He graduated from Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, New York in 1998 where he played quarterback for the school's gridiron team. He briefly attended Syracuse University before dropping out to pursue acting in Los Angeles.
He is best known for his role as Brady Black on Days of Our Lives from August 2000 until his final appearance on September 16, 2005.
On August 3, 2002 he married his Days costar Arianne Zuker and announced their separation in August 2007.
Lowder was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his role as Brady for "Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series" in 2003.
Lowder is currently in the role of Rick Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. He joined the cast in January 2007, replacing Justin Torkildsen.