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Adam Scott

American Actor, best known for Mark Scout in Severance (Apple TV).

Actor American Plays Mark Scout in Severance

Quick Answer

Adam Scott plays Mark Scout in Severance. Adam Scott plays Mark Scout in Severance on Apple TV. Adam Scott is an American actor whose career spans comedy and drama, best known for his role as Ben Wyatt on Parks and Recreation and as the lead of Apple TV+'s Severance. Born in Santa Cruz, California, Scott began his career with television guest spots in the 1990s before landing recurring roles on Party of Five and Boy Meets World.

Known for

  • Mark Scout in Severance (Apple TV)
  • Ben Wyatt in Parks and Recreation (2009)
  • Derek in Step Brothers (2008)
  • Ed Mackenzie in Big Little Lies (2017)

Roles

TV Roles

ShowNetwork CharacterBilling
SeveranceApple TVMark ScoutMain Cast

Career

Career Highlights

  • Television role (anchor): Played Mark Scout in Severance (2022).
  • Screen credit: Played Ben Wyatt in Parks and Recreation (2009).
  • Screen credit: Played Derek in Step Brothers (2008).
  • Screen credit: Played Ed Mackenzie in Big Little Lies (2017).

Character Connections

Who they share the screen with

<a href="/shows/severance/">Severance</a>
Both are listed in the Severance cast recorded in this site's show data. The pairing reflects shared main-cast billing, not a claim about a specific scene.
<a href="/shows/severance/">Severance</a>
Both are listed in the Severance cast recorded in this site's show data. The pairing reflects shared main-cast billing, not a claim about a specific scene.
<a href="/shows/severance/">Severance</a>
Both are listed in the Severance cast recorded in this site's show data. The pairing reflects shared main-cast billing, not a claim about a specific scene.

Related Works & Cast

Other credits and co-stars

TitleYears TypeRole
Severance2022TV series (Apple TV)Mark Scout
Parks and Recreation2009Screen creditBen Wyatt
Step Brothers2008Screen creditDerek
Big Little Lies2017Screen creditEd Mackenzie

Cast they appear alongside

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FAQ

Adam Scott: frequently asked questions

Who does Adam Scott play in Severance?

Adam Scott plays Mark Scout in Severance (Apple TV).

What is Adam Scott known for?

Adam Scott is best known for his roles as Ben Wyatt on Parks and Recreation and as Mark Scout on Severance, showcasing his range across comedy and prestige drama.

Where is Adam Scott from?

Adam Scott is a American actor, born 1973-04-03.

What else has Adam Scott appeared in?

Severance (2022); Parks and Recreation (2009); Step Brothers (2008); Big Little Lies (2017).

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Sources

Sources used for this profile

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  1. RecapHub show data - data/shows/severance-s*.json (cast list, network and season metadata for Severance; cast data originates from TMDB, which is community maintained) (Tier 3)
  2. RecapHub Actor Graph Registry - entities/actors/adam-scott.json (entity v1.1; biography and known-for text drafted by an AI model, reviewStatus: draft) (Tier 3)
  3. CBR - Ben Stiller fought to cast Adam Scott in Severance (reporting a THR interview) (Tier 2)
  4. ScreenRant - Severance S2 showrunner Dan Erickson, Ben Stiller and Jen Tullock on casting (via THR) (Tier 2)