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Full Name |
Daniel James Schneider |
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Nickname(s) |
Dan |
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Gender |
Male |
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Birthplace |
Memphis, Tennessee |
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Birthdate |
January 14, 1966 (age 58) |
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Occupation(s) |
Actor |
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Years Active |
1984-present |
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Spouse(s) |
Lisa "Hungry Girl" Lillien |
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Nationality |
American |
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Employer(s) |
Nickelodeon |
@danschneider
Daniel James "Dan" Schneider (b. January 14, 1966) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He is the creator of Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious, Sam & Cat, Henry Danger, and Game Shakers. He also produced other shows besides such as All That, The Amanda Show, What I Like About You, and Kenan and Kel.
Early Life
Schneider was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, to parents Harry and Carol Schneider. He attended Harvard University for one semester. After returning to Memphis, he worked repairing computers. Soon after, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, and eventually a screenwriting career.
Careers
Acting Career
In the 1980s, Schneider co-starred in several films including Making the Grade and Better Off Dead. Schneider also co-starred in the films The Big Picture, Happy Together and Hot Resort.
In 1986, Schneider played Dennis Blunden on the ABC television sitcom, Head of the Class. The series ran for five seasons from 1986 to 1991. In 1993, Schneider starred in the series, Home Free, and in 1994, he played Shawn Eckhardt in Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story, one of two made-for-television films about the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan scandal.
Schneider is well known for making cameo appearances in TV series that he has helped to create produce. He has made cameo appearances in All That (and its subsequent film, Good Burger), The Amanda Show, Zoey 101, and iCarly. Schneider also lends his voice to be used as a voiceover in many of his projects.
Writing/Producing career
Schneider's career shifted directions in 1993 when he began writing and producing a string of highly successful television shows.
Schneider is the creative force behind the following hit TV series (all shows aired on Nickelodeon):
| Series | Run | Description |
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| Game Shakers | 2015– | After creating a hit game Two 12-year-olds, Babe Carano (Cree Cicchino) and Kenzie Bell (Madisyn Shipman) girls start a multi-million-dollar gaming company and take on rap superstar Double G as a business partner.
Starring: Cree Cicchino as Babe Carano, Madisyn Shipman as Kenzie Bell, Benjiman Flores Jr as Triple G, Thomas Kuc as Hudson, Kel Mitchell as Double G. |
| Henry Danger | 2014-present | A 13-year-old boy named Henry Hart (Jace Norman), lands a part-time job as Kid Danger, a sidekick in training to super crime fighter Captain Man (Cooper Barnes). Their colorful adventures throw Henry’s otherwise ordinary life absurdly out of balance, yet he must keep his new job a secret from his best friends, Charlotte (Riele Downs) and Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox).
Starring: Jace Norman as Henry Hart, Cooper Barnes as Captain Man, Riele Downs as Charlotte, Sean Ryan Fox as Jasper Dunlop, Ella Anderson as Piper Hart |
| Sam & Cat | 2013–2014 | This show is about Sam Puckett (Jannette Mccurdy) from ICarly and Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande) from Victorious becoming roomates and starting a babysitting service.
Starring: Jennette McCurdy as Samantha "Sam" Puckett, Ariana Grande as Caterina "Cat" Valentine, Cameron Ocasio as Diceneo "Dice" Corleone |
| Victorious | 2010–2013 | The show is Dan's fourth TV show and it is about Tori Vega (Victoria Justice), who gets the chance of a lifetime to attend a performing arts high school in Hollywood.
Starring: Victoria Justice as Tori Vega, Leon Thomas III as Andre Harris, Matthew "Matt" Bennett as Robert "Robbie" Shapiro, Elizabeth "Liz" Gillies as Jade West, Ariana Grande as Catarina "Cat" Valentine, Avan Jogia as Beck Oliver, Daniella Monet as Trina Vega, Christopher Cane (portrayer) and Jacob "Jake" Farrow (voice) as Rex Powers |
| iCarly | 2007–2012 | The show is Dan's third TV show and it is about Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), who starts a weekly online website with her two best friends, Samantha "Sam" Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) and Fredward "Freddie'' Benson (Nathan Kress).
Starring: Miranda Cosgrove as Carly Shay, Jennette McCurdy as Samantha "Sam" Puckett, Nathan Kress as Fredward "Freddie" Benson, Gerald "Jerry" Trainor as Spencer Shay, Noah Munck as Orenthal "Gibby" Gibson (seasons 4-5) |
| Zoey 101 | 2005–2008 | The show is Dan's second show and it is about Zoey Brooks (Jamie Lynn Spears), who attends a boarding school in California.
Starring: Jamie Lynn Spears as Zoey Brooks, Paul Butcher Jr. as Dustin Brooks (credited as Paul Butcher), Sean Flynn as Chase Matthews (seasons 1-3), Austin Butler as Jimmy "James" Garrett (season 4), Kristin Herrera as Dana Cruz (season 1), Victoria Justice as Lola Martinez (seasons 2-4), Christopher Massey as Michael Barret, Alexa Nikolas as Nicole Bristow (seasons 1-2), Erin Sanders as Quinn Pensky, Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese |
| Drake & Josh | 2004–2007, 2008 | In Dan's first show, Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichiols (Josh Peck) become stepbrothers.
Starring: Jared "Drake" Bell as Drake Parker, Joshua "Josh" Peck as Josh Nichols, Miranda Cosgrove as Megan Parker, Nancy Sullivan as Audrey Parker-Nichols, Jonathan Goldstein as Walter Nichols |
New Shows
In 2012, Dan began making two spinoffs of iCarly: Sam & Cat and Gibby, but Gibby wasn't picked up. Sam and Cat ended after only 36 episodes, due to set drama.
In 2014, after Sam and Cat ended, Dan Schiender created a new show with Dana Olsen called Henry Danger.
In 2015, Dan Schiender, created Game Shakers.
Movies
Schneider has also been involved in movies. He has written the movie Good Burger, based on the All That skit which starred Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell (and features Schneider himself in a supporting role). The film was a successful moneymaker for Paramount Pictures, and has begun to enjoy "cult film" status over recent years.
Schneider also wrote and co-produced the movie Big Fat Liar which stared Amanda Bynes, Paul Giamatti, and Frankie Muniz. The film was a big success for Universal Studios, earning nearly $50 million in domestic box office alone.
As of 2007, Schneider has movies in development at both Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon's movie division.
Personal life
In 2002, Schneider married Lisa Lillien, the founder and president of Hungry Girl, a free daily email that features dieting tips, recipes, food finds, and food news.
Trivia
- He was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
- He graduated from White Station High School (Memphis, Tenneesee) in 1982.
- He attended various classes at Harvard University.
- He played multiple vocal roles on his show, such as Tandy in Sam & Cat, and more rarely some physical appearances, though he played the cab driver in Zoey 101 episode, "Chasing Zoey" and a Secret Service Agent in iCarly episode, "iMeet the First Lady."