Basic Information
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Owen Tyler Sussman |
| Date of birth | June 18, 2001 |
| Parents | Ricki Lake (mother), Rob Sussman (father) |
| Sibling | Milo Sebastian Sussman (older brother, b. 1997) |
| Maternal grandparents | Barry Lake, Jill Lake |
| Early public moment | Birth (water birth) featured in discussions around the documentary The Business of Being Born |
| Public profile | Low — occasional family photos and sparse social-media footprint |
| Career / Public work | No widely documented, established public career as of now |
| Net worth | Not publicly documented |
I’ll start with the scene: imagine a late-’90s/early-2000s living room, sunlight on a VHS stack, the soft hum of daytime television. Into that room was born Owen Tyler Sussman—June 18, 2001—into a family already comfortable on camera and curious about the world. I like to picture him as a character who grew up partly in public light and partly offstage, like a supporting actor who prefers perfecting the scene-stealing glance rather than hogging the script.
Early life and the public ripple — 2001
Owen’s arrival in 2001 created one of those small ripples that travel outward in celebrity circles: a water birth that was discussed publicly because his mother, Ricki Lake, was a known TV personality and later connected to the childbirth documentary movement. That single event—one date, one intimate photograph in the family album of public memory—has been one reliable anchor point in a life otherwise kept private. Numbers matter here: 2001 is the year; 18 June is the day; the documentary conversation that followed put that birth into the public archive.
A family table — meet the cast
Families are made of ties, jokes, and histories. Below is a clean snapshot of the individuals who form Owen’s closest orbit.
| Family member | Role | A short introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Ricki Lake | Mother | A well-known TV host and actress whose public life has often intertwined with family moments. |
| Rob Sussman | Father | An illustrator and creative presence in the family, credited as Owen’s dad in public bios. |
| Milo Sebastian Sussman | Older brother | Born in 1997; the sibling often referenced in family pieces and interviews. |
| Barry Lake | Maternal grandfather | Part of the Lake family lineage; listed in public biographies. |
| Jill Lake | Maternal grandmother | Along with Barry, one of the grandparents who appear in family biographical references. |
Those five names form a tight constellation. If family were a film, Ricki is the well-lit lead, Rob is the behind-the-scenes designer, Milo is the older sibling archetype, and Owen—well—he’s the actor who learned to be seen without being a headline.
Public life vs. private life — the balance in numbers
If public life were measured in press clips and private life in quiet dinners, Owen leans heavily toward the latter. Countable mentions in mainstream outlets are few; the numeric story looks like this: one widely referenced birth notice (2001), scattered appearances in family photographs across interviews and social posts, and a sparse social-media presence that suggests discretion rather than abandonment of the public sphere. In short: the math of his visibility is small and steady—not explosive.
Career and public activity — what we actually know
Here’s the honest ledger: there’s no public résumé of headline-making roles, no consistent professional profile in the trade press, and no verified net-worth estimate tied specifically to Owen. That absence is itself a kind of statement—one that suggests either a deliberate choice to stay private or simply that his professional life has not centered on fame. People grow and pivot; some become doctors, some join design studios, some build quietly brilliant careers that never make the cover of a magazine. For now, the data points we have don’t sketch a public career arc.
Social presence — footprints, not billboards
There are traces—family posts, occasional images, possibly an Instagram account that feels low-activity or private. Those are human footprints on a long beach; you can track them, but you won’t find a billboard. In an era where everyone is tempted to monetize identity, Owen’s pattern reads as selective: he appears when family shows up in the frame, otherwise he’s content behind the lens.
The quieter story — why a low profile adds texture
I like to imagine Owen’s life as a B-movie montage in a big, glossy franchise: while Ricki played in the blockbuster, he learned craft in indie cinema—less spectacle, more texture. There’s a kind of cinematic humility to living that way, and it makes his family’s public moments feel more intimate when they do arrive. That restraint invites curiosity—an invitation I accept, but not to pry; rather, to appreciate the chapters we’re allowed to see.
Dates and small facts to hold onto
- 1997 — Milo Sebastian Sussman (older brother) born.
- June 18, 2001 — Owen’s birth and the public detail that most reliably appears in profiles.
- 2000s–2020s — intermittent family mentions in interviews and features focused primarily on Ricki Lake.
FAQ
Who are Owen Tyler Sussman’s parents?
Owen is the son of Ricki Lake, a television host and actress, and Rob Sussman, an illustrator.
Does Owen have siblings?
Yes—an older brother, Milo Sebastian Sussman, born in 1997.
When was Owen born?
He was born on June 18, 2001.
Are Owen’s grandparents known?
Yes; his maternal grandparents are Barry Lake and Jill Lake.
Is Owen a public figure with a known career?
No—there is no widely documented, established public career for Owen as of now.
Does Owen have a public social-media presence?
There are sparse public traces and what appears to be a low-activity or private social account, but no prominent, widely followed public profile.
What is Owen’s net worth?
There is no public, reliable net-worth estimate for Owen.
Has Owen appeared in news or documentaries?
His birth was discussed publicly in the context of a childbirth documentary conversation, and most mentions since are family-centered rather than standalone features.
