Adam Scott

Adam Scott
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Name:
Adam Scott
Real name:
Adam Paul Scott
Who is:
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Birth date:
(52 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
154 lb (70 kg)
Relationship:
married
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(characteristic)
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Biography of Adam Scott

Adam Scott brought his trademark charm to Henry Pollard in the comedy series "Party Down," played the lovestruck Robbie in the drama "My Blind Brother," and delivered a desperate performance as Caleb Sinclaire in "The Vicious Kind."
Adam Scott
Adam Scott
This American television and film actor also works as a producer and screenwriter for the TV series "The Greatest Event in Television History," which he directs as well. Winner of the 2009 Ewwy Award and nominee for the Independent Spirit Awards. Net worth: $8 million.

Childhood: Santa Cruz

Schoolteachers Anne and Douglas Scott from Santa Cruz, California, already had two nearly grown children, Shannon and David, when their third child was born in spring 1973. They named the newborn Adam Paul.

Looking back on his childhood, Scott always remembers how intelligent and serious David was—so much like himself—and how determined his sister Shannon was in her studies.
Adam Scott as a child
Adam Scott as a child
Adam, however, loved to impersonate others the most, dreaming from a young age of becoming a famous actor. While his older siblings were graduating high school, Adam was just starting first grade. By that time, their parents had already retired and tried their best to guide their youngest. But Adam was firm in his desire to act in movies.

Youth: Los Angeles

To pursue his dream, Scott enrolled at the Los Angeles Academy of Dramatic Arts for his specialized training. He enjoyed participating in theatrical productions and student sketches at the university. He had a knack for spot-on impressions of his classmates and teachers.
Adam Scott in his youth
Adam Scott in his youth
Adam sometimes joked that if David inherited all the intelligence from their parents, he got a full dose of humor. After graduating from the Academy, Scott figured television would be his best shot at achieving his childhood dream, so he jumped straight into TV work after university.

Career: Master of TV Shows

Adam Scott's acting career kicked off with series like "Boy Meets World," "Dead at 21" and "ER."

Producers took notice of the talented actor's appealing look, and Adam went on to star in hit series like "NYPD Blue" (Gordon Puterbaugh) and "Party of Five" (Josh Macon). He also had a small role as the servant Jacques in "Hellraiser: Bloodline."
Adam Scott in the series 'Party Down'
Adam Scott in the series 'Party Down'
Soon after, the actor moved from supporting roles to bigger parts in shows like "Six Feet Under" (Ben Cooper), "Murder One" (Sydney Schneider), and "CSI: Miami" (Danny Cato).

Scott gained recognition and popularity through his lead role as Henry Pollard in the comedy series "Party Down," his character Ben from "Parks and Recreation," and his role as Derek Huff in "Step Brothers." In the latter, Adam's co-star was Will Ferrell.
Adam Scott in the series 'Parks and Recreation'
Adam Scott in the series 'Parks and Recreation'
Showing his range across genres, the actor appeared in the comedy "Monster-in-Law" with Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez in the lead roles, Martin Scorsese's epic drama "The Aviator" with Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett, the comedy-horror "Little Evil," and the thriller "High Crimes."
A man and woman sitting on chairs in the hallway, the man is eating a hamburger
A scene from the series 'Parks and Recreation'
On the set of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," Scott, who played the antagonist, worked with Ben Stiller, Sean Penn, and Shirley MacLaine. He then took on roles like Tom in Michael Dougherty's fantasy "Krampus," Agent Robert Fitzpatrick in Scott Cooper's "Black Mass," and Will Jordan in Max Winkler's "Flower."
Adam Scott in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'
Adam Scott in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'
Adam Scott also appeared in the biographical drama James Franco's "The Disaster Artist," where he played himself, alongside Hollywood stars like Melanie Griffith, Sharon Stone, Jackie Weaver, and others.

The actor was also memorable in the dramatic role of Pat Anderson in "Eastbound & Down," where Adam delivered a compelling portrayal of a complex, cocaine-addicted character.

In 2019, filming began for the first season of the science fiction series "The Twilight Zone" directed by Gerard McMurray and Greg Yaitanes. Alongside Adam Scott, the thriller also featured Adam Stafford, Rob Carpenter, Michael Denis, and Lucinda Dryzek.
Future plans include a sequel to the series "Party Down," where Adam will reprise his role as Henry Pollard. It is planned that Lizzy Caplan, Martin Starr, and Ken Marino will also star in the main roles.

Adam Scott's Personal Life

Adam Scott frequently collaborated on film projects as a producer with actress and TV producer Naomi Sablan. What started as a professional partnership eventually blossomed into romance, and the couple tied the knot in 2005.
Adam Scott and Naomi Sablan
Adam Scott and Naomi Sablan
The couple soon welcomed daughter Frankie, followed a few years later by son Graham. Scott devotes his downtime to raising his kids and sharing his love of movies with them.
Adam Scott with his wife and children
Adam Scott with his wife and children

Adam Scott Now

In 2022, Apple TV+ launched Ben Stiller's sci-fi thriller "Severance," starring Adam Scott in the lead role. The show takes place in an alternate reality where Lumon Industries scientists have figured out how to split human consciousness into two separate halves.
Severance. Trailer
One consciousness kicks in at work, while the other takes over when they leave the office. Neither side knows the other exists. Scott's character Mark Scout starts to suspect there's a world beyond his sterile office environment.
A middle-aged man in a suit holds a red ball in his hands, with white walls in the background
Adam Scott in the series "Severance"
The series earned rave reviews from both audiences and critics, landing Scott a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Actor in a TV Drama" and two SAG Award nominations (for individual performance and as part of the ensemble cast).
A brown-haired man in a checkered shirt walks through the city, relaxed posture
Adam Scott on the set of "Madame Web"
In 2024, Scott appeared in "Madame Web," playing Ben Parker, young Peter's uncle, while "Severance" season two dropped in early 2025. Scott couldn't contain his enthusiasm for the project:
One of the reasons I liked it is because it didn't remind me of anything else. It was exactly what I look for as a viewer. I love watching 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Lost,' and 'Black Mirror,' but I've never been part of something like this.
  • Scott has an incredibly beautiful family, his wife Naomi and children are very charming!
    2021-05-18 09:51:52
  • Well, what a handsome actor Adam Scott! I really love his looks and acting skills.
    2021-04-18 21:29:34
  • «The Secret Life of Walter Mitty» is an incredibly cool film, I really liked it. And Adam Scott played well there.
    2021-03-07 15:40:52
  • But it seems to me that Scott is handsome :) There are few such men in general, interesting, and as an actor he is cool!
    2021-01-28 20:04:05
  • Adam Scott was remembered for the movie «CSI: Miami», but so that would be very distinguished I would not say...
    2021-01-16 14:42:36
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