Adam started making television commercials at age 4 and has been a member of both SAG and AFTRA since 1970. He graduated from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts where he studied with Stella Adler, David Mamet, and William H. Macy. A native Chicagoan with roots in the theatre, Adam moved to Los Angeles in 1997 and quickly established a career on screen; he was also a founding member of Hollywood's acclaimed Sacred Fools Theater Company where he frequently appeared. Following the sudden death of his father (renowned artist Richard Bitterman) in 2012, Adam moved back to Chicago. In addition to his ongoing stage and commercial work, Adam has had roles in studio features and indie films; he has been heard in video games and animated series, and seen in several network and cable TV shows in various co-star, guest star, and recurring roles.