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Adam Jared Brody (born December 15, 1979) is an American actor. He began acting in the early 2000s, and came to fame for his role as Seth Cohen on the successful television series, The O.C. He has also appeared in  several film roles, including Mr. & Mrs. Smith,  Thank You  for Smoking and the upcoming In the Land of Women.

He's 27!



Brody was born in San Diego, California, the oldest son  of Jewish American  parents Mark Brody (a lawyer) and  Valerie Siefman (a graphic  artist). He has younger twin brothers, Sean and Matt.  Brody moved to Hollywood in 1999,  hiring an acting coach and quickly signing with a manager.

After a year of training and auditioning, Brody landed the role of Barry Williams in the TV movie, Growing up Brady. He  landed recurring roles on Gilmore Girls and the Canadian comedy television series The Sausage Factory. In 2003, he began  playing his most famous role to date, Seth Cohen (a slightly awkward seventeen year old)  on the television show, The O.C..

Brody appeared alongside Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Mr. & Mrs. Smith,  his biggest movie role to date. Most recently, he was seen as Rob Lowe's assistant in the film  adaptation of Thank You For Smoking. Brody will  co-produce the upcoming remake of the 1984 film Revenge of the  Nerds. He has finished filming In The Land of  Women, opposite Meg Ryan, and  will appear in Smiley Face and The Ten; all three of the films are scheduled for a  release in 2007. Currently, he is working with Rachel Bilson's father, Danny Bilson in a  comic series published under the Wildstorm imprint titled "Red Menace."

Currently, Brody lives in Los Angeles. He had been dating  co-star Rachel Bilson  since 2004 until their break-up in late 2006. He and Bilson share two dogs named  Penny Lane and Thurmen Murmen. He also plays drums  for the band Big Japan, with  fellow actor Bret  Harrison.

Brody has volunteered as an actor with the Young  Storytellers Program, which is dedicated to developing literacy,  self-expression and self-esteem in elementary school children.Other December 15th Birthdays:

Tim Conway-Actor/Comedian  73

Don Johnson-Actor  57

Justin Ross-Actor  52

Helen Slater-Actress  43

Molly Price-Actress/Third Watch  41

George O. Gore II/My Wife and Kids  25
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