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 dramas, fluctuating with ease between the likes of “Alias” (ABC, 2001-06) and “CSI:
Joined the cast of the Second City theater in Chicago, alongside Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey
1997
Appeared in the PBS documentary about the theater, “Second to None”
1998
Appeared in the renowned sketch comedy program, “Mr. Show” (HBO)
1999
Played both a neighbor and a demon in the HBO show, “Tenacious D”
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
