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

2/21/2026

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Rob Lowe has urged Paramount CEO David Ellison to credit him as Paul Barrish in Tommy Boy (1995), addressing his absence from the credits.
Director Peter Segal said Lowe may have declined the credits to protect his reputation if the film failed.
Lowe's request, including a humorous nod to U.S. President Donald Trump, remains unanswered.
The film, featuring Chris Farley and David Spade, marks its 30th anniversary in 2025.

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Rob Lowe has urged Paramount CEO David Ellison to credit him as Paul Barrish in Tommy Boy (1995), addressing his absence from the credits.
Director Peter Segal said Lowe may have declined the credits to protect his reputation if the film failed.
Lowe's request, including a humorous nod to U.S. President Donald Trump, remains unanswered.
The film, featuring Chris Farley and David Spade, marks its 30th anniversary in 2025.