Adam Scott

Info

Role

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth

04/03/1973

Place of birth

Santa Cruz, California, USA

Awards

2 nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards

1 nomination

Golden Globes, USA
Golden Globes, USA

1 nomination

Adam Scott

Biography

Adam Scott was born in Santa Cruz, California, the son of Anne and Dougald Scott. He has two older siblings, Shannon and David. Scott has said that his brother David "looks like me but is far more cerebral and inherited the intellect of our parents," both of whom are retired teachers. He graduated from Harbor High School and he is an alumnus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California, class of 1993.

Known For

Severance
Severance
9.0
9.0
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
8.4
8.4
Step Brothers
Step Brothers
6.9
6.9

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