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 for his portrayal of Ben Wyatt in the NBC sitcom *Parks and Recreation*, earning him two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations. He also stars in the Apple TV+ thriller series *Severance*, for which he received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. His notable roles have solidified his presence in the entertainment industry.
1996: Film Appearances
In 1996, Adam Scott appeared in the films Hellraiser: Bloodline and Star Trek: First Contact.
1998: The Lesser Evil Film
In 1998, Adam Scott appeared in The Lesser Evil.
2004: The Aviator & Torque Films
In 2004, Adam Scott appeared in The Aviator and Torque.
2004: The Aviator Appearance
In 2004, Adam Scott appeared in the film The Aviator.
2005: Monster-in-Law & The Matador Films
In 2005, Adam Scott appeared in Monster-in-Law and The Matador.
2006: Who Loves the Sun Film
In 2006, Adam Scott starred in the film Who Loves the Sun, directed by Matt Bissonette.
2007: Tell Me You Love Me Role
In 2007, Adam Scott had his first series regular role on the HBO drama Tell Me You Love Me as Palek.
2009: Party Down Starring Role
From 2009, Adam Scott starred as Henry Pollard in Party Down.
2009: The Vicious Kind Film
In 2009, Adam Scott appeared in The Vicious Kind.
2009: Passenger Side Film
In 2009, Adam Scott starred in the film Passenger Side, directed by Matt Bissonette.
October 26, 2010: Passenger Side DVD Release
On October 26, 2010, the film Passenger Side, in which Adam Scott appeared, was released on DVD.
2010: Parks and Recreation Debut
In 2010, Adam Scott began his role as Ben Wyatt on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, a role for which he received Critics' Choice Television Award nominations.
2010: Party Down Starz Sitcom
In 2010, Adam Scott continued to star in the Starz sitcom Party Down.
2010: Passenger Side DVD Release
On October 26, 2010, the film Passenger Side, in which Adam Scott appeared, was released on DVD.
2011: Our Idiot Brother Film
In 2011, Adam Scott appeared in the film Our Idiot Brother.
2012: Bachelorette & Friends with Kids Films
In 2012, Adam Scott appeared in Bachelorette and had a lead role in Friends with Kids.
2012: Friends with Kids Film
In 2012, Adam Scott appeared in Friends with Kids.
2013: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Film
In 2013, Adam Scott appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
2013: A.C.O.D. Film
In 2013, Adam Scott had a lead role in the film A.C.O.D.
February 2014: U Talkin' U2 To Me Podcast Launch
In February 2014, Adam Scott co-created and co-hosted the Earwolf podcast U Talkin' U2 To Me.
2015: Parks and Recreation Conclusion
In 2015, Adam Scott's role as Ben Wyatt on Parks and Recreation concluded with the series finale.
2016: The Good Place Appearance
From 2016, Adam Scott appeared in episodes of The Good Place as Trevor.
October 1, 2017: Ghosted Premiere
On October 1, 2017, the sitcom Ghosted, starring Adam Scott, premiered on Fox.
2017: Big Little Lies Role
In 2017, Adam Scott appeared in HBO's Big Little Lies as Ed Mackenzie.
2017: 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: R U Talkin' R.E.M. Re: Me? Podcast Launch
In February 2018, Adam Scott launched another podcast with Scott Aukerman called R U Talkin' R.E.M. Re: Me? covering the band R.E.M.
2018: The Good Place Appearance
In 2018, Adam Scott continued to appear in episodes of The Good Place as Trevor.
2018: 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: Big Little Lies Continued Role
In 2019, Adam Scott continued his role as Ed Mackenzie in HBO's Big Little Lies.
July 2020: R U Talkin' RHCP Re: Me? Podcast Debut
In July 2020, Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman debuted the podcast R U Talkin' RHCP Re: Me?, initially about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which soon transitioned to discussing Talking Heads.
2020: Don't Hosting Role
In 2020, Adam Scott hosted the ABC game show Don't.
2022: Severance Starring Role
In 2022, Adam Scott began starring in and producing the Apple TV+ show Severance.
September 2023: U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean? Podcast
In September 2023, the podcast hosted by Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman began focusing on Bruce Springsteen and was renamed U Springin' Springsteen On My Bean?.
2023: Party Down Revival
In 2023, Adam Scott reprised his role in the revived Starz sitcom Party Down.
2024: Madame Web Appearance
In 2024, Adam Scott appeared in Madame Web as a young Ben Parker within Sony's Spider-Man Universe.
