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Dan Schneider (born in January 14, 1966) is an American actor, writer, and producer of movies and television. He is the president of his own production company called Schneider's Bakery, INC/DanWarp. Dan Schneider is sometimes credited as Daniel Schneider, Daniel J. Schneider, or Daniel James Schneider. His wife, Lisa Lillien, is the author of the "Hungry Girl" cookbooks. The girl that appears in the beginning of the iCarly themesong is the cartoon of Lisa Lillien on the cover of her books. He graduated from White Station High School in 1982 and was the president of his senior class.
[edit] Acting careerIn the mid-1980s, Schneider co-starred in several movies including Making the Grade and Better Off Dead starring John Cusack, which has become a popular cult classic. Schneider also co-starred in the movies The Big Picture starring Kevin Bacon and Happy Together Patrick Dempsey. He also starred in Hot Resort with Bronson Pinchot in 1985. In 1986, Schneider became nationally well-known when he landed the role of Dennis Blunden on the ABC television sitcom Head of the Class. The series ran for 5 seasons from 1986 to 1991. In 1992, Schneider starred in the series Home Free which starred Matthew Perry, later of Friends fame. Schneider played best friend to Perry's character. Later, after becoming a writer/producer, Schnieder began limiting his acting roles to ones he wrote for himself in his projects, produced, such as "Mr. Bailey" in Good Burger (a movie written and co-produced by Schneider). He sometimes makes cameos in episodes of the television show he creates. Schneider also appeared in one episode of his show Zoey 101 where he played the crazy cab driver in the TV movie Chasing Zoey. [edit] Writing/Producing career[edit] TelevisionHe is known for writing ways into his script that enable him to put his voice, appearance, or name into an episode. He is also known for writing in lines saying exactly what a character is going to eat or drink, as well as completely random situations, phrases on t-shirts, and jokes in the hopes that situations are absolutely hilarious simply because they're unusual. Schneider's career shifted directions in 1993 when he began writing and producing a string of highly successful television shows. The headline in a New York Times article (April 8, 2007) about Schneider called him "the master of a television genre." Another New York Times article (September 7, 2007) said that Schneider "has become the Norman Lear of children's television." Schneider is the creative force behind the following hit TV series:
[edit] MoviesSchneider has also been involved in movies. He wrote the movie Good Burger which starred Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell (and featured Schneider himself in a supporting role). The film was a successful moneymaker for Paramount Studios. Good Burger (the movie) was spun off from a popular comedy sketch which Schneider produced on his Nickelodeon television show, All That. Schneider also wrote and co-produced the movie Big Fat Liar which starred Amanda Bynes, Paul Giamatti and Frankie Muniz. The film was a hit for Universal Studios, earning nearly $50 million in domestic box office alone. As of 2007, Schneider has movies in development at both Warner Bros. Studios and Nickelodeon's movie division. [edit] Personal lifeIn 2002 Schneider married Lisa Lillien, the founder and president of Hungry Girl,[2] a free daily email that features dieting tips, recipes, food finds, and food news. [edit] References[edit] External links
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