Adam Scott is an American actor and podcaster who came into the limelight after playing Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation which earned him a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination. He is also known for his roles as Derek in the film Step Brothers, Henry Pollard in the Starz sitcom Party Down, and Ed Mackenzie in the HBO series Big Little Lies. He was cast as Mark Scout in the Apple TV+ psychological drama series Severance, which earned him several nominations, including the Emmy Award, the Screen Actors Guild, and Golden Globes. Adam was cast in several films including Krampus, Knocked Up, Step Brothers, Our Idiot Brother, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Black Mass. So, who is Adam Scott? Here’s everything we know about Severance actor.
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Adam Scott Biography
Adam Scott was born on the 3rd of April 1973, in Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. He is currently 51 years old.
| Birth Name | Adam Paul Scott |
| Nickname | Adam |
| Date of Birth | April 3, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aries |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Comedian |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Naomi Sablan |
| Children | 2 |
Family and Education
Adam Scott is the youngest of the three children of Anne (born Quartararo) and Simon Dougald Scott, both of whom are retired teachers. He has two older siblings, Shannon and David. He is of one-quarter Sicilian descent, on his mother’s side.
Adam completed his schooling at Harbor High School and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California.
Adam Scott Married Life
Adam Scott married Naomi Sablan in 2005. They have two children – a son named Graham Scott and a daughter named Frankie Scott.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 9.5 inches Centimeters – 177 cm Meters – 1.77 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 75 kg Pounds – 165 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
In 1994, Adam Scott made his film debut playing a minor role as Joe in the flick Cityscrapes: Los Angeles. His first credited role was with the 1996 film Hellraiser: Bloodline for his role as Jacques.
Television Debut
In 1994, Adam appeared in an episode titled Pilot of the TV series, Dead at 21.
Famous For
Having played Caleb Sinclaire in the 2010 film The Vicious Kind, for which Scott was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for best actor.
His role as Ben Wyatt in NBC’s acclaimed comedy series Parks and Recreation, He played the state auditor in the series who arrives in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana to evaluate the town’s funds.
Adam Scott Net Worth
Adam has an estimated net worth of $8 million, as of 2025.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – mradamscott
- Twitter – mradamscott
Adam Scott Facts
Scott is the co-host and co-creator of the Earwolf podcast U Talkin’ U2 To Me? with Scott Aukerma.
He has also guest appeared on numerous podcasts, including Comedy Bang! Bang!, How Did This Get Made?, and Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show.
He is being starred as Max Jennifer, a bookstore employee and former Stanford professor, in the American supernatural sitcom, Ghosted, which premiered on Fox on October 1, 2017. He also serves as executive producer in the series.
He starred alongside Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, and Alexander Skarsgård in the HBO sitcom Big Little Lies.
Scott is a huge fan of the rock band U2.
He is a good friend of actor Paul Rudd.
In 2022, he began playing the lead role of Mark Scout in the Apple TV+ sitcom Severance, starring Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, and Dichen Lachman. He’s also the producer of the show.
Adam played the role of Ben Parker in the MCU superhero film Madame Web, starring alongside Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, and Emma Roberts.