Born and raised in Indiana, Adam is the son of Larry and Lynne Vanderwielen and is the youngest of six children. He discovered the world of acting at the age of seven in "The Sound of Music." Adam continued to perform in live theater and was very involved in athletics throughout his school years. After graduating from Purdue University in 1996, Adam moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. He became an ensemble member of Live Arts Theater and signed with Liz Marks Casting Agency in Richmond, Virginia. Adam continued to be a student of film, stage, and improv in preparation for his move to L.A. In 2002 Adam moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in TV and Film. Adam has kept busy studying, working on numerous independent films, and joining SAG and AFTRA. Adam enjoyed his time studying Meisner at Playhouse West and a scene study class at The Ken Lerner Studio.