Cast & Characters of The O.C. >> Seth Cohen (Played by Adam Brody) Seth is socially awkward, a bit of a wise-ass, and despite his best efforts to appear otherwise, full of longing. The only child of Sandy and Kristin Cohen, he has grown up in the "Newport Beach Bubble" - good schools, a stocked fridge, his own sailboat, and trips to Europe. From the outside it looks like Seth has it all, but like his father, he senses that there is something else out there .. and he yearns for it. 2003 Virtual Rain. This is an unofficial fansite with no relation to FOX, Warner Brothers, or any of their associates. This is just a fansite opened for the purpose of exposing the show "The O.C" to new fans across the internet. Original copyright of all photos remain to FOX/WB and are used purely for the purpose of enjoying the show and furthering its fanbase.