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Scott Adsit

  • Birthplace: Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA
  • Birthday: June 10, 1974

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 characters or impersonations. He cut his teeth on both comedies and dram…more

Credits

Actor
Director
Producer

Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Cast in Jeff Garlin's feature directorial debut, "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With"

  • 2006 to 2010

    Joined the cast of "30 Rock" as the executive producer of TGS with Tracy Jordan; created by former Second City castmate, Tina Fey

  • 2005 to 2007

    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)

Awards

  • 2009

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series