See young photos of The O.C. actor throughout his career.

Whether you know him as Dave Rygalski, Lane's bandmate and first boyfriend in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/best-fall-movies-tv-shows-gilmore-girls-hocus-pocus-dead-poets-society" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gilmore Girls</a>, or Seth Cohen from&nbsp;The O.C., chances are you've one of the era's most beloved <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/who-is-dev-patel-monkey-man-dev-patel-girlfriend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">actors</a>, Adam Brody, in one project or another.&nbsp;
As an actor, producer, and musician, Brody rose to fame after his breakthrough role as Seth Cohen on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/madison-bailey-netflix-outer-banks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The O.C.</a>. During his early career, Brody appeared in iconic films like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/phoebe-waller-bridge-donald-glover-mr-and-mrs-smith-reboot-brad-pitt-angelina-jolie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith</a> alongside <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/angelina-jolie-sports-bag-of-the-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angelina Jolie</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/brad-pitt-dating-history-jennifer-aniston-angelina-jolie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brad Pitt</a> and in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/y2k-inspired-halloween-costumes-legally-blonde-high-school-musical" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer's Body</a> alongside <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/megan-fox-sexiest-looks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Megan Fox</a>.&nbsp;
Brody grew up in San Diego, California, where he spent his childhood in acting classes, surfing, and working on creative projects, ranging from scrapped screenplays to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/best-zayn-songs-of-all-time-gigi-hadid-one-direction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">songs</a>.
Although he began his career working primarily in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/andrew-scott-movies-tv-shows-fleabag-sherlock" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TV</a>, Cohen turned his attention to the silver screen following the wrap of&nbsp;The O.C., and in the past decade, has appeared in films ranging from the fast-paced thriller Ready or Not to blockbuster DC film&nbsp;Shazam!&nbsp;to beloved slasher flick&nbsp;Scream 5.&nbsp;
In 2010, while on the set of The Oranges, Brody met <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gossip-girl-blair-waldorf-leighton-meester-reboot-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leighton Meester</a>, although you may know her better as Blair Waldorf from <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/every-gossip-girl-thanksgiving-episode" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gossip Girl</a>, and the two began dating. In 2014, the couple married, and in 2015, the pair welcomed a daughter, Arlo Day. In 2020, the family expanded further, with the birth of the couple's second <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/biggest-celebrity-baby-news-of-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">child</a>, a son whom neither parent has commented on publically.&nbsp;
If you've just finished your latest O.C. or Gilmore Girls rewatch or if you're just feeling overcome with the spirit of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/young-heath-ledger-photos-90s-movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nostalgia</a>, join L'OFFICIEL in reminiscing on young Adam Brody photos throughout his career.&nbsp;

Adam Brody in 2003. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Brody attending 'The O.C.' kickoff party in Santa Monica, 2003. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Young Brody at an after party in New York City, 2003. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Brody at the premiere of 'Grind' in Los Angeles, 2003. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Adam Brody during the Party Benefiting Toys for Tots, 2003. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Young Brody at the 2003 Billboard Music Awards. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

The actor attending the 2004 People's Choice Awards. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Brody at the 'Godsend' premiere in Los Angeles, 2004. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Photoshoot of young Brody, 2004. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Brody attending the 2004 Primetime Emmy Awards. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Adam Brody in New York City, 2005. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Brody at the Spring Issue Launch of 'NYLON Guys' in Hollywood, 2006. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Brody attending the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Adam Brody at the 'Jennifer's Body' press conference during TIFF, 2009. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Adam Brody. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Young Photos of Adam Brody

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