Joshua Michael Peck is the real name of Josh Peck. The American actor and comedian started his career as a child star and continued appearing on TV and films. He also lent his voice for several roles. In 2000 he also appeared in the The Amanda Show aired on Nickelodeon. He also performed the role of Josh Nichols in the sitcom Drake and Josh. This gained him popularity and soon he was seen in many films and shows. He has acted in the films Battle of the Year, The Wackness, and Danny Collins. Josh Peck net worth is around $9 million every year.
“When you’re an actor or any kind of artist, you use your life as something to draw from in every experience.”- Josh Peck
Early Life of Josh Peck
Josh was born on 10 November 1986 in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. His mother Barbara was a career coach. Josh has never had any meeting with his biological father and always lived with his mother and maternal grandmother. He went to P.S. 40 and The Professional Performing Arts School. When he was young, he suffered from asthma due to which he spent most of his time indoors.
“I grew up as a really sick kid; I had really bad childhood asthma and was at home all the time in New York.”- Josh Peck
Josh Peck Personal Details | |
| Real Name | Joshua Michael Peck |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Date of Birth | 10 November, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Hell’s Kitchen, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Profession / Occupation | Actor, voice actor, comedian, and YouTube personality |
Josh Peck Body Stats | |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Chest Size | 43 in |
| Biceps | 16 in |
| Waist | 33 in |
| Eyes Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
Josh Peck Family Details | |
| Spouse / Wife Name | Paige O’Brien (m. 2017) |
| Father Name | He has never met his biological father. |
| Mother Name | Barbara Peck |
| Children | Max Milo Peck |
| Siblings | None |
Josh has had weight issues when he was young. He worked on it after his sitcom Drake and Josh. He says:
“I made a conscious effort to lose weight because I knew I could be happier as well as being healthier. I started by going on a diet a year and a half ago and I got a personal trainer, but I definitely have a healthier lifestyle now. Also I feel that because I do so much television, I am a better role model. I don’t really understand why I should be a role model, but I know that kids do look up to me, so it is my responsibility to motivate people and be inspiring. I hope that I can do that for kids. It doesn’t really matter what you look like though.”
He married his girlfriend Paige O’Brien in 2017. The couple had their first child, Max Milo Peck, in December 2018.
Career
Josh’s TV career started with Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show when he thirteen. He was liked by the Nickelodeon’s audiences and this the start of his success journey. He signed his first film Snow Day in the year 2000 after shifting to Los Angeles. In 2001, he again appeared on the big screen. This time it was the film Max Keeble’s Big Move in which his co-stars were Zena Gray and Alex D. Linz. His television works include All That (2000), The Amanda Show (2000-2001), Family Guy (2001), Whatever Happened to Robot Jones? (2002).
The Guardian (2003-2004), Drake and Josh (2004-2007), What’s New, Scooby-Doo? (2006), iCarly (2009), Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011), The Mindy Project (2013-2014), The Big Bang Theory (2014), Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade (2016), Lip Sync Battle (2016), and Fuller House (2018-2020). He has also hosted Teen Choice Awards once. He has served his voice in various films including Ice Age: The Meltdown, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Aliens in the Attic, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Angry Birds Movie, Ice Age: Collision Course, and Gnome Alone.
Awards and Achievements
- In the year 2005, Josh won the Special Distinction Award in the Independent Spirit Awards for his drama film Mean Creek.
- In 2008, he was nominated in the 2008 Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite TV Actor for his performance in the sitcom Drake and Josh. For the same sitcom he won the 2008 UK Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Male TV star.
- He was nominated in the Behind the Voice Actors Awards for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film for the film Ice Age: Continental Drift. In 2014, he was nominated for the Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series – Action/Drama for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- He has been nominated thrice in the Teen Choice Awards; once for Choice Web Star: Comedy in 2015, twice for Choice Viner in 2015 and 2016.
- He also got nominated in the People’s Choice Awards for The Favorite Actor in a New TV Series for the sitcom Grandfathered.
Josh Peck Net Worth and Salary
The latest updates show that Josh Peck net worth is around $9 million in 2020. His stcom Drake and Josh not only helped him gain popularity but he also made big amounts through the series which contribute to his net worth. After his success in Drake and Josh, he continued appearing on the TV as well as big screen and proved himself as a comedian and an actor. He has also contributed in many films by giving his voice and earned handsome amount for that too.
“All the things you can do to prepare for a role that free you, in the moment, are great. You have this muscle memory for things. You don’t have to act it as much, once you’ve done it enough.”- Josh Peck
Bottom Line
Josh Peck has proved himself as a comedian and actor. He has appeared in various TV series, sitcoms, and films. Drake and Josh was his first sitcom that helped him gain fame. he has also been a stand-up comedian in the early phases of his career. His voice has given life to several roles and also received award for this once. He says:
“I’m not built for war. I’m built for entertainment. I’m built for jokes – either telling them or being the butt of them.”- Josh Peck
He shares his experience as an artist in the following words:
“I think as working actors, it’s like sales. You’re only as good as your last sale, so you put your all into something and you just hope that from that you can get your next job.”- Josh Peck