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Dynamic young actor Adam Scott was born on April 3, 1973, in Santa Cruz, Calif. Adam is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and got his start in the role as Serge in "Bonjour, La, Bonjour," which he won the Jehlinger Award for best actor. He also has had major roles in the films "The Matador," " High Crimes" and the comedy "Art School Confidential." His television credits include "Veronica Mars," " CSI Miami" and "Payback," but he is best known for the roles of Griff on "Boy Meets World" and of Josh on "Party Of Five."
A native of Santa Cruz, CA, who was born in 1973, actor Adam Scott first encountered acting in elementary school, on a decidedly negative note (thanks to a not-so-pleasant experience in a science play), but by mid-adolescence changed his views about the craft and aggressively pursued a career in drama. He applied, and was accepted to, the American Academy of Dramatic Art in Pasadena, then made the short move west to Hollywood with several buddies. The actor took his bow with a guest bit on the series Dead at 21, and thereafter largely divided his time between television and the theatrical stage. In the television venue, guest roles followed on series including ER and NYPD Blue, as well as a recurring parts on Murder One, Party of Five, and on the Friday-night ABC sitcom Boy Meets World as high school senior Griff Hawkins.

Scott moved into features in the late '90s and scored supporting roles in A-list Hollywood features; thereafter, the roles arrived quickly and furiously. Projects included Payback (1997), The Aviator (2004), Art School Confidential (2006), Knocked Up (2007), and Step Brothers (2008). Small-screen enthusiasts may also remember Scott for his role as Palek, one of the troubled husbands on the racy HBO relationship drama series Tell Me You Love Me (2007). Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide