Age, Biography, and Wiki
Adam Brody was born in San Diego, California, to Jewish parents. He grew up in the San Diego suburbs and developed an early interest in acting, which led him to drop out of community college at 19 to pursue his career in Hollywood. His breakthrough role as Seth Cohen in The O.C. catapulted him to fame, and since then, he has appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
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| Date of Birth | 15 December 1979 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed.
- Other Measurements: Not publicly disclosed.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Adam Brody is married to actress Leighton Meester, whom he wed in 2014. They have two children together.
He has younger twin brothers, Sean and Matthew (born 1985). His parents, both Jewish, are originally from Detroit. Brody had a bar mitzvah ceremony and grew up celebrating Jewish holidays.
In 2005, Brody had a supporting role in the film Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and played a Hollywood studio assistant in the film adaptation of Thank You for Smoking (2006). His next film role was in the romantic comedy In the Land of Women (2007), as a writer who returns to his mother's Michigan hometown to take care of his sick grandmother. He did not have to audition for the part, but was almost unable to appear in the film because of scheduling conflicts with the second season of The O.C.; the film's director pushed filming back eight months because he wanted Brody to star. The O.C. ended its run in 2007 after four seasons. Brody had said that he was "not unhappy" with the show's cancellation, and that although he was "fortunate" to be on a successful series, he was also glad to "not be on it for 10 years".
In 2016, Brody starred in Sony Crackle's drama series StartUp. He played the older version of Jack Dylan Grazer's character in the superhero film Shazam! and starred in the thriller Ready or Not, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett for Fox Searchlight. The films were released in April and August 2019, respectively, both to positive reviews. Brody has also appeared as Max Larssen in the eight-part drama Curfew, beginning in February 2019. In 2024, he co-starred in the first season of Netflix's Nobody Wants This as Rabbi Noah Roklov who starts dating Kristen Bell's character, Joanne, a shiksa. His performance earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Adam Brody's net worth is estimated to be around $14 million, which is a combined figure with his wife, Leighton Meester. His earnings are primarily derived from his successful acting career, along with other ventures such as music and production.
Business and Investments
- Real Estate: He has investments in properties located in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
Brody has appeared in films including Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Thank You for Smoking (2005), In the Land of Women (2007), and Jennifer's Body (2009). In the 2010s, Brody had supporting roles in comedies including Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) and Sleeping with Other People (2015), and dramatic films such as Lovelace (2013). He appeared in a number of television series during this time, and starred in and produced the television series StartUp (2016–2018).
After the end of The O.C. run, Brody turned to a full-time film career. In 2007, he appeared in supporting roles in the films Smiley Face and The Ten. In 2009, he starred in Boaz Yakin's drama Death in Love and in Diablo Cody's horror film Jennifer's Body. In 2010, he appeared in Kevin Smith's film Cop Out, and then in The Romantics. In July 2010, it was announced that he had worked play Deputy Ross Hoss in Scream 4, which was released in April 2011. In 2011, he voiced Woodie in the MTV animated series Good Vibes, and appeared in The Oranges.
Social Network
Adam Brody maintains a relatively low profile on social media platforms, preferring to focus on his work rather than personal presence.
Education
- Brody attended Scripps Ranch High School and later attended community college for a year before dropping out to pursue acting at the age of 19.
Brody grew up in suburban San Diego, where he attended Wangenheim Middle School and Scripps Ranch High School and received "poor grades". He spent much of his time surfing, admitting that he "pretty much lived at the beach".
