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Adam Jared Brody, born on December 15, 1979, is an American actor known for an array of successful performances in both film and television. Brody sparked to fame through his breakout role as Seth Cohen in the Fox television series The O.C. which aired from 2003 to 2007. His role in The O.C. established him as a teen idol and paved the way for his growing popularity. Apart from his television appearances, Brody also made a mark in the film industry featuring in films like Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Thank You for Smoking (2005), In the Land of Women (2007), and Jennifer's Body (2009). Throughout the 2010s, Brody played 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 also took part in producing the television series StartUp (2016–2018).
In addition to his acting career, Brody made major contributions to the superhero genre by appearing in the DC superhero film Shazam! (2019) and its sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). Besides, he starred in the thriller films Ready or Not (2019) and Promising Young Woman (2020), suspense-filled mystery film The Kid Detective (2020), the Hulu miniseries Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022), and the Netflix romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This (2024). Apart from his thriving acting career, Brody is also credited as a musician and writer. He formed a Los Angeles–based rock band called Big Japan in 2005, along with Nathaniel Castro, Bret Harrison, and Brad Babinski, with Brody venturing as the drummer.
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Given Name: Adam Jared Brody
Born: San Diego, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: December 15, 1979
Occupations: Actor, Musician, Writer
Years Active: 1999-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Leighton Meester
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My Father's Dragon
Damsels in Distress
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Smiley Face
Shazam!
Lovelace
Life Partners
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Promising Young Woman
Baggage Claim
Ready or Not
The Kid Detective
In the Land of Women
Grind
Big Bear
Jennifer's Body
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Some Girl(s)
Think Like a Man Too
River Wild
Isabelle
The Gutter
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