Actor Adam Scott has attained increating notoriety as Big Little Lies skyrocketed in popularity over the last two years, giving this television and movie actor the recognition and credit he deserves. Scott grew up in Santa Cruz, California with two older siblings and very Irish parents. He graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California, where his acting career blossomed slowly but surely.
Adam Scott's career took off when he starred in back-to-back roles in Party Down and Parks and Recreation, where he eased into his gawky, disconcerting nature. Today we examine ten of Scott's ten best roles.
Bachelorette (2012) As Clyde
After a group of friends is requested to be bridesmaids for their high school pal Becky (Rebel Wilson), a night of debauchery and disorderly conduct ensues, promising raunchy mess of entertainment in Bachelorette. Kristen Dunst, Lizzy Kaplan, and Isla Fisher star as the bridesmaids, who accidentally ruin Becky's wedding dress the night before the nuptials.
Adam Scott plays Clyde, Gena's (Caplan) flirtatious love-interest who helps the ladies throughout their night. Caplan and Scott also play love interests in Party Down (see below).
My Blind Brother As Robbie
Adam Scott plays Robbie, a blind athlete and local celebrity who's very close with his brother Bill (Nick Kroll). After Bill falls in love with Rose (Jenny Slate), fate, unfortunately, fails him as Rose falls for his blind brother.
Robbie must decide between his doting brother and love in this romantic comedy, My Blind Brother. Scott, Kroll, and Slate also work alongside one another in the hit TV series Parks and Recreation (see below).
Friends With Kids As Jason Fryman
Adam Scott stars as the lead Friends With Kids as thirtysomething Jason Fryman, who slowly watches his friends change as they begin to have kids, commiserating alongside longtime platonic friend Julie (Jennifer Westfeldt).
Though Jason's always been a playboy and Julie fantasizes over a conventional fairytale ending, the pair decide to have a baby together. When Julie meets Kurt (Edward Burns) and Jason meets Mary Jane (Megan Fox), things get more complicated than these pals once anticipated.
The Overnight As Alex
Adam Scott stars in The Overnight as Alex, husband to Emily (Taylor Schilling) and father to their young son RJ, a family new to Los Angeles. During a run-in at a local park, Alex and Emily meet fun-loving couple Kurt (Jason Schwartzman) and Charlotte (Judith Godrèche) and their similar-aged son Max-- seems like a perfect match.
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After Kurt and Charlotte invite their new friends over for a "playdate," things get more peculiar as the night continues. The Overnight is currently available on Netflix.
Step Brothers As Derek
The classic WIll Ferrell and Adam McKay film Step Brothers really put Adam Scott on the mainstream map. Scott stars as Brennen's (Ferrell) jerk brother Derek who always outshines him at family gatherings. He is credited as the inspiration for Brennen and Dale's (John C. Reilly) friendship when the two step-brothers end up bonding over their hatred for Derek.
Kathryn Hahn plays Derek's wife Alice, who becomes infatuated with Dale after he punches Derek in the face.
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty As Ted Hendricks
The Ben Stiller-directed film The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty boasts an all-star cast, with Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly, Kathryn Hahn, Shirley MacLaine, Sean Penn, Ben Stiller, and of course, Adam Scott.
Ted Hendricks (Scott) is Walter Mitty's (Stiller) antagonistic figure, acting as the transitioning manager in charge of downsizing the magazine company Mitty has slaved away for.
Veronica Mars As Mr. Chuck Rooks
Although Adam Scott was only featured in one episode of the cult classic TV series Veronica Mars, his portrayal of Veronica's favorite history teacher, Mr. Rooks, was poignant and unnerving unforgettable for any true fans of the show. When Carrie Bishop (Leighton Meester) accuses Mr. Rooks of impregnating her during his history class, Mr. Rooks denies all allegations and Veronica promises to help her teacher.
To Veronica's chagrin, her father Keith is hired by Carrie's parents to investigate Mr. Rooks further, driving a wedge between the tight father-daughter duo.
Party Down As Henry Pollard
Adam Scott plays lead protagonist Henry Pollard in the cult classic STARZ series Party Down, created by Veronica Mars inventors Rob Thomas, John Enbom, Dan Ethridge, and Paul Rudd. Party Down boasts a stellar cast-- starring Lizzy Caplan, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr, and Megan Mullaly.
Party Down also features many guest stars and familiar crossovers from Veronica Mars. Even though it was canceled after only two seasons, Party Down is still considered a hilarious comedy among fans and critics
Big Little Lies As Ed McKenzie
In this HBO hit series, Adam Scott stars as Ed Mackenzie, husband of PTA-driven mom Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) who seems to always take a backseat to his wife's ongoing dilemma's. Big Little Lies also stars Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, and Alexander Skarsgård.
Filmed in Monterey, California, Big Little Lies is set just a town away from Adam Scott's hometown, Santa Cruz. A much more serious role for Scott, this acting opportunity has shown off the depths of his acting chops.
Parks And Recreation As Ben Wyatt
It's a simple fact: Parks and Recreation wouldn't be the gem it's regarded as today if Adam Scott never joined the cast back in season three. Adam Scott plays Ben Wyatt, Leslie Knope's (Amy Poehler) love interest and future husband and perfectly harmonizes with Leslie's neurotic and absurd antics.
Parks and Recreation also just so happens to be the highest-scoring title that Scott has starred in according to IMDb, coming in at a whomping 8.6.
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