---
name: "Scott Adsit"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/scott-adsit"
fi1m_id: "scott-adsit"
imdb_id: "nm0012523"
tmdb_id: 66580
wikidata_id: "Q3952813"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "26 November 1965"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 8
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 8
updated: "2026-10-13T21:28:20.706847+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Scott Adsit

## Identity

Scott Adsit

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/scott-adsit
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** scott-adsit
- **IMDb ID:** nm0012523
- **TMDB ID:** 66580
- **Wikidata ID:** Q3952813
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Adsit, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3952813, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0012523/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/66580

Actor. Born 26 November 1965 in Northbrook, Illinois, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 26 November 1965, Northbrook, Illinois, USA
- **Active:** 2001–present
- **Also known as:** Robert Scott Adsit, R. Scott Adsit
- **Frequently works with:** [Alec Baldwin](https://film.one/person/alec-baldwin.md), [Jack McBrayer](https://film.one/person/jack-mcbrayer.md), [Jane Krakowski](https://film.one/person/jane-krakowski.md), [Robert Carlock](https://film.one/person/robert-carlock.md), [Tina Fey](https://film.one/person/tina-fey.md), [Tracy Morgan](https://film.one/person/tracy-morgan.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 8 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 74 (6), 2010s 77 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 74 to 69 across 7 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 6 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 6, Drama 3, Action 2, Crime 2, Action & Adventure 1, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,095m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Adsit, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3952813, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0012523/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/66580

## Streaming the US now

- **Hulu:** [*30 Rock*](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md) (86)
- **Disney+:** [*Big Hero 6*](https://film.one/film/big-hero-6.md) (72)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Scott Adsit

> Scott Adsit gets laughs by taking the job seriously, even when the job is being an inflatable nurse. We rate his restraint: Baymax is funny and comforting because Adsit never asks us to admire the performance.

Baymax squeezes round a bedroom, knocks things over and puts them back, while Scott Adsit supplies a voice that remains courteous throughout. In *Big Hero 6* (2014), the inflatable nurse has two dots and a line for a face, and Adsit does not try to compensate by making the voice busy. He keeps it flat and unhurried, as though this were a perfectly ordinary medical visit. It is a finely judged performance, and the clearest reason we have to seek out his work.

Before Baymax, Adsit was already doing several jobs in animation: he co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced *Moral Orel* (2005–2008) with Dino Stamatopoulos, as well as voicing multiple characters. *30 Rock* (2006) gave him seven seasons as Pete Hornberger, producer and friend to Liz Lemon. We value that programme for its sharp writing and expertly judged foolishness, with Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin providing the workplace friction. Adsit's grounded, beleaguered presence fits an ensemble in which somebody needs to look as though this is still a job.

*Big Hero 6* makes that conscientiousness the centre of a character. Baymax assesses human troubles, including grief, on a medical scale of one to ten, and Adsit never adds a knowing emphasis to tell us how funny this is. We laughed out loud at his low-battery slur, because the normally careful speech becomes so convincingly unsteady. The warmth depends on that earlier steadiness: his concern does not disappear when the film needs a joke. Our reservation is with the film around him, which becomes a familiar superhero exercise once it puts everyone in armour.

He returned to the part in *Big Hero 6: The Series* (2017–2021). The limitation elsewhere is how briefly many films use him: he plays a doctor in *We're the Millers* (2013), one of several supporting appearances. We would welcome more parts that let him sustain a character rather than make a short visit. There is no need to make him louder.

## Biography

Scott Adsit is an American actor, comedian and writer. Born in Northbrook, Illinois, he attended Columbia College Chicago and joined the mainstage cast of The Second City in Chicago in 1994. He appeared in several revues, including *Paradigm Lost*, for which he received a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in a Comedy.

Adsit is known for playing Pete Hornberger, the executive producer of the fictional sketch show *TGS with Tracy Jordan*, in the NBC sitcom *30 Rock* (2006–2013). He co-directed, co-wrote and co-produced the Adult Swim stop-motion series *Moral Orel* (2005–2008) and voiced several characters, including Clay Puppington. He also voiced Baymax in the Disney film *Big Hero 6* (2014) and its related series. The *30 Rock* ensemble, including Adsit, received a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2008.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, 30rock.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (8)

- *Big Hero 6* (2014), Fi1m 72, as Baymax (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/big-hero-6.md)
- *Veep* (2012), Fi1m 82, as Greg Hart — [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md)
- *The Informant!* (2009), Fi1m 71, as Sid Hulse — [page](https://film.one/film/the-informant.md)
- *30 Rock* (2006), Fi1m 86, as Pete Hornberger — [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *The Office* (2005), Fi1m 77, as The Photographer — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-office-2005.md)
- *The Terminal* (2004), Fi1m 63, as Cab Driver — [page](https://film.one/film/the-terminal.md)
- *The Italian Job* (2003), Fi1m 70, as Actor Rehearsing In Car — [page](https://film.one/film/the-italian-job-2003.md)
- *Alias* (2001), Fi1m 74, as Pierre Lagravenese — [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)

## Complete filmography (109)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *President Curtis* (2026), series, as Adam the Moon-Baby (voice)
- *72 HOURS* (2026), as Fisherman
- *Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate* (2024), as Pierre Pressure (voice)
- *Megamind Rules!* (2024), series, as Pierre Pressure (voice)
- *Elsbeth* (2024), series, as Chaz Milano
- *Carol & the End of the World* (2023), series, as (voice)
- *Once Upon a Studio* (2023), as Baymax (voice)
- *Shape Island* (2023), series, as Triangle (voice)
- *Baymax!* (2022), series, as Baymax (voice)
- *Cicada* (2021), as Dr. Dragone
- *Inside Job* (2021), series, as Darrell (voice)
- *A Tale Dark & Grimm* (2021), series, as William (voice)
- *Teenage Euthanasia* (2021), series, Co-Executive Producer, Director
- *The Black Hole* (2021), as Jay
- *Mr. Mayor* (2021), series, as Patrick
- *The Walking Dead: World Beyond* (2020), series, as Tony Delmado
- *30 Rock: A One-Time Special* (2020), as Pete Hornberger
- *10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up* (2020), as Barry (called Lewis in movie)
- *Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens* (2020), series, as Constantine
- *Broken Karaoke* (2019), series, as Baymax (voice)
- *Random Rings* (2019), series, as Baymax (voice)
- *Still Happy* (2019), as Donald Rappaport
- *Marlon Brando* (2019), as Production Assistant
- *Ghost Light* (2018), as Archie MacIntosh
- *Fortune Rookie* (2018), series, as Scott
- *Big Hero 6 The Series* (2017), series, as Baymax (voice)
- *At Home with Amy Sedaris* (2017), series, as Panos Sakas
- *Girlboss* (2017), series, as Chuck / Mr. Scrooge
- *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Judge Sig
- *Search Party* (2016), series, as Paul — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/tv/search-party-2016.md)
- *Great Minds with Dan Harmon* (2016), series, as Ernest Hemingway
- *Fan Girl* (2015), as Paul
- *Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter* (2015), series, as Sonny Cocoa
- *Uncle Nick* (2015), as Kevin
- *Difficult People* (2015), series, as Stan Din
- *Harvey Beaks* (2015), series, as Irving (voice)
- *Appropriate Behavior* (2015), as Ken
- *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt* (2015), series, as Happy Snake (voice), Dale Bortz — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt.md)
- *Salem Rogers* (2015), as Dr. Skip
- *Big Hero 6* (2014), as Baymax (voice) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/big-hero-6.md)
- *St. Vincent* (2014), as David
- *The Discoverers* (2014), as Harry Hardcore
- *Growing Up and Other Lies* (2014), as Priest
- *A Case of You* (2013), as Cheesy Announcer
- *The Goldbergs* (2013), series, as Vinny Geary
- *We're the Millers* (2013), as Doctor
- *John Hodgman: RAGNAROK* (2013), as Scott Adsit
- *The Timey-Wimey of Doctor Who* (2012), Actor
- *The Women of Doctor Who* (2012), Actor
- *The Science of Doctor Who* (2012), Actor
- *Veep* (2012), series, as Greg Hart — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md)
- *Person of Interest* (2011), series, as Max — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/person-of-interest.md)
- *Arthur* (2011), as Gummy Bear Man
- *The Music Never Stopped* (2011), as Dr. Biscow
- *Last Night* (2010), as Stuart
- *Mary Shelley's Frankenhole* (2010), series, as Professor Sanguinaire Polidori (voice) · Producer, Writer, Director
- *The Informant!* (2009), as Sid Hulse — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/the-informant.md)
- *Moral Orel* (2008), as Clay Puppington / Doughy (voice) · Director
- *Life on Mars* (2008), series, as Dr. Clifford Dorsett
- *Mr. Woodcock* (2007), as Cheesy Salesman
- *Let's Fish* (2007), as Don · Executive Producer
- *Let's Fish* (2007), series, as Producer
- *Dante's Inferno* (2007), as Judge Minos / Paolo / Hirohito / Copter Pilot (voice)
- *For Your Consideration* (2006), as First AD
- *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Pete Hornberger — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *Accepted* (2006), as Drop-off Dad
- *I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With* (2006), as Big Galoot
- *Moral Orel* (2005), series, as Clay Puppington / Doughy (voice) · Director, Producer, Writer
- *Bad News Bears* (2005), as Umpire
- *Kicking & Screaming* (2005), as Stew
- *Stacked* (2005), series, Actor
- *The Office* (2005), series, as The Photographer — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-office-2005.md)
- *Be Cool* (2005), as Program Director
- *Robot Chicken* (2005), series, as Wimpy / Dean (voice), Shamrock Bear / Pinhead / Buddha (voice), Blue Hungry Hippo / Narrator (voice)
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as (voice), Stripper (voice), Robbie (voice)
- *Admissions* (2004), as Harvard Interviewer
- *Without a Paddle* (2004), as Greasy Man
- *Grand Theft Parsons* (2004), as Music Expert
- *The Terminal* (2004), as Cab Driver — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-terminal.md)
- *Melvin Goes to Dinner* (2003), as Man
- *The Italian Job* (2003), as Actor Rehearsing In Car — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/the-italian-job-2003.md)
- *Kingpin* (2003), series, Actor
- *Still Standing* (2002), series, as Mike
- *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as Izzy
- *Lovely & Amazing* (2002), as Man at Phone
- *Monk* (2002), series, as Gordo, Medical Examiner
- *Run Ronnie Run* (2002), as Police Negotiator
- *Alias* (2001), series, as Pierre Lagravenese — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)
- *Town & Country* (2001), as Cab Driver
- *Aqua Teen Hunger Force* (2000), series, as Hoppy Bunny (voice), Drewbacca (voice)
- *TV Funhouse* (2000), series, as Professor
- *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Joel Reynolds — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md)
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Attorney, Joe
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Dwight Lomax
- *Charmed* (1998), series, as Man in Dress
- *Temporary Girl* (1998), Actor
- *Felicity* (1998), series, as Professor Howard Morrison
- *Two Guys and a Girl* (1998), series, as Kevin
- *Tenacious D* (1997), series, as Hank Richler
- *Dharma & Greg* (1997), series, as Howard
- *Ally McBeal* (1997), series, as Dr. Ted Slipp — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/ally-mcbeal.md)
- *Early Edition* (1996), series, as Grabowski
- *Mr. Show with Bob and David* (1995), series, as Various
- *MADtv* (1995), series, as Stagehand
- *The Drew Carey Show* (1995), series, as Mitch
- *Friends* (1994), series, as Director — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/friends.md)
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Brian Leavy — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Second to None*, Actor
- *What the F*ck Is My Password?!*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Cropped portion of original on Flickr; Chance Run In with Scott Adsit Camera: Casio EX-S880 License on Flickr (2011-01-09): CC-BY-SA-2.0 Flickr tags: Scott Adsi (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/101644/gallery-4bd8fe70b7a9.jpg) Cropped portion of original on Flickr; Chance Run In with Scott Adsit Camera: Casio EX-S880 License on Flickr (2011-01-09): CC-BY-SA-2.0 Flickr tags: Scott Adsi (2010) — Rad Jose (Radly J Phoenix), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/ScottAdsit.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Scott Adsit at Comic Con 2008](https://film.one/media/person/101644/gallery-a3ae0a7ada4e.jpg) Scott Adsit at Comic Con 2008 — watchwithkristin, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Scott_Adsit.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Scott Adsit at Florida Supercon, 2014](https://film.one/media/person/101644/gallery-c27aca197305.jpg) Scott Adsit at Florida Supercon, 2014 — Florida Supercon from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Scott_Adsit_Florida_Supercon_2014.jpg/1280px-Scott_Adsit_Florida_Supercon_2014.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Scott Adsit](https://film.one/media/person/101644/gallery-5a8489004587.jpg) Scott Adsit — Florida Supercon from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/23/Scott_Adsit_Florida_Supercon_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg/960px-Scott_Adsit_Florida_Supercon_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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