The Transformation Of Adam Scott From Childhood To Parks & Recreation

While Adam Scott has been a career actor since the early 1990s, it's fair to say that he really didn't achieve widespread recognition until the late 2000s with his roles in films like "Step Brothers" and series like "Parks and Recreation." In that intermittent period, however, Scott worked steadily to build his reputation in show business, and that hard work can be seen in a variety of appearances in several high-profile gigs.

For instance, not long after he appeared in "Boy Meets World," Scott made several minor appearances in shows and films like "ER," "NYPD Blue," "CSI: Miami," and "Law & Order." He also landed several short-lived recurring roles in various series like "Murder One," "Party of Five," and "Wasteland." Eventually, he even began landing roles in major movies like "The Aviator" and "Monster-in-Law," working alongside the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lopez.  Though none of these roles really granted him the same degree of recognition as later gigs, they paid off in the end. His persistence culminated in his roles as Samuel, the nurse in 2007's "Knocked Up."

Though Samuel himself is still a minor role with few lines, Adam Scott's appearance in the Judd Apatow picture stuck with fans. Before long, Scott would make an appearance in another popular comedy film, this time with more lines and a much greater influence on the story.