' (1999-2003) – as host (also known as ''It's Christopher Lowell'') * ''The Wall to Wall Show'' (2005) – as host * ''You Can Do It'' (2006) – home decorating series, as host * ''Work That Room'' – home decorating series, as host * '' The Martin Short Show'' (1999, 1 episode) – as himself * ''

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'' (2001, 1 episode) – as himself * ''

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'' (1 episode) – as himself * ''

'' (2002, 5 episodes) – as himself * ''The Wall to Wall Show'' (2005, 10 episodes) – as himself * '' I Love the '90s: Part Deux'' (2005) – as himself

Personal life

Originally from

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, Lowell lived in

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for part of the 1970s, working variously as an actor, art director, pianist and waiter. Lowell is

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. On his blog, he calls himself "one of the very first gay men ever to host a daily national television show" although this claim has not been verified. Lowell has

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lowell, Christopher 1955 births Living people American interior designers American television personalities Television presenters with dyslexia