1. His father was a graphics designer. His most famous piece was the official logo for 60s rockers Southern Rockers, Crosby Stills and Nash.

2. Adam worked as a security guard at Burbank Airport.

3. Was a high school football star.

4. Was born in Waco, Texas.

5. Studied to be a director under Martin Scorcese at NYU's film school

6. Wrote jokes for Flipp Wilson's Vegas act.

7. Auditioned for the show "Fame."

8. Made his first commercial at the age of eight, the role of his mother was played by Gilda Radner, before her stint on SNL.

9. Trained Lou Gossit Jr. and James Woods for their boxing movie, "Diggstown."

10. Was a stage manager on Pee Wees Play House.