Adam Scott was born in Santa Cruz, California, the son of Anne and Douglas Scott. He has two older siblings, Shannon and David. Scott has said that his brother David "looks like me but is far more cerebral and inherited the intellect of our parents," both of whom are retired teachers. He graduated from Harbor High School and he is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California.
He is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Is good friends with actor Paul Rudd.
Auditioned for the role of Jim Halpert from the television series "The Office".
Adam Scott is a huge fan of the rock band U2.
His ancestry includes Italian/Sicilian (from his maternal grandfather), Scottish, Dutch, English, and Irish.
