Years, the actor has transformed from a motocross-loving small-town kid into one of the most compelling figures on The Young and the Restless-and a fan favorite whose personal life has become just as intriguing as the tangled drama of Genoa City itself.
Born on February 3, 1987, in Columbia, Maryland, and raised in a small Arizona town, Grossman’s journey is as layered as the characters he plays. His early life was marked by joy, family bonds, and tragedy that left lasting scars, shaping the man audiences see today. Raised primarily by his mother Patricia, Mark grew up alongside his siblings: older sister Kelly, now a beauty influencer, and a younger brother whose life was cut short far too soon.

In 2007, when Mark was just 17, his brother lost a battle with mental illness after being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. That heartbreaking loss, occurring on New Year’s Day, became a defining moment in Grossman’s life. The grief and resilience he carried forward would later resonate in his ability to channel vulnerability and intensity on screen-qualities that soap fans immediately noticed when he stepped into the role of Adam Newman.
From Dirt Tracks to Soap Sets
Acting wasn’t always in Grossman’s plans. In fact, his first role-playing the Beast in a high school production of Beauty and the Beast-didn’t spark an immediate passion for the craft. Instead, his heart was on the dirt track. Mark dreamed of a career as a motocross racer, chasing speed, adrenaline, and freedom. But after multiple injuries and the harsh reality of the sport’s dangers, that dream had to be set aside.
Instead, he found himself selling insurance for five years, a job that paid the bills but left him restless. Burnout finally pushed him to take a leap-signing with a modeling agency in Arizona, unaware that it would eventually connect him to acting auditions. From those small beginnings came his first roles in films like Double Mommy and Babysitter’s Nightmare, as well as a guest appearance on Famous in Love. But it was 2019 that changed everything.

Becoming Adam Newman: A Career-Defining Role
When Grossman landed the role of Adam Newman on The Young and the Restless, he stepped into a legacy. The character of Adam-Victor Newman’s complicated son, forever torn between love, power, and betrayal-has always been a lightning rod for drama. Recasting such an iconic role comes with risks; fans often bristle at change. But Grossman stunned critics and viewers alike.
From the moment he debuted in April 2019, his take on Adam was electric. He captured the darkness, charm, and torment that made the character unforgettable, while also bringing a raw vulnerability that made fans see him in a new light. In soap terms, that’s rare magic. Within weeks, Grossman was not just another recast he was the Adam Newman, and his performance helped reinvigorate storylines central to Genoa City’s future.
His success on screen brought stability off screen, too. By 2025, his estimated net worth sits at around $2 million, a reflection not only of his soap work but also his ventures into modeling and brand collaborations. Yet, as fans know, it’s never just about the numbers.