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The O.C. (TV Series 2003–2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The first main cast: top row (L-R) Donovan, Bilson, Clarke, Gallagher, Rowan & Carmack; bottom row (L-R) Barton, McKenzie & Brody. The O.C. is an American Television series created by Josh Schwartz for the FOX Network in 2003.
The O.C.: Created by Josh Schwartz. With Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody. A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
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- 2003-08-05
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
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- Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper. The girl next door wore Chanel on The O.C., where Barton played SoCal sweetheart-meets-damsel-in-distress Marissa Cooper until her character's tragic death in season 3.
- Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts. Bilson melted hearts and perfected her tan as Summer Roberts, the popular girl who — you called it! — fell for the video game nerd (Brody's Seth Cohen).
- Adam Brody as Seth Cohen. Brody's chic geek alter ego loved all things comic books, Chrismukkah and, of course, Summer Roberts. Besides taking his love for leading lady Bilson off-screen, he also introduced the show's tween fan base to indie bands like Death Cab for Cutie.
- Ben McKenzie as Ryan Atwood. Good-looking bad boy Ryan Atwood brought as much drama as the Newport housewives when he navigated his post-Chino life and tidal wave-like relationship with Barton's Marissa Cooper — all while wearing his signature white tank top.
Season 1 cast of The O.C. Standing, from left: Tate Donovan, Rachel Bilson, Melinda Clarke, Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Chris Carmack; seated, from left: Mischa Barton, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody. Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, an idealistic public defender who takes in Ryan Atwood in the pilot episode, much to the dismay of his wife, Kirsten ...
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Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.