Dan Schneider

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**Daniel James "Dan" Schneider** (b. January 14, 1966) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He is the creator of *The Amanda Show*, *Drake & Josh*, *Zoey 101*, *iCarly*, *Victorious*, *Sam & Cat*, *Henry Danger*, and *Game Shakers*. He also produced other shows besides such as *All That*, *What I Like About You,* and *Kenan and Kel.* On March 26th, 2018, it was announced he was leaving Nickelodeon.

## 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 and 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 (for example, as Tandy the Robot in *Sam & Cat*).

### 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):

#### 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 and Ariana and Jennette leaving.

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."
* Game Shakers, along with Henry Danger are his last live action show due to Dan leaving Nickelodeon.