Biography
A versatile improv comedian and comic actor, Scott Adsit was a Second City alumnus who went on to appear in sketch comedy shows such as "Mr. Show" (HBO, 1995-99), and in countless sitcoms and feature films before landing the regular role of producer Pete Hornberger in the NBC breakout comedy hit, "30 Rock" (NBC, 2006- ). Prior to "30 Rock," Adsit rose through the comedy ranks, relying on precise comic timing and everyday looks instead of broad …
Career Milestones
2006 | Joined the cast of "30 Rock" as the executive producer of TGS with Tracy Jordan; created by former Second City castmate, Tina Fey |
2006 | Cast in Jeff Garlin's feature directorial debut, "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With" |
2005 | Co-directed the animated show, "Moral Orel" on the Cartoon Network's adult swim segment with Dino Stamatopoulos and Jay Johnston; also provided the voice of Orel's father |
1999 | Played both a neighbor and a demon in the HBO show, "Tenacious D" |
1998 | Appeared in the renowned sketch comedy program, "Mr. Show" (HBO) |
1997 | Appeared in the PBS documentary about the theater, "Second to None" |
1994 | Joined the cast of the Second City theater in Chicago, alongside Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey |
Awards
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |