The same year, Brody was cast in his breakout role as Seth Cohen on the teen drama series The O.C. In 2003, he appeared in the movie Grind and the music video for 'Too Bad About Your Girl' by the Donnas. Brody's first major role in a television series came in 2002, when he was cast in a recurring role on the comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls, portraying Dave Rygalski, Lane's bandmate and love interest.īrody at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival In 2001, he played a minor role in American Pie 2. He also appeared in the Canadian comedy series The Sausage Factory. Acting career Īfter a year of training and auditioning, Brody landed the role of Barry Williams in the television film Growing Up Brady (2000). He subsequently hired an acting coach and signed with a talent manager.
He has said that he 'pretty much lived at the beach.' Brody attended community college for one year, dropped out at the age of nineteen, and moved to Hollywood to become an actor. īrody attended Wangenheim Middle School and Scripps Ranch High School, receiving 'poor grades,' and grew up in suburban San Diego, where he spent his time surfing.
Brody had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony and was raised celebrating Hanukkah. His parents, both Jewish, are originally from Detroit, Michigan. He has younger twin brothers, Sean and Matthew (born 1985). Brody was born in San Diego, California, to Valerie Jill (née Siefman), a graphic artist, and Mark Alan Brody, an attorney.
