Actor Chad Lowe is taking on a new role as dad - his girlfriend is expecting their first child.

Emmy-winning actor Lowe, 41, will welcome the new addition with his partner of two years, producer Kim Painter, this summer. A spokesperson for the actor says, "The couple is overjoyed and could not be happier."

Lowe finalized his divorce from ex-wife Hilary Swank in 2007.

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