Adam Brody Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: December 15, 1979 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Carlsbad

Adam Brody is a Hollywood actor who started with television and slowly and eventually made his space on the big screen. From early on, Brody knew he was made for acting. He realized his passion for acting and took every step in this direction to achieve his dream. Although he enrolled at school, he never took schooling and academics seriously. He was mostly found enjoying and having fun with friends. He spent his formative years on the beach and surfed all the time. His love for acting made him drop out of college and take up acting seriously. He loves watching movies apart from being in them. He mostly enjoys watching classic and horror movies. Apart from surfing and acting, Brody has a big inclination towards music. Dean Martin’s and Frank Sinatra’s are among his favorites. He also reads during his free time. Among his favorite books are ‘Catcher in the Rye’, ‘Less than Zero’ and ‘The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay’.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Adam Jared Brody

Age: 44 Years, 44 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Leighton Meester

father: Mark Brody

mother: Valerie Siefman

siblings: Matt Brody, Sean Brody

children: Arlo Day Brody

Born Country: United States

Jewish Actors Actors

Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

U.S. State: California

City: San Diego, California

More Facts

education: Wangenheim Middle School, Scripps Ranch High School

awards: 2004 - Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actor - Drama/Action Adventure
2005 - Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Chemistry
2005 - Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actor Drama
2006 - Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Actor Drama/Action Adventure

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    What is Adam Brody's most famous role?

    Adam Brody is most famous for his role as Seth Cohen on the popular TV show "The O.C."

  • 2

    Has Adam Brody appeared in any superhero movies?

    Yes, Adam Brody portrayed the superhero role of The Flash in the movie "Justice League: The New Frontier."

  • 3

    Is Adam Brody involved in any charity work?

    Yes, Adam Brody supports various charities and has been involved in organizations like Oceana, which focuses on ocean conservation.

  • 4

    Does Adam Brody have any hidden talents?

    Adam Brody is known for his skills in playing the drums and has showcased his talent in various projects.

Childhood & Early Life

Adam Brody was born on 15 December 1979 in Carlsbad, San Diego, California. He comes from a Jewish lineage. His father is a lawyer and his mother is a Creative Director at Sempra Energy. Brody has two siblings named Sean and Matt. Both of them are younger than him and are twins.

Brody was not a great kid at school. In fact, he performed very poorly in academics. He went to Wangenheim Middle School and Scripps Ranch High School. He rarely attended school and mostly spent time surfing. He pretty much spent all his childhood at the beach. His charming personality had a lot of girls flocking around him. However, he clarifies that he was not a Casanova.

He also attended Community College for a year, but later on, dropped out on the pretext of fulfilling his aspiration to become a Hollywood actor. In the pursuit of his dream, he hired an acting coach and he also signed up with a manager.

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Career

It was in 2000, Adam Brody starred in the television movie ‘Growing Up Brady’. He landed up with the character of Barry Williams in the movie after a year of hard work, training, and auditioning.

Brody’s major role in television came when he was cast in a recurring role on ‘Gilmore Girls’ as Dave Rygalski. This happened in 2002. Prior to this, in 2001, Brody played a small part in ‘American Pie 2’.

The role that shot him to fame was of Seth Cohen in the television show ‘The O.C.’ in 2003. Brody became a teen icon with this show. His role in ‘The O.C. helped him gather a lot of female attention. This also got him to rave titles such as ‘TV’s sexiest geek’; ‘25 Sexiest Stars under 25’ and ‘Sexiest Man Alive’.

The year 2003 proved to be a good one for Brody as around the same year he also attempted writing and wrote a short film called ‘Home Security’. He was also featured in the movie ‘Grind’ and a music video called ‘Too Bad about Your Girl’ by The Donnas.

In 2005, Brody had the great fortune of sharing screen space with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in ‘Mr. & Mrs. Will Smith’.

In 2007, the television series ‘The O.C.’ came to an abrupt end. This ending made Brody shift his focus toward movies. He played supporting characters in many movies such as ‘Smiley Face’ and ‘The Ten.’

He had some good roles to play in the following years. These include: ‘Death in Love’ (2009), ‘Jennifer’s Body’ (2009), and ‘The Romantics’ (2010) to name a few. He starred in these movies alongside big stars such as Megan Fox and Katie Holmes.

In 2013, he was seen in the movie ‘Lovelace’, which is a biopic of the late adult star, Linda Lovelace. Adam Brody portrayed the character of Harry Reems.

Other movies that he has been a part of include ‘Life Partners’ (2014), ‘Sleeping with Other People’ (2015), the superhero film ‘Shazam’ (2019), and the thriller ‘Ready or Not’.

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He has also starred in the web series ‘Start Up’ (2016) and the television series ‘Curfew’ (2019).

In 2020, he played the role of ‘Abe Applebaum’ in the mystery comedy-drama film ‘The Kid Detective’ written and directed by Evan Morgan. That same year, he also starred in the Emerald Fennell-directed film ‘Promising Young Woman.’ The film was about a young woman who goes on a quest to avenge the death of her friend who was raped and later committed suicide.

In 2022, he voiced ‘Bob’ in the 2D-animated fantasy adventure comedy film ‘My Father's Dragon.’ The film opened to a positive reception and recorded an 87% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2023, he reprised his role as the ‘adult Freddy Freeman’ in ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods,’ the sequel to the 2019 American superhero film ‘Shazam!’ The film received a mixed response from critics and failed to perform at the box office. That same year, he was also seen in the adventure-thriller film ‘River Wild’ directed by Ben Ketai.

He played the role of ‘Wiley’ in the 2023 American satirical comedy-drama film ‘American Fiction.’ The film, written and directed by Cord Jefferson, was based on Percival Everett’s 2001 novel ‘Erasure’ and received universal acclaim upon release, earning a 94% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Major Works

Brody’s role in ‘The O.C.’ where he played the sarcastic and geeky Seth Cohen got him all the fame and recognition. He was given many titles from various magazines like ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ and the like. This show in a way opened his doors to Hollywood too. In the movies to follow, he had the great fortune of working alongside many Hollywood stars such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Megan Fox.

Awards & Achievements

Adam Brody won the Teen Choice Award; for the category Choice TV Actor - Drama/Action Adventure for ‘The O.C.’ in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

He along with Rachel Bilson bagged the Teen Choice Award; for the category Choice TV Chemistry for ‘The O.C. in 2003.

He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for the category Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller for ‘Jennifer’s Body’ in 2010.

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Personal Life & Legacy

Adam Brody dated his co-star Rachel Bilson for three years. All was good between the couple before they broke up in December 2006.

After a year of dating, he got married to actress Leighton Meester in February 2014 in a private ceremony. The couple has two children, a daughter named Arlo Day Brody (born in 2015) and a son, born in 2020.

Facts About Adam Brody

Adam Brody is a skilled drummer and has played in several bands, showcasing his musical talents beyond acting.

He is known for his love of comic books and graphic novels, often attending comic book conventions and sharing his passion for the genre.

Adam Brody is an avid surfer and has been spotted catching waves along the California coast, embracing the laid-back beach lifestyle.

He is fluent in Spanish, adding another layer to his diverse talents and abilities as an actor.

Adam Brody is a devoted animal lover and has been involved in various animal welfare causes, demonstrating his compassion and advocacy for our furry friends.

Adam Brody Movies

1. Thank You for Smoking (2005)

  (Drama, Comedy)

2. Shazam! (2019)

  (Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy)

3. Promising Young Woman (2020)

  (Crime, Drama, Thriller)

4. Ready or Not (2019)

  (Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller)

5. The Ring (2002)

  (Horror, Mystery)

6. The Kid Detective (2020)

  (Comedy, Drama, Mystery)

7. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

  (Romance, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Drama)

8. Sleeping with Other People (2015)

  (Drama, Comedy, Romance)

9. In the Land of Women (2007)

  (Comedy, Drama, Romance)

10. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

  (Action, Crime, Thriller, Comedy, Romance)

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