Seth Green

Career overview

Seth Benjamin Green, born February 8 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American actor whose career began in the mid‑1980s. He made his film debut in the comedy‑drama The Hotel New Hampshire (1984) and subsequently appeared in supporting roles in a series of comedy pictures during the decade, including Radio Days (1987) and Big Business (1988). These early parts established him as a youthful comic presence and led to a steady flow of work throughout his teenage years.

In the 1990s and 2000s Green transitioned to larger parts, headlining a number of comedy films such as Idle Hands (1999), Rat Race (2001), Without a Paddle (2004) and Be Cool (2005). During the same period he became widely recognized for portraying Scott Evil, the son of Dr. Evil, across the Austin Powers film series released between 1997 and 2002. Alongside his comedic output, Green took on more serious material, appearing in The Attic Expeditions (2001) and Party Monster (2003). Over the span of his career he has accumulated roughly 260 credited acting roles, reflecting a prolific presence in both film and television. His body of work demonstrates a versatility that moves from child‑actor supporting parts to leading comedic roles and occasional dramatic performances.