Born on April 3, 1973, Adam Scott has built a strong and steady career in Hollywood. He is known for his mix of comedy and serious roles. His acting feels natural, and audiences connect with his quiet style.
He became widely known as Ben Wyatt in Parks and Recreation. The role made him a fan favorite. His awkward charm and dry humor stood out. He also gained a cult following as Henry Pollard in Party Down. In films, he showed his funny side as Derek Huff in Step Brothers.
Adam Scott gained major popularity as Ben Wyatt in Parks and Recreation (2010–2015), a role that earned him two Critics’ Choice Television Award nominations. In recent years, he has been widely praised for playing Mark Scout in Severance. His work on the series brought him four Primetime Emmy nominations—two for acting and two as a producer—along with two Golden Globe nominations
Adam Scott’s 2026 lineup shows his wide range as an actor. He moves easily between dark stories and light comedy.
He begins with Hokum, set to release on May 1, 2026. In this supernatural horror film, Adam Scott plays Ohm Bauman, a quiet novelist. He travels to a remote inn in Ireland to scatter his parents’ ashes. But things take a strange and frightening turn. The film is directed by Damian McCarthy.
Next is The Saviors, a dark comedy thriller that premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March. Scott stars alongside Danielle Deadwyler. The story follows a suburban couple whose lives spiral out of control after they rent out their garage to unknown tenants.
In The Whisper Man, arriving in fall 2026, Scott joins a strong cast that includes Robert De Niro and Michelle Monaghan. This Netflix thriller tells the story of a widowed writer. When his son is kidnapped, he uncovers a chilling link to an old serial killer case.
On a lighter note, Scott returns to comedy with Strip Law. This Netflix animated series features his voice as Lincoln Gumb. It brings him back to the kind of humor that first made him popular.
Outside of acting, Scott enjoys podcasting. He works with Scott Aukerman. Together, they host shows like U Talkin’ U2 To Me?. These podcasts focus on music and pop culture.
