After Kelsey began getting roles in Broadway theatre, Fowler developed his own ambitions for an acting career.

[2] Fowler started pursuing acting at the age of 5, playing roles on Blue's Clues and Sesame Street.

After each episode of Speechless aired on ABC, the CPF's website posted content and short informational videos about cerebral palsy.

"[3] When taking the role for Speechless, Fowler had to move from New Jersey to Los Angeles and also missed much of his sled hockey season and most of his senior year.

[5] Fowler had previously been somewhat averse to social media; however, after joining the cast of Speechless, he created accounts on Instagram and Twitter to promote the show.