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Adam Scott Biography

Birth Name:Adam Paul Scott

Birth Place:Santa Cruz, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Named Best Actor at the 2009 Strasbourg International Film Festival for his work in "The Vicious Kind․"
  • Received the award for Best Performance at the 2009 Birmingham Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
  • Graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • Quote: "[On acting] "I really just take it role by role, and I don't really have a specific idea of what I want to play․ I just read stuff and figure out what I might enjoy doing․ If they're interested in me and things line up․․․you just hope it all lines up․""
  • Quote: "[On comedy] "It’s far more satisfying because it’s with a really fun group of people and we get to play real characters that remind us of real people that we know in our lives․""
  • Best known for taking on comedic roles
  • Auditioned for a role on "Parks and Recreation" when the show first aired, but was not cast until seasons later

Awards

  • 2009INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Best Performance-: winner
  • 2009Festival Prize-Best Actor: winner
  • 2010Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 2010INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2012INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2013INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2014INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2017Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated
  • 2017Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
  • 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Villain: nominated
  • 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2022Saturn Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Series: nominated
  • 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2022IGN Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: nominated
  • 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2022TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
  • 2022Webby Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2023CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: winner
  • 2023Independent Spirit Award-Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated
  • 2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2023PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
  • 2023Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama or Genre: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025CCA Super Award-Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
  • 2025Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Drama: nominated
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
  • 2026Saturn Award-Best Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama or Genre: nominated