Adam Brody

Actor, writer, musician, producer

American San Diego, California, USA Sagittarius

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, writer, musician, producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth15/12/1979
Age46 years
BirthplaceSan Diego, California, USA
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Adam Brody

02/11/2026

Brody appeared in a video campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic nominee in the 2026 United States Senate election, as part of an effort with Swing Left's Ground Truth. He framed the work as helping to elect El-Sayed and win back the House, and also called for money to be taken out of politics.

25/09/2026

Ahead of the third season of Nobody Wants This, Brody told GQ he supports a free Palestine and described the situation in Gaza as a genocide. Show creator Erin Foster later said she disagreed with his view while acknowledging that everyone is entitled to a different opinion.

01/03/2026

Brody earned a second SAG-AFTRA nomination at the 2026 Actor Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Noah Roklov in Nobody Wants This. He was up against Ike Barinholtz, Ted Danson, Seth Rogen and Martin Short in the category.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAdam Jared Brody
SummaryAmerican actor best known for playing Seth Cohen in the television series The O.C. (2003–07). He has also worked as a writer, musician and producer. He currently stars as Noah Roklov in the Netflix comedy Nobody Wants This.
Also Known AsAdam Jared Brody

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolScripps Ranch High School
CollegeMiraCosta College (one year, did not complete)

Personal Life

ResidenceLos Angeles, California
BackgroundRaised in suburban San Diego, where he spent much of his youth surfing
Religion/HeritageJewish American
Online PresenceHas stated he does not maintain social media accounts

Relationships & More

SpouseLeighton Meester (m. 2014)
MarriagePrivate ceremony in February 2014

Family

FatherMark Alan Brody, lawyer
MotherValerie Jill Siefman, graphic artist
SiblingsTwo younger brothers

Career

BreakthroughCast as Seth Cohen in the Fox teen drama The O.C. (2003–07)
Early WorkLead role as Barry Williams in the 2000 television film Growing Up Brady
Film Highlights
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
  • Thank You for Smoking (2005)
  • Lovelace (2013), as Harry Reems
  • Shazam! (2019)
  • Ready or Not (2019)
  • The Kid Detective (2020)
Television HighlightsNobody Wants This (2024–present), as Noah Roklov
Awards & Nominations
  • Three consecutive Teen Choice Awards for The O.C.
  • Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical or Comedy) for Nobody Wants This
  • Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This
  • Won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This (2025)
  • SAG-AFTRA Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This (2026)

Favourites

Music GenreIndie rock

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Played drums for the band Big Japan with actor Bret Harrison
2. Co-wrote the comic book miniseries Red Menace
3. Improvised much of Seth Cohen's comic dialogue
4. Was considered for the lead in Speed Racer before the role went to Emile Hirsch
5. Has described himself as a 'fake intellectual' with a sarcastic sense of humour

Also born on 15 December

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