Josh Peck Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 81.5 kg |
Date of Birth | November 10, 1986 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Green |
Josh Peck is an American actor, comedian, voice actor, YouTuber, and producer who started his career as a child artist. He is known for his television roles like playing Josh Nichols in the Nickelodeon teen sitcom Drake & Josh, Drew in the sitcom How I Met Your Father, Lenny (voice) in the Cartoon Network animated series Whatever Happened to Robot Jones?, and Scott Turner in the buddy cop action comedy series Turner & Hooch. Moreover, Josh Peck’s film credits include Max Keeble’s Big Move, Mean Creek, Spun, Special, Havoc, Ice Age: The Meltdown, The Wackness, Drillbit Taylor, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, ATM, Wild About Harry, What Goes Up, Aliens in the Attic, Battle of the Year, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Red Dawn, The Wedding Ringer, Danny Collins, The Angry Birds Movie, The Timber, Gnome Alone, Ice Age: Collision Course, Take the 10, and Fantastica: A Boonie Bears Adventure.
Born Name
Joshua Michael Peck
Nick Names
Josh, Pudge Master Flex, Joshman, Snowday
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Residence
California, United States
Nationality
Education
Josh Peck went to the P.S. 40 (which stands for Manhattan’s Public School). He later got enrolled at The Professional Performing Arts School.
Occupation
Actor, voice actor, comedian, YouTube personality, producer
Family
- Father – He has never met his biological father.
- Mother – Barbara Peck (Career Coach)
- Siblings – None
- Others – Jack Peckerman (Maternal Grandfather), Mae Weinberger / Weinberg (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Josh Peck has been represented by –
- Silver Lining Entertainment, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States
- United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Net Worth
His net worth has been $6 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
81.5 kg or 180 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Josh Peck has dated
- Kelly Louie (2005-2006) – Josh reportedly started going out with Kelly Louie in February 2005. They dated for around a year before breaking up in 2006.
- Allison Scagliotti (2006-2007) – The two actors Allison Scagliotti and Josh were romantically linked to each other from 2006 to 2007.
- Hanna Beth Merjos (2009) – Josh was RUMORed to be going out with model Hanna Beth Merjos in July 2009 after they were spotted on a public outing.
- Famke Janssen (2009) – Josh was linked up with Dutch actress Famke Janssen in September 2009 after they were pictured on a walk post a dinner date. They had first met on the sets of the comedy movie, The Wackness.
- Paige O’Brien – In June 2017, Josh got married to actress Paige O’Brien in a lavish wedding ceremony attended by their family and friends. In March 2016, they announced their engagement. They were on a holiday in Paris and posing in front of the Eiffel Tower when he dropped down on his knee and pulled out the elegant diamond ring. They first started making public appearances at the start of 2014. On January 1, 2019, Josh revealed on his Instagram that they had welcomed their first child, son Max Milo Peck. In June 2022, it was revealed that Josh and Paige were expecting their 2nd child together. The couple welcomed a son named Shai Miller Peck in October 2022.
Race / Ethnicity
White
On his mother’s side, he has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Green eyes
- Always has a slight beard
Measurements
His body specifications may be –
- Chest – 43 in or 109 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 16 in or 41 cm
- Waist – 33 in or 84 cm
Brand Endorsements
While growing up, he appeared in a TV commercial for Snow Day snowflakes.
He has also appeared in an advert for Lay’s, which was titled Lay flavor vault.
Religion
He was raised in a Jewish household.
Culturally, he feels very much Jewish but he is still trying to find clarity in the religious and spiritual way.
Best Known For
- Being cast as Josh Nichols in the Nickelodeon TV sitcom, Drake & Josh
- Having lent his voice as Eddie for several popular animated movies including all movies in the Ice Age franchise
- The immense popularity of his YouTube channel, where he has over 1 million subscribers
First Film
In 2000, Josh made his first film appearance in the family drama movie, The Newcomers.
First TV Show
In 2000, Josh made his TV show debut as himself in the live-action sketch comedy show, All That. Later, he also appeared in an episode in 2005.
Personal Trainer
In 2004, Josh managed to lose about 40 pounds of weight. He achieved this stunning weight loss by working out regularly. He signed up for karate classes and the daily practice sessions made a lot of difference to his weight loss.
Apart from karate, he also practiced yoga to speed up his weight loss. He also made changes to his diet and started eating healthier and clean food. He also placed a special emphasis on salads.
Josh Peck Favorite Things
- Movie – Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
- Beer – Root Beer
- Spirit Animal – Guy Fieri
- TV Shows – Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, and House of Cards
- Dream Role – To have Bill Murray’s career
- Ice Cream Flavor – Mint Chip
- Sandwich – Peanut butter and jelly
- Actor – Ben Kingsley
Source – Reddit
Josh Peck Facts
- In his childhood, he rarely used to get out due to his asthma problem. Instead of playing outside, he used to watch old sitcoms.
- When he was 8 years old, he got inspired to become a standup comedian.
- He got his start in stand-up comedy by performing at the Caroline’s Comedy Club for the Audrey Hepburn Foundation.
- He has performed musical theatre with the New York-based TADA! Youth Theater.
- In 2008, he was placed in the 19th position in the list of 25 Hottest Actors under 25 as compiled by Moviefone.
- Although he and Drake Bell became best friends and were one of the most popular duos on TV at Drake & Josh, they had known each other since their stint in The Amanda Show.
- From 2015 to 2016, he brought to life the character of Gerald E. Kingsley (Jimmy and Sara’s 25-year-old son who also has a baby daughter) in the television sitcom Grandfathered. His co-stars for the project included John Stamos, Paget Brewster, Christina Milian, Ravi Patel, and Kelly Jenrette. This performance got Josh nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the “Favorite Actor In A New TV Series” category in 2016.
- After he failed to invite Drake Bell to his wedding in 2017, Drake publicly slammed him in a series of tweets in which he accused Josh of showing his true colors and cutting ties off.
- He got his driver’s license at the age of 17 and shortly after he was involved in an accident as he totaled his mom’s car while going to karate classes.
- In the past, Josh struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. However, he later joined a treatment program and got sober.
- He has done voiceover work for video games like Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, Drake & Josh, Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze.