Trivia

In April 1991, he smashed a pharmacy window in an attempt to steal drugs. He was arrested and was bailed out by his TV dad, Dick Van Patten. He was almost immediately rearrested, this time for shoplifting. He pled no contest to both charges.

As a child actor, his pageboy haircut served as an inspiration for parents to imitate that look for their young sons during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

20 Feb. 2003: Charged with DUI after nearly hitting a police car on a closed-off section of I-10 in Los Angeles on 18 Dec 2002.

Studied acting at Chatsworth High School with former drama teacher Bob Carelli, who also taught Kevin Spacey, Val Kilmer, Mare Winningham, and several other successful alums of the school. Also studied acting for years with other teachers.

In 1996, "Might" magazine ran a spoof on dead celebrities and included Adam's name in their list, which was picked up and run by other media. In fact, the article was just a spoof and Adam was very much alive.

Although his greatest passion is acting, he has not pursued it as an adult because of his dislike of fame and all things celebrity.

Dropped out of high school at age 17 in 1986.

Was number 73 on VH1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2005).

He was the son of Francine (Steinberg) and Robert Rich. His family was Jewish.

Born on exactly the same date as Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman from the X-Men films.