'The O.C.': Season 1 Cast Then & Now
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'The O.C.' Season 1 Cast
The O.C.'s season 1 cast first appeared on FOX in 2003 and quickly built an extremely large fan community! Take a look at our gallery right here to see what the cast is up to these days.
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Peter Gallagher
"Sandy Cohen" was portrayed by none other than Peter Gallagher in the hit series The O.C..
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Peter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher was nominated for three different awards during his time on The O.C. Soon afterwards, Gallagher was able to star in a few different hit shows including Californication, New Girl, Rescue Me and Grace & Frank. He most recently starred in the series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and had a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy. Gallagher is currently married to Paula Harwood and has two children, James and Kathryn.
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Kelly Rowan
Kelly Rowan played the role of "Kirsten Cohen" on The O.C.
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Kelly Rowan
Since her time on The O.C., things have gotten a bit quiet when it comes to Rowan's acting career. Although she has been able to star in a few episodes of shows like CSI: Miami and Flashpoint, there haven't been any signs of any major roles coming anytime soon. Rowan currently lives with her daughter in Los Angeles, California.
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Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton
Benjamin McKenzie (left) played the role of "Ryan Atwood" in this popular teen drama.
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Benjamin McKenzie
What is he up to today, you ask? Well, plenty! Since his time on The O.C., McKenzie has played two leading roles in both Southland and Gotham. His most recent role was in the movie I Want You Back. McKenzie has been married to former Gotham co-star Morena Baccarin, with whom he has a daughter, since 2017.
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Adam Brody
The O.C.'s "Seth Cohen" was played by the handsome Adam Brody.
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Adam Brody
Adam Brody is all grown up and looking better than ever! Since his time on The O.C., Brody has been able to star in a few different shows, including Good Vibes, Burning Love, Billy and Billie, and StartUp. He also appeared in the film Promising Young Woman in 2020, and has been married to actress Leighton Meester since 2014. Their first child was born less than a year later.
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Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson played the role of "Summer Roberts" on The O.C.