Scott Adsit

Scott Adsit is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his role as Pete Hornberger on the critically acclaimed NBC series 30 Rock. A veteran of the Chicago improv and comedy scene, he is a founding member of the renowned The Second City touring company and has lent his distinctive voice to numerous animated films and series. His career spans television, film, and stage, marked by collaborations with prominent figures in comedy.

Early life and education

Scott Adsit was born on November 26, 1965, in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He developed an interest in performance during his youth, participating in theater productions. Adsit pursued higher education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied theater and began honing his comedic skills. His time at university solidified his passion for improvisation and sketch comedy, leading him to the vibrant comedy circuits of Chicago after graduation.

Career

Adsit's professional career began in the early 1990s with the famed The Second City comedy troupe, where he performed and wrote alongside future stars like Tina Fey and Rachel Dratch. He became a founding member of The Second City's national touring company. His breakthrough came with his portrayal of the long-suffering producer Pete Hornberger on 30 Rock, a role he played for the series' entire run from 2006 to 2013, earning widespread recognition. Beyond this, Adsit has had a prolific voice acting career in projects such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Moral Orel, and major films like Big Hero 6 and The Secret Life of Pets. He has also appeared in films like The Informant! and television series including Mildred Pierce and The Venture Bros.. In theater, he co-wrote and starred in the play Cuddly Holocaust at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City.

Personal life

Scott Adsit married actress Kristen Bell in a private ceremony in 2013. The couple maintains a relatively private life, residing primarily in Los Angeles. He is known among colleagues for his professionalism and dry wit, often described as a supportive and generous performer within the comedy community. Adsit continues to be involved with The Second City and various charitable causes related to the arts.

Filmography

A selected list of his work includes the television series 30 Rock (2006–2013), Moral Orel (2005–2008), and The Venture Bros. (2006–2018). His film credits encompass voice roles in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), The Secret Life of Pets (2016), and Big Hero 6 (2014). He has also appeared in live-action features such as The Informant! (2009) and Scream 4 (2011). Adsit's stage work includes performances at The Second City and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Awards and nominations

For his work on 30 Rock, Adsit shared in the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series wins in 2007, 2008, and 2009 as a producer. The cast also received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2009. His voice work in Big Hero 6 contributed to the film winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015. He has received individual nominations from awards bodies such as the Online Film & Television Association for his performance on 30 Rock.

Category:American male television actors Category:American male film actors Category:American male voice actors Category:American comedians Category:People from Northbrook, Illinois Category:University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni Category:1965 births Category:Living people