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Carey Lowell 

Early Life and Education

Carey Lowell, a prominent American actress and former fashion model, was born in 1961 in Huntington, New York. She is the daughter of James David Lowell, a well-known geologist. Her mother's identity is not publicly documented. As an only child, she spent her formative years in various parts of the world, including the United States, France, the Netherlands, and Libya, due to her father's international work assignments. She is American by nationality and of North American ethnicity.

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Lowell pursued higher education at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied literature. She later attended New York University and the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in Manhattan to further her studies in the performing arts. During her academic years, she supported herself by working as a fashion model, representing major brands such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren.

Modeling and Early Acting Career

After establishing herself in the modeling industry, Carey Lowell transitioned into acting. Her film debut was in the 1986 movie Dangerously Close, followed by a role in Club Paradise. Her growing presence in Hollywood led to appearances in several films throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, including Fierce Creatures, Leaving Las Vegas, Love Affair, Sleepless in Seattle, Road to Ruin, and The Guardian.

Breakthrough with "Law & Order" and Role in James Bond Film

Lowell gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Assistant District Attorney Jamie Ross in the television series Law & Order. She appeared in 49 episodes, becoming a familiar face to viewers of the long-running crime drama. One of her most notable film roles was in the 1989 James Bond movie Licence to Kill, where she played Pam Bouvier, a CIA operative and Bond’s ally.

Her television work also included guest appearances in Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Homicide: Life on the Street, and Six Degrees.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 11 Feb, 1961
Age: 59 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Model
Television actor
Film actor
Voice actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Huntington
Gender: Female
Description: American actress
Spouse: Richard Gere[2002-2013]
Griffin Dunne[1989-1995]
Net Worth 2021: 6 million
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Last Modified: Sep 17 2025
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