Entertainingly funny, Josh Peck knows how to grab the attention of viewers with his witty punch lines and antics. This young actor has a natural knack for comedy, evident in his effective portrayal of goofy roles. Even though he isn’t as dreamy as other teen stars nowadays, he has acquired his own following who greatly appreciates his keen sense of humor. Cuddly and cute, he maintains a level of amusement in whatever endeavor he partakes, which keeps the viewers out of boredom. At present, he stars on the show Drake & Josh.

Born on November 10, 1986 in New York, Joshua Michael Peck entered showbiz in the late 1990s. Who would have though that asthma would play a big role in his interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry? Forced to stay at home due to his chronic disease, he stayed indoors watching television sitcoms, which inspired him to try his hand in stand-up comedy. At the age of eight, he was performing stand-up comedy at the Caroline’s Comedy Club for the Audrey Hepburn foundation. Later, he landed a spot on The Amanda Show. Eventually, his exposure grew, being included on films like Snow Day, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Havoc and Disney’s Max Keeble’s Big Move. In addition, he also worked in several independent films like Spun and Mean Creek.

On the show Drake & Josh, Peck stars as Josh Nichols. As Drake’s stepbrother, he balances the plot with his brainy persona. Despite being highly intelligent, he remains to be a not so popular figure compared to his “cool” stepbrother. He is definitely one of the reasons why the show continues to be a blast.

-Kris, BuddyTV Staff Columnist

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