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Dan buys and restores Chevy convertible muscle cars from the late 60s, early 70s.
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Dan has a rare collection of Bakelite radios.
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Dan is known to sometimes guest-star in some episodes of shows he creates.
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Before rising to fame, he worked at a computer store and as a pizza delivery boy.
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He has nine nieces and nephews.
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His favorite food is sushi.
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His wife Lisa is founder and president of a foundation called Hungry Girl. The group gives food recipes, dieting info and more. In an episode of Drake & Josh, Hungry Girl was a fictional movie title.
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He was first discovered at his high school in Memphis in 1984.
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He produced the movie Good Burger, which was a spin-off from a sketch on his show All That. He also starred in the movie as Mr. Bailey.
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In 1993, he made a transition from acting to creating TV shows. His first being Nickelodeon's All That which began airing in 1994.
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He is a huge fan of the late John Belushi.
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He has a black and white pet rabbit named Cookie.
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He worked with Amanda Bynes for seven consecutive years in TV. He worked with her from 1999-2001 on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show. Also, from 2002-2006 he worked with her on The WB's What I Like About You.
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He is a huge fan of the original Star Trek series.
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He and his wife, Lisa, collect old lunchboxes, vending machines and Jadite dishes.
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He sometimes incorporates his name into shows that he produces. For example, on Zoey 101 the library is called Schneider's Library. Also, on Drake & Josh there is a place called Schneider's Bakery.
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He married Lisa Lillien in 2002.
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His first movie role was in 1984 in the film Making the Grade.
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He owns a production company called Schneider's Bakery, Inc., where he is president.
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His parents are Harry and Carol Schneider.
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He was senior class president at White Station High School.
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His best subject in high school was Science, although he often got into trouble.
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His other Nick series, "Drake & Josh" won multiple Kids Choice Awards for Best TV Show, and Favorite Actor.
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Shows Created For Nickelodeon All That = 1994-2005 Kenan & Kel = 1996-2000 The Amanda Show = 1999-2002 Drake & Josh = 2004-2007 Zoey 101 = 2005-2008 iCarly = September 2007 - Present Victorious = 2010 - Present