What is Adam Brody's Net Worth and Salary?
Adam Brody is an American film and television actor and part-time musician with a net worth of $16 million, combined with his wife, actress Leighton Meester. Adam began his career with television appearances on shows like "Once and Again" and "Gilmore Girls." His most prominent television role was Seth Cohen on "The O.C.", which ran for four years. He has also appeared in films such as "The Land of Women," "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," and "Cop Out." As a musician, Brody co-founded the indie rock band Big Japan, where he plays the lead drums.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Adam Brody was born in 1979 in San Diego, California, to graphic artist Valerie and attorney Mark. Brody's twin brothers, Matthew and Sean, were born in 1985. He attended Wangenheim Middle School and Scripps Ranch High School, earning mostly poor grades. He dropped out of community college at 19 to pursue his acting career in Hollywood.
In 1999, Brody made his film debut with "Random Acts of Violence" and first appeared on television in an episode of Nickelodeon's "The Amanda Show." A year later, he landed the leading role of Barry Williams in the TV movie "Growing Up Brady." He also appeared on "City Guys," "Go Fish," "Family Law," "Judging Amy," and the MTV series "Undressed."
Early Television Career and "The O.C."
In 2002, Brody starred in the sitcom "The Sausage Factory," which aired in Canada and later in the US on MTV. He was also featured in "Grounded for Life" and "Smallville." His first major role was Dave Rygalski on "Gilmore Girls." In 2003, he achieved breakout success as Seth Cohen on Fox's "The O.C.," turning him into a teen idol and making him the first male cover on Elle Girl magazine.
Film Career
While on "The O.C.," Brody appeared in films like "Grind," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Thank You for Smoking," and "In the Land of Women." Post "The O.C.," he transitioned to full-time film roles, including the thriller "Death in Love," comedy horror "Jennifer's Body," action comedy "Cop Out," romcom "The Romantics," and more. His recent works include "Shazam!," "Ready or Not," and the Oscar-winning thriller "Promising Young Woman."
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Later Television Career
In 2011, Brody voiced the animated sitcom "Good Vibes" and had a significant television year in 2013 with roles in "Kroll Show," "The League," and "House of Lies." He starred in 10 episodes of "Burning Love." His subsequent television credits include "New Girl," "Billy and Billie," "Urban Myths," "Mrs. America," and starring in "StartUp." He also had recurring roles in "Single Parents" and "Curfew."
Big Japan and Comics Writing
Aside from acting, Brody is the lead drummer for the indie band Big Japan, formed in 2005. The band released the album "Music for Dummies" and played at various festivals. He also played drums for The Shortcoats, releasing the EP "This Time Last Year" in 2011. Brody co-wrote the comic book miniseries "Red Menace" for DC's Wildstorm Comics in 2007.
Personal Life
Adam dated his "O.C." co-star Rachel Bilson for several years. In 2010, he met and started dating actress Leighton Meester while filming "The Oranges." They got engaged in 2013 and married in 2014. They have two children, a daughter named Arlo, born in 2015, and a son born in 2020.
Real Estate
In 2014, Brody and Meester bought a three-acre property in Topanga for $2.4 million, listing it for sale in 2020 for $3.25 million. In December 2019, the couple purchased a nearly 6,000 square-foot home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, for $6.5 million.
