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Adam Scott
Acting

Adam Scott

Born 1973-04-03
Santa Cruz, California, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Adam Paul Scott (born April 3, 1973) is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, director and podcaster. He is best known for his roles as Ben Wyatt in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation, Henry Pollard in the Starz comedy series Party Down, Palek in the HBO drama Tell Me You Love Me and Derek Huff in the 2008 film Step Brothers. He has appeared in the Adult Swim comedy Childrens Hospital. He was also on the show NTSF:SD:SUV::, and the annual Adult Swim special The Greatest Event in Television History, which he also created and produced. Scott is the co-host and co-creator of the Earwolf podcast U Talkin' U2 To Me? with Scott Aukerman.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Adam Scott

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

2013
TMDB3.6
The Aviator
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The Aviator

2004
TMDB3.6
Knocked Up
Movie
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Knocked Up

2007
TMDB3.1
American Dad!
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American Dad!

2005
TMDB3.5
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009
TMDB2.5
The Disaster Artist
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The Disaster Artist

2017
TMDB3.5
Black Mass
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Black Mass

2015
TMDB3.3
Step Brothers
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Step Brothers

2008
TMDB3.3
Severance
TV
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Severance

2022
TMDB4.2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014
TMDB2.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (164 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
A Sprinkle of HistoryIrv RobbinsMovie2027
The SaviorsSean HarrisonMovie2027
The SaviorsProducerMovie2027
The Whisper ManThe Whisper ManTom KennedyMovie2026
HokumHokumOhm BaumanMovie2026
Strip LawStrip LawLincoln Gumb (voice)TV Series2026
The StudioThe StudioAdam ScottTV Series2025
Good Hang with Amy PoehlerGood Hang with Amy PoehlerSelf - GuestTV Series2025
The MonkeyThe MonkeyCaptain Petey ShelbornMovie2025
Bianca by NightBianca by NightSelf - Guest (video link)TV Series2025
Madame WebMadame WebBen ParkerMovie2024
Hot Ones VersusHot Ones VersusSelfTV Series2024
Dinner Time Live with David ChangDinner Time Live with David ChangSelfTV Series2024
Off Script with The Hollywood ReporterOff Script with The Hollywood ReporterSelfTV Series2023
First Time Female DirectorFirst Time Female DirectorActing Coach (uncredited)Movie2023
LootLootJohn NovakTV Series2022
SeveranceSeveranceMark ScoutTV Series2022
SeveranceSeveranceExecutive ProducerTV Series2022
SeveranceSeveranceProducerTV Series2022
Inside JobInside JobRon Staedtler (voice)TV Series2021
Don'tDon'tHimself - HostTV Series2020
Celebrity Escape RoomCelebrity Escape RoomSelfMovie2020
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in PsychedelicsHave a Good Trip: Adventures in PsychedelicsSelfMovie2020
A Parks and Recreation SpecialA Parks and Recreation SpecialBen WyattMovie2020
The Paley Center Salutes Parks and RecreationThe Paley Center Salutes Parks and RecreationBen WyattMovie2020
DuncanvilleDuncanvilleNick (voice)TV Series2020
Between Two Ferns: The MovieBetween Two Ferns: The MovieAdam ScottMovie2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowSelfTV Series2019
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneJustin SandersonTV Series2019
Nailed It!Nailed It!Self - JudgeTV Series2018
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHaleThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHaleSelf - Special GuestTV Series2018
Do You Want to See a Dead Body?Do You Want to See a Dead Body?Self / AppearanceTV Series2017
GhostedGhostedMax Jennifer / Max AllisonTV Series2017
GhostedGhostedExecutive ProducerTV Series2017
Big MouthBig MouthMr. Dylan Keating (voice)TV Series2017
Little EvilLittle EvilGary BloomMovie2017
Fun Mom DinnerFun Mom DinnerTomMovie2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterWet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterBenTV Series2017
Fun Mom DinnerFun Mom DinnerExecutive ProducerMovie2017
I'm SorryI'm SorryDr. Steve GoldbergTV Series2017
The F WordThe F WordSelfTV Series2017
FlowerFlowerWill JordanMovie2017
The Most Hated Woman in AmericaThe Most Hated Woman in AmericaJack FergusonMovie2017
The Disaster ArtistThe Disaster ArtistAdam ScottMovie2017
Big Little LiesBig Little LiesEd MackenzieTV Series2017
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day SpecialMichael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day SpecialAdam ScottMovie2017
My Blind BrotherMy Blind BrotherRobbieMovie2016
The Good PlaceThe Good PlaceTrevorTV Series2016
Other PeopleOther PeopleProducerMovie2016
The Adult Swim Golf ClassicThe Adult Swim Golf ClassicAdam ScottMovie2016
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$Bajillion Dollar Propertie$Johnny DunneTV Series2016
Angie TribecaAngie TribecaSurgeonTV Series2016
KrampusKrampusTomMovie2015
Black MassBlack MassFBI Agent Robert FitzpatrickMovie2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - GuestTV Series2015
Sleeping with Other PeopleSleeping with Other PeopleMatthew SobvechikMovie2015
The OvernightThe OvernightAlexMovie2015
The OvernightThe OvernightExecutive ProducerMovie2015
Hot Tub Time Machine 2Hot Tub Time Machine 2Adam Yates Stedmeyer Jr.Movie2015
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsVariety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelfTV Series2014
They Came TogetherThey Came TogetherSound EngineerMovie2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelfTV Series2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelf - GuestTV Series2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - GuestTV Series2014
Off Camera with Sam JonesOff Camera with Sam JonesSelfTV Series2014
Timms ValleyTimms ValleyUS Marshal LonnyMovie2013
The Secret Life of Walter MittyThe Secret Life of Walter MittyTed HendricksMovie2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick@midnight with Chris HardwickSelfTV Series2013
A.C.O.D.A.C.O.D.Carter SpencerMovie2013
A.C.O.D.A.C.O.D.Executive ProducerMovie2013
Talking BadTalking BadSelfTV Series2013
Hollywood Game NightHollywood Game NightSelfTV Series2013
Drunk HistoryDrunk HistoryJohn Wilkes BoothTV Series2013
MaronMaronHimselfTV Series2013
The Guilt TripThe Guilt TripAndrew Margolis Jr.Movie2012
The Greatest Event in Television HistoryThe Greatest Event in Television HistoryHenry / HildyTV Series2012
The Greatest Event in Television HistoryThe Greatest Event in Television HistoryA.J. SimonTV Series2012
The Greatest Event in Television HistoryThe Greatest Event in Television HistoryJonathan HartTV Series2012
The Greatest Event in Television HistoryThe Greatest Event in Television HistoryMonroe FicusTV Series2012
The Greatest Event in Television HistoryThe Greatest Event in Television HistoryCreatorTV Series2012
BacheloretteBacheloretteClyde GoddardMovie2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!Comedy Bang! Bang!SelfTV Series2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!Comedy Bang! Bang!Plumber PierreTV Series2012
Burning LoveBurning LoveDamien AssanteTV Series2012
VeepVeepTonight Show HostTV Series2012
See Girl RunSee Girl RunJasonMovie2012
Friends with KidsFriends with KidsJason FrymanMovie2012
All Star Bowling Trick ShotsAll Star Bowling Trick ShotsSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
The First A.D.The First A.D.WriterMovie2011
The First A.D.The First A.D.DirectorMovie2011
The Jonathan Ross ShowThe Jonathan Ross ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2011
Our Idiot BrotherOur Idiot BrotherJeremyMovie2011
NTSF:SD:SUV::NTSF:SD:SUV::Van DammTV Series2011
Fight for Your Right RevisitedFight for Your Right RevisitedCab DriverMovie2011
The TerrysNarrator (voice)Movie2011
When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen MirrenWhen Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen MirrenMovie ExecutiveMovie2011
ConanConanSelfTV Series2010
ConanConanSelf - GuestTV Series2010
Piranha 3DPiranha 3DNovak RadzinskyMovie2010
Operation: EndgameOperation: EndgameMagicianMovie2010
Leap YearLeap YearJeremyMovie2010
The Vicious KindThe Vicious KindCaleb SinclaireMovie2009
Passenger SidePassenger SideMichaelMovie2009
Lovely, StillLovely, StillMikeMovie2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - GuestTV Series2009
Parks and RecreationParks and RecreationBen WyattTV Series2009
Parks and RecreationParks and RecreationDirectorTV Series2009
Party DownParty DownHenry PollardTV Series2009
Party DownParty DownProducerTV Series2009
Party DownParty DownExecutive ProducerTV Series2009
Eastbound & DownEastbound & DownPat AndersonTV Series2009
Trust MeTrust MeJosh BurkettTV Series2009
Childrens HospitalChildrens HospitalLt. D'Ghor KoruTV Series2008
Step BrothersStep BrothersDerek HuffMovie2008
AugustAugustJoshua SterlingMovie2008
Corporate AffairsCorporate AffairsJack HightowerMovie2008
The Great Buck HowardThe Great Buck HowardAlanMovie2008
Tell Me You Love MeTell Me You Love MePalekTV Series2007
Knocked UpKnocked UpSamuelMovie2007
The Sarah Silverman ProgramThe Sarah Silverman ProgramAgent SchroederTV Series2007
The ReturnThe ReturnKurtMovie2006
The One ShowThe One ShowSelfTV Series2006
Art School ConfidentialArt School ConfidentialMarvin BushmillerMovie2006
First SnowFirst SnowTom MorelaneMovie2006
Who Loves the SunWho Loves the SunDaniel BloomMovie2006
Monster-in-LawMonster-in-LawRemyMovie2005
The MatadorThe MatadorPhil GarrisonMovie2005
American Dad!American Dad!Marshall (voice)TV Series2005
The AviatorThe AviatorJohnny MeyerMovie2004
Veronica MarsVeronica MarsMr. Chuck RooksTV Series2004
The SoupThe SoupSelfTV Series2004
Off the LipOff the LipDavidMovie2004
TorqueTorqueJay McPhersonMovie2004
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfTV Series2003
Two DaysTwo DaysStuMovie2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - GuestTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - "Mean Tweets"TV Series2003
CSI: MiamiCSI: MiamiDanny CatoTV Series2002
High CrimesHigh CrimesLieutenant Terrence EmbryMovie2002
Glory DaysGlory DaysHoward DichotskyTV Series2002
RonnieRonnieRonnie SchwannMovie2002
Six Feet UnderSix Feet UnderBen CooperTV Series2001
Seven and a MatchSeven and a MatchPeterMovie2001
Winding RoadsWinding RoadsBrian CalhounMovie1999
GirlGirlScottMovie1998
The Lesser EvilThe Lesser EvilYoung GeorgeMovie1998
HairshirtHairshirtFan at BarMovie1998
PaybackPaybackAdam StanfillMovie1997
Dinner and DrivingDinner and DrivingLarryMovie1997
Star Trek: First ContactStar Trek: First ContactDefiant Con OfficerMovie1996
The Last Days of Frankie the FlyThe Last Days of Frankie the FlyRace Track ValetMovie1996
The Daily ShowThe Daily ShowSelf - GuestTV Series1996
Hellraiser: BloodlineHellraiser: BloodlineJacquesMovie1996
Cityscrapes: Los AngelesCityscrapes: Los AngelesJoeMovie1996
Murder OneMurder OneSidney SchneiderTV Series1995
Party of FiveParty of FiveJosh MaconTV Series1994
Boy Meets WorldBoy Meets WorldGriffin 'Griff' HawkinsTV Series1993
Law & OrderLaw & OrderRobbie HowellTV Series1990
The Emmy AwardsThe Emmy AwardsSelfTV Series1949
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee / PresenterTV Series1944
Double BookedSelf / AppearanceMovie—
The George Lucas Talk Show: LiveThe George Lucas Talk Show: LiveSelfTV Series—
Double BookedProducerMovie—
Double BookedDirectorMovie—