Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Adam Scott (actor)
How Adam Scott (actor) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Adam Scott is an American actor recognized primarily for his role as Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom *Parks and Recreation*, earning him two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations. More recently, he starred in the Apple TV+ thriller series *Severance*, for which he received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying his presence in both comedy and drama genres.
1992: Extra in R.E.M.'s 'Drive' Music Video
In 1992, Adam Scott appeared as an extra in the music video for R.E.M.'s song "Drive".
1996: Appearances in 'Hellraiser: Bloodline' and 'Star Trek: First Contact'
In 1996, Adam Scott appeared in the films "Hellraiser: Bloodline" and "Star Trek: First Contact".
1998: Appearance in 'The Lesser Evil'
In 1998, Adam Scott appeared in the film "The Lesser Evil".
2002: Appearance in 'High Crimes'
In 2002, Adam Scott appeared in the film "High Crimes".
2004: Appearance in 'The Aviator'
In 2004, Adam Scott appeared in the film "The Aviator".
2004: Appearances in 'The Aviator' and 'Torque'
In 2004, Adam Scott appeared in the films "The Aviator" and "Torque".
2005: Appearances in 'Monster-in-Law' and 'The Matador'
In 2005, Adam Scott appeared in the films "Monster-in-Law" and "The Matador".
2006: Starring in 'Who Loves the Sun'
In 2006, Adam Scott starred in the film "Who Loves the Sun" by Matt Bissonette.
2007: Appearance in 'Knocked Up'
In 2007, Adam Scott appeared in the film "Knocked Up".
2007: Series Regular Role in 'Tell Me You Love Me'
In 2007, Adam Scott had his first series regular role on the HBO drama "Tell Me You Love Me" as Palek.
2008: Appearance in 'Step Brothers'
In 2008, Adam Scott appeared in the film "Step Brothers".
2008: Pivot to Comedic Roles with 'Step Brothers'
In 2008, Adam Scott attributed his transition from dramatic roles to comedic roles to his part as Derek Huff in "Step Brothers", where he learned comedic improvisation from Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, and Kathryn Hahn.
2009: Starring in 'Party Down'
From 2009 to 2010, Adam Scott starred as Henry Pollard in the Starz network show "Party Down".
2009: Appearance in 'The Vicious Kind'
In 2009, Adam Scott appeared in the film "The Vicious Kind".
October 26, 2010: 'Passenger Side' DVD Release
On October 26, 2010, the film "Passenger Side", in which Adam Scott starred, was released on DVD.
2010: Appearance in 'Piranha 3D'
In 2010, Adam Scott appeared in the film "Piranha 3D".
2010: Joining the Cast of 'Parks and Recreation'
In 2010, Adam Scott joined the cast of NBC's "Parks and Recreation" as Ben Wyatt.
2011: Appearance in 'Our Idiot Brother'
In 2011, Adam Scott appeared in the film "Our Idiot Brother" with Paul Rudd.
2012: Appearance in 'Bachelorette'
In 2012, Adam Scott appeared in Leslye Headland's film "Bachelorette".
2012: Appearance in 'Friends with Kids'
In 2012, Adam Scott appeared in the film "Friends with Kids".
2013: Appearance in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'
In 2013, Adam Scott appeared in the film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty".
2013: Lead Roles in 'Friends with Kids' and 'A.C.O.D.'
In 2013, Adam Scott had lead roles in the films "Friends with Kids" and "A.C.O.D."
February 2014: Launch of 'U Talkin' U2 To Me' Podcast
In February 2014, Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman launched the Earwolf podcast "U Talkin' U2 To Me", a comedic discussion of the band U2.
2015: End of 'Parks and Recreation'
In 2010, Adam Scott joined the cast of NBC's "Parks and Recreation" as Ben Wyatt. He appeared as a guest star in the second season before becoming a main character for the remainder of the series, which ended in 2015.
2015: Executive Production and Starring Role in 'The Overnight'
In 2015, Adam Scott executive produced and starred in the comedy film "The Overnight".
2016: Appearance in 'The Good Place'
From 2016 to 2018, Adam Scott appeared in five episodes of "The Good Place" as Trevor.
October 1, 2017: Premiere of 'Ghosted'
On October 1, 2017, the sitcom "Ghosted", starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson, premiered on Fox. Adam Scott and his wife executive produced the show.
2017: Appearance in 'Big Little Lies'
In 2017 and 2019, Adam Scott appeared in HBO's "Big Little Lies" as Ed Mackenzie.
2017: Acting in and Producing 'Fun Mom Dinner'
In 2017, Adam Scott teamed up with Paul Rudd to act in and produce the indie comedy "Fun Mom Dinner".
February 2018: Launch of 'R U Talkin' R.E.M. Re: Me?' Podcast
In February 2018, Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman launched another podcast, "R U Talkin' R.E.M. Re: Me?", covering the career and work of the band R.E.M.
2018: Appearance in 'The Good Place'
From 2016 to 2018, Adam Scott appeared in five episodes of "The Good Place" as Trevor.
2018: Hosting 'R U Talkin' R.E.M. Re: Me?' Podcast
Throughout 2018, Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman hosted the podcast series, "R U Talkin' R.E.M. Re: Me?", which extensively covered the career and work of R.E.M.
2019: Appearance in 'Big Little Lies'
In 2017 and 2019, Adam Scott appeared in HBO's "Big Little Lies" as Ed Mackenzie.
July 2020: Debut of 'R U Talkin' RHCP Re: Me?' Podcast
In July 2020, Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman debuted a third podcast, "R U Talkin' RHCP Re: Me?", to discuss the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which was later changed to focus on Talking Heads.
2020: Hosting 'Don't'
In 2020, Adam Scott hosted the one-season ABC game show "Don't".
2022: Starring in and Producing 'Severance'
In 2022, Adam Scott began starring in and producing the Apple TV+ show "Severance".
September 2023: Podcast Renamed 'U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean?'
In September 2023 the podcast by Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman began to focus on discussing the work of Bruce Springsteen, and was renamed "U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean?".
2023: Revival of 'Party Down'
In 2023, the cult hit "Party Down" was revived, with Adam Scott reprising the character of Henry Pollard.
2024: Appearance in 'Madame Web'
In 2024, Adam Scott appeared in Sony's "Spider-Man Universe" film, "Madame Web", as a young Ben Parker.
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