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Rob Lowe Demands 'Tommy Boy' Credit 30 Years Later in Joke Letter

Actor Rob Lowe has humorously addressed his lack of an onscreen credit in the 1995 film 'Tommy Boy' over thirty years after its release. In a social media post framed as an open letter to Paramount's CEO, he jokingly called the omission an "atrocity" and requested a credit. However, director Peter Segal has stated that the decision to forgo a credit was originally Lowe's own choice. Lowe also shared fond memories of his co-stars, the late Chris Farley and David Spade, including anecdotes about their on-set scuffles.

Key Points: Rob Lowe Jokes About Lack of 'Tommy Boy' Credit After 30 Years

  • Lowe posted a joking "open letter" to Paramount's CEO
  • He played Paul Barrish but received no official credit
  • Director says the no-credit choice was originally Lowe's own
  • Lowe recalls on-set fights between Farley and Spade
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Rob Lowe jokes about lack of credit in 'Tommy Boy' after 30 years

Actor Rob Lowe humorously calls out his missing onscreen credit in the 1995 comedy 'Tommy Boy' in an open letter to Paramount's CEO.

"This atrocity was perpetrated by a previous regime, and is a known stain on the Paramount legacy. - Rob Lowe"

Los Angeles, February 21

Actor Rob Lowe has humorously called out his lack of onscreen credit in the 1995 comedy 'Tommy Boy', more than three decades after the film's release, according to People.

Lowe, 61, took to X to post what he described as an "Open Letter" addressed to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, dubbing it "Re: industry challenges." In the message, the actor quipped, "Among the long-standing, important and unresolved issues, I urge you to consider my lack of a credit in Tommy Boy."

Calling it an "atrocity," Lowe added, "This atrocity was perpetrated by a previous regime, and is a known stain on the Paramount legacy." The film, directed by Peter Segal and produced by Lorne Michaels, was distributed by Paramount Pictures. It starred Chris Farley and David Spade, alongside Bo Derek, Julie Warner, Dan Aykroyd and Brian Dennehy, according to People.

Lowe played Paul Barrish, the older stepbrother to Farley's character, but did not receive an official credit. In his post, he jokingly requested a credit above the film's title: "and Rob Lowe as Paul," concluding his message with, "Thank you for your attention to this matter! RL."

Director Peter Segal told Remind magazine in March 2025 that the decision not to receive an onscreen credit was Lowe's own. "It was his choice," Segal said. "Maybe he thought the movie was going to tank and wanted to distance himself. I don't know. But he is now haunted by that same question," according to People.

Lowe has previously spoken fondly about working with Spade and the late Farley. In 2024, during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, he recalled that his co-stars would occasionally get into physical scuffles -- including one sparked when Farley accidentally stepped on Spade's sandwich, and others allegedly over Lowe himself.

"The big fight," Lowe said, occurred after Spade discovered that Farley and Lowe had used a jacuzzi without him. "It was like I was the pretty girl. They were very possessive."

Among Lowe's upcoming projects are The Third Parent (set for theatrical release on August 7), the 2026 Sundance Film Festival premiere The Musical, and My New Friend Jim, according to People.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, after 30 years? It feels a bit like a publicity stunt for his upcoming projects. The director said it was his own choice back then. Maybe he should just let it go and focus on his current work.
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Vikram M
The behind-the-scenes stories are the best part! Farley and Spade fighting over a jacuzzi session with Lowe is hilarious. "It was like I was the pretty girl" – what a line! 🛁 Hollywood in the 90s must have been something else.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching Tommy Boy on cable, I never even noticed he wasn't credited! He played a memorable part. It's a classic comedy. Maybe Paramount should do a special re-release with his name added, just for the joke.
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Rohit P
Credit is important, yaar. Even if it's a joke now, actors and crew deserve recognition for their work. I'm glad he's bringing it up in a light-hearted way. In our film industry, sometimes supporting actors don't get their due either.
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Michael C
The director's quote is the real tea! "Maybe he thought the movie was going to tank..." That's a bit spicy. It's a good lesson – never distance yourself from a project, you never know what will become a cult classic.

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