Scott Halberstadt
Encyclopedia
Scott Halberstadt is an American
film
and television
actor
.
) to Dance Dance Revolution
. He was the pimply casino employee in Smokin' Aces
. He is usually playing the role of a nerdy person.
series Drake & Josh
. His other television credits include The Guardian
, Half & Half
, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and a few other shows. He made a cameo appearance in iCarly
s "iStart a Fan War", playing Eric (from the Drake & Josh series), alongside Craig (Alec Medlock) and Gavin (Jake Farrow
), who also made cameos.
representing the rival AT&T/Cingular Wireless company as well as seen in commercial spots for Capital One
credit cards. He even said the catchphrase, "What's in your wallet?" in one of the ads. Halberstadt also very briefly starred in an advert for Fry's Electronics
.
, Halberstadt graduated from Connersville Senior High School. He attended Ball State University
in Muncie, Indiana
and was a Theatre major.
In appearance, he is sometimes mistaken for Jack McBrayer
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Film
Halberstadt appeared in the film Grandma's Boy as a tester who challenges Jeff (Nick SwardsonNick Swardson
Nicholas Roger "Nick" Swardson is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and writer. He is best known for his recurring role as Terry Bernardino in the Comedy Central series Reno 911!, for his work in Happy Madison films, most notably the 2011 film Just Go With It, and for his new Comedy Central...
) to Dance Dance Revolution
Dance Dance Revolution
Dance Dance Revolution, abbreviated DDR, and previously known as Dancing Stage in Europe and Australasia, is a music video game series produced by Konami. Introduced in Japan in 1998 as part of the Bemani series, and released in North America and Europe in 1999, Dance Dance Revolution is the...
. He was the pimply casino employee in Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces is a 2006 crime film, written and directed by Joe Carnahan. It stars Jeremy Piven as a Las Vegas magician turned mafia informant and Ryan Reynolds as the FBI agent assigned to protect him...
. He is usually playing the role of a nerdy person.
Television
Halberstadt had a recurring role as Eric on the hit NickelodeonNickelodeon (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...
series Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh is an American sitcom that premiered on the Nickelodeon television network on January 11, 2004, which follows the lives of two stepbrothers. It stars Drake Bell and Josh Peck as stepbrothers Drake Parker and Josh Nichols, respectively. Both actors had played roles in The Amanda Show,...
. His other television credits include The Guardian
The Guardian (TV series)
The Guardian is an American drama series which aired on CBS from September 25, 2001 to May 4, 2004. It is currently showing in re-runs on the Sleuth Channel in the US. The Guardian has also aired in the United Kingdom on the Hallmark Channel, ABC1 and more recently five USA and as of August...
, Half & Half
Half & Half
Half & Half is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their twenties who were estranged throughout their childhood, and are finally developing a close relationship...
, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and a few other shows. He made a cameo appearance in iCarly
ICarly
iCarly is an American sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay who creates her own web show called iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. It stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan...
s "iStart a Fan War", playing Eric (from the Drake & Josh series), alongside Craig (Alec Medlock) and Gavin (Jake Farrow
Jake Farrow
Jacob "Jake" Farrow is a television writer and actor. He is most famous for the role of Gavin Mitchell on the TV series Drake & Josh. He is also known for voicing "Rex Powers" a puppet/dummy character on Victorious....
), who also made cameos.
Advertising
He can also be seen in commercials for Alltel WirelessAlltel
Alltel Corporation is a wireless service provider, primarily based in the United States. Before an acquisition by Verizon Wireless, it served 34 states. After the merger, Alltel continues to serve six states, mostly in rural areas...
representing the rival AT&T/Cingular Wireless company as well as seen in commercial spots for Capital One
Capital One
Capital One Financial Corp. is a U.S.-based bank holding company specializing in credit cards, home loans, auto loans, banking and savings products...
credit cards. He even said the catchphrase, "What's in your wallet?" in one of the ads. Halberstadt also very briefly starred in an advert for Fry's Electronics
Fry's Electronics
Fry's Electronics is a big-box store and retailer of software, consumer electronics, computer hardware, with in store computer repair and custom computer building services and household appliances with a chain of superstores headquartered in Silicon Valley...
.
Personal life
Born in Connersville, IndianaConnersville, Indiana
At the 2000 census, there were 15,411 people, 6,382 households and 4,135 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,894.5 per square mile . There were 6,974 housing units at an average density of 857.3 per square mile...
, Halberstadt graduated from Connersville Senior High School. He attended Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie is a city in Center Township, Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. It is the principal city of the Muncie, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 118,769...
and was a Theatre major.
In appearance, he is sometimes mistaken for Jack McBrayer
Jack McBrayer
Jack McBrayer is an American actor and comedian. He gained national exposure for his characters on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"...
.