Born and raised in San Diego, California, Adam Brody spent a lot of his teen years hanging out with his friends, having fun and surfing. Upon graduation, he convinced his parents to allow him to attend college in Los Angeles. However, instead of enrolling in school, he hired an acting coach, signed with a personal manager and soon landed the lead in the NBC movie-of-the-week, Growing Up Brady, playing Barry Williams (Greg Brady). Soon after, Brody was cast as the lead in the MTV cult series Now What? His television credits also include a recurring role as Coop in ABC's Once and Again; a recurring role as Dave in the WB's Emmy-nominated Gilmore Girls; and standout guest starring roles in Judging Amy, Family Law and Smallville. Brody will also soon be seen starring in the new Fox television series The O.C., playing the son of Peter Gallagher's character.

In addition to Grind, Brody's feature film credits include an very small role in the 2002 hit thriller The Ring and the dynamic lead role as Patrick in Missing Brendan, opposite Edward Asner and Illeana Douglas. He also starred in the skateboarding movie, Grind.
Plays the drums in a band called Big Japan (formerly called Steven's Team). Claims his drumming is more like practice instead of actual drumming. Loves indie rock and jazz. His taste in music is the same as that of his character on The O.C., Seth Cohen. Graduated from Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego, California. Attended MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California. Has fraternal twin brothers, Matt and Sean. Was named one of Teen People's 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 (shared the honor with castmates Mischa Barton, Benjamin McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson) Was the 9th hottest guy on Elle Girl's 50 Hottest Guys list Has a dog named Penny Lane. Went to Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego, California. Is the first male actor to pose for the cover of Elle Girl magazine. Portrayed "Greg Brady" in a parody sketch on The Amanda Show, while portraying the actor Barry Williams (who played Greg in real life) in Growing Up Brady. Roommate is Bret Harrison, who guest starred on episode 1.17 of "The O.C." Favorite holiday: Halloween Named one of People Magazine's "50 Hottest Bachelors" in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Voted number 1 in UK CosmoGIRL as pin-up sex-symbol Portrayed a character named 'Barry Gilmore" in an episode of Judging Amy, then went on to have a recurring character on Gilmore Girls. Named the seventieth in Independent Oline's 100 Sexiest Men Alive. Voted by Fans all over the world as Elle Girl Magazine Coolest TV Star and Coolest Guy Celeb. Split with his girlfriend of over two years, his The O.C. co-star Rachel Bilson [December 5, 2006]. Mentioned in an interview that Brad Pitt once approached him and told him that he loved the movie Grind. One of the People Magazine Sexiest Man Alive in 2004. Is only 14 years younger than Kelly Rowan, who plays his mother on The O.C.. Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2004. Was to star in and co-produce a 2007 remake of Revenge of the Nerds but after three weeks of filming the project was canceled.