Danny Tamberelli
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Daniel "Danny" Tamberelli (born February 8, 1982) is an American actor
and musician
.
shortly before more notably playing Little Pete on the Nickelodeon
television show The Adventures of Pete & Pete
and provided the voice for Arnold in The Magic School Bus
, as well as appearing in the films Igby Goes Down
and The Mighty Ducks. Many may also know him for his work on Nickelodeon's All That
, as well as Figure It Out
. On Figure It Out, he is known for his famed "head flip," where he would flip his head back after getting slimed to cover the audience in slime
. He also guest starred, along with Michelle Trachtenberg
, on an episode of Space Cases
entitled "All You Can Eaty." He also appeared in various toy commercials in the 1980s and 1990s for products such as "Rattle Me Bones" from Tyco
Games and Pirate Toys from Lego
. Another was for Cinnamon Life in 1994. In 2006, he appeared in a commercial for Wendy's
fast food.
Tamberelli was the voice behind Alexander in the 1990 30-minute movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
, based on the 1972 book by Judith Viorst
.
Tamberelli narrated—and sang the theme song—for I See Sue, a children's dinosaur game published by Simon & Schuster Interactive and the Field Museum. Danny also voiced the character Joseph Anza in the Disney show Fillmore!
.
Tamberelli once had his guitar amplifier blown by Iggy Pop
while they were filming together on The Adventures of Pete & Pete, while Pop was teaching him to play the Stooges
classic "TV Eye."
Tamberelli was born in Wyckoff, New Jersey
. He is a graduate of Hampshire College
, where he earned a bachelor's degree
in Interdisciplinary Arts focusing on music performance and booking management. He is the bassist and vocalist for the rock band
Jounce, formed in Northern New Jersey. They released an eponymous debut album on July 18, 2006, followed by their sophomore effort, These Things on March 31, 2009. A new EP entitled Meet Me in the Middle is scheduled to be released digitally on April 4, 2011. He is also the bassist for the folk/pop band Every Good Boy.
Tamberelli is a member of the sketch comedy group "Man Boobs: Sketchy Comedy" with co-creators Brendan O'Rourke and Jeremy Balon.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
.
Biography
Tamberelli played Jackie Radowski on the television series The Baby-Sitters ClubThe Baby-Sitters Club (TV series)
The Baby-Sitters Club is a 1990 American television series based on Ann M. Martin's children's book series of the same name. The series originally aired on the The Disney Channel, but was also broadcast on HBO and Nickelodeon; all thirteen thirty minute episodes were also released to home video...
shortly before more notably playing Little Pete on the Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
television show The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete is an American children's television series produced by Wellsville Pictures and broadcast by Nickelodeon. The show featured humorous and surreal elements in its narrative, and many recurring themes centered on two brothers both named Pete Wrigley, and their various...
and provided the voice for Arnold in The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus (TV series)
The Magic School Bus is an American Saturday morning animated television series based on the book series of the same name by Joanna Cole. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and combining entertainment with an educational show, according to an article in Animation World Magazine by...
, as well as appearing in the films Igby Goes Down
Igby Goes Down
Igby Goes Down is a 2002 comedy-drama film that follows the life of Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sardonic New York City teenager who attempts to break free of his familial ties and wealthy, overbearing mother...
and The Mighty Ducks. Many may also know him for his work on Nickelodeon's All That
All That
All That is an American live-action, sketch comedy-variety show that aired on the Nickelodeon cable television network featuring short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. The theme song for All That was performed by TLC...
, as well as Figure It Out
Figure It Out
Figure It Out is an American children's game show hosted by Summer Sanders that aired on Nickelodeon for four seasons from July 7, 1997 to December 12, 1999....
. On Figure It Out, he is known for his famed "head flip," where he would flip his head back after getting slimed to cover the audience in slime
Gunge
Gunge as it is known in the British Isles, or slime as it is known in America and other parts of the world is a thick, gooey, runny substance similar in consistency to paint. It has been a feature on many children's programmes for many years around the world and has made appearances in game shows...
. He also guest starred, along with Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Dawn Summers in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl...
, on an episode of Space Cases
Space Cases
Space Cases is a science fiction television series that aired on Nickelodeon for two seasons. Created by Peter David and Bill Mumy, it premiered on March 2, 1996, and was cancelled a year later. It aired for a time on Nickelodeon's Saturday night block of shows known as SNICK, and on Nickelodeon...
entitled "All You Can Eaty." He also appeared in various toy commercials in the 1980s and 1990s for products such as "Rattle Me Bones" from Tyco
Tyco
Tyco may refer to:* Tyco International, a diversified industrial conglomerate* Tyco Electronics, a former segment of Tyco International* Tyco Toys, a division of Mattel...
Games and Pirate Toys from Lego
Lego
Lego is a line of construction toys manufactured by the Lego Group, a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company's flagship product, Lego, consists of colorful interlocking plastic bricks and an accompanying array of gears, minifigures and various other parts...
. Another was for Cinnamon Life in 1994. In 2006, he appeared in a commercial for Wendy's
Wendy's
Wendy's is an international fast food chain restaurant founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The company decided to move its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. It has been owned by Triarc since 2008...
fast food.
Tamberelli was the voice behind Alexander in the 1990 30-minute movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, published in 1972, is an ALA Notable Children's Book written by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Ray Cruz. It has also won a George G. Stone Center Recognition of Merit, a Georgia Children's Book Award, and is a Reading Rainbow book...
, based on the 1972 book by Judith Viorst
Judith Viorst
Judith Viorst is an American author, newspaper journalist, and psychoanalysis researcher. She is perhaps best known for her children's literature, such as The Tenth Good Thing About Barney and the Alexander series of short picture books.In 1968, Viorst signed the “Writers and Editors War Tax...
.
Tamberelli narrated—and sang the theme song—for I See Sue, a children's dinosaur game published by Simon & Schuster Interactive and the Field Museum. Danny also voiced the character Joseph Anza in the Disney show Fillmore!
Fillmore!
Fillmore! is an American animated television series which was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series was created by Scott M. Gimple...
.
Tamberelli once had his guitar amplifier blown by Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
while they were filming together on The Adventures of Pete & Pete, while Pop was teaching him to play the Stooges
The Stooges
The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...
classic "TV Eye."
Tamberelli was born in Wyckoff, New Jersey
Wyckoff, New Jersey
Wyckoff is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 16,696. As of the 2000 Census, Wyckoff ranked 54th in 100 highest-income places in the United States...
. He is a graduate of Hampshire College
Hampshire College
Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1965 as an experiment in alternative education, in association with four other colleges in the Pioneer Valley: Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Massachusetts...
, where he earned a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Interdisciplinary Arts focusing on music performance and booking management. He is the bassist and vocalist for the rock band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
Jounce, formed in Northern New Jersey. They released an eponymous debut album on July 18, 2006, followed by their sophomore effort, These Things on March 31, 2009. A new EP entitled Meet Me in the Middle is scheduled to be released digitally on April 4, 2011. He is also the bassist for the folk/pop band Every Good Boy.
Tamberelli is a member of the sketch comedy group "Man Boobs: Sketchy Comedy" with co-creators Brendan O'Rourke and Jeremy Balon.