Lowell Dean was born as Lowell Dean Gytri, and raised on a ranch in northwestern Minnesota, near Fargo. After graduating in Theatre at Minnesota State University - Moorhead, he headed to Hollywood to become an actor. Lowell Dean has had film roles in "Angels in Stardust" and "Headlock" and had a continuing role in the television series,"Team Knight Rider." In 2000 he was presented with the Award of Excellence - Acting at the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. He has been married to Sharon Marie Gytri since December 30, 1972. They have two children.