Born and raised in San Diego, California, Adam Brody spent his teen years playing with his friends, having fun and surfing.
After leaving high school, he convinced his parents to allow him to attend college in Los Angeles. But instead of enrolling, he hired a private acting coach, signed with a personal manager and soon landed the leading role in the made-for-TV-movie Growing up Brady, playing Barry Williams.
Soon after, Adam was cast as the lead character Zack in the MTV series Now What?, and many other television appearances followed, including roles in Smallville and Judging Amy. His film credits include the 2002 hit thriller The Ring and Holding Out Hope.
