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My Take
Adam Brody pulled off something genuinely rare: escaping a defining teen-idol role without bitterness or reinvention theatrics. Seth Cohen on The O.C. made fast-talking nerdiness aspirational, and a lesser actor would still be trading on it. Instead, Brody quietly built a varied resume, and his Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated turn in Nobody Wants This feels like a career-long thesis finally accepted: charm plus intelligence ages beautifully. I appreciate that he never seemed desperate for the spotlight; he produces, plays music, and takes odd supporting parts. His second act proves that likability, when backed by real craft, is a durable superpower.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam Brody
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・ブロディ
- Reading
- あだむ・ぶろでぃ
- Born
- December 15, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / musician / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Scripps Ranch High School
- University
- MiraCosta College
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor Drama
- 2006 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor Drama
- 2005 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor Drama
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam Brody born?
Born December 15, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Adam Brody from?
Adam Brody is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Adam Brody do?
Adam Brody works as actor, film producer, musician, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Adam Brody?
Adam Brody is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.