Adam Scott was born in Santa Cruz, California, but grew up in a small town in Australia called Adelaide.

He is a talented golfer and actually started his career as a professional golfer before turning to acting.

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Despite being best known for his roles in comedy, Adam Scott is a classically trained actor and has performed in Shakespearean plays.

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His breakthrough role came in the TV series "Party of Five" in 1996.

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Adam Scott has a production company called Gettin' Rad Productions, which has produced several TV shows and movies.

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He has also directed episodes of several TV shows, including "Parks and Recreation" and "Black-ish."

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In addition to acting and producing, Adam Scott is also a writer and has published a book called "The Greatest Event in Television History."

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He is a huge fan of the band R.E.M. and even appeared in their music video for the song "Bad Day."

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Adam Scott is married to Naomi Sablan and they have two children together.

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He has a fear of flying and once took a 45-hour train ride to avoid flying to a film festival.

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He is a philanthropist and supports several charities, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Adam Scott has an estimated net worth of $10 million, largely from his successful acting and producing career.

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