Scott Halberstadt (born August 17, 1976) is an American data analyst and former actor. He is best known for playing roles in multiple

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shows, most notably as Eric on ''

Drake & Josh ''Drake & Josh'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series follows two teenage stepbrothers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) as they live together despite opposite personalities. The ser ...

'', and was typically typecast into a "nerdy" role in his film, television, and advertising credits. According to Scott, his acting career ended in 2010 after his son was born.

Early life and career

Halberstadt was born in Connersville, Indiana, to Fred and Gayle Halberstadt (nee Mikesell). He graduated from

Connersville High School Connersville High School is the only high school in Fayette County, Indiana. Connersville High School is located in Connersville, Indiana. Academics Connersville High School has been accredited by AdvancED or its predecessors since April 1, 1908 ...

and attended

Ball State University Ball State University (Ball State, State or BSU) is a public university, public research university in Muncie, Indiana. It has two satellite facilities in Fishers, Indiana, Fishers and Indianapolis. On July 25, 1917, the Ball brothers, indust ...

, studying theatre.

Film

Halberstadt's first acting credit is as "Jared" in the 2002 paintball film ''In Your Face''. His next film role was in the 2006 picture '' Grandma's Boy'', where he played a tester who challenges Jeff (

Nick Swardson Nicholas Roger Swardson (born October 9, 1976) ...

) to a game of

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. Widely unknown, that year he also was credited as a pimply casino employee in ''

Smokin' Aces ''Smokin' Aces'' is a 2006 American action comedy film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. The film centers on the chase for Las Vegas magician turned mafia informant Robert 'Buddy Aces' Israel (Jeremy Piven), on whom a one-million-dollar bounty ...

''.

Television

Halberstadt had a recurring role as Eric on the

series ''Drake & Josh'' from 2004 to 2007. His other television credits include minor roles in episodes of ''

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'' (2000, 2004), ''

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'' (2003), ''

Half & Half ''Half & Half'' is an American television sitcom created by Jeffrey Klarik 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 t ...

'' (2004), ''

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series aired on Disney Channel from March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008. The series was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and was also ...

'' (2006) and others. He made a cameo appearance in ''

iCarly ''iCarly'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, which originally aired on Nickelodeon from September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012. The series tells the story of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), a teenager who creates and hosts ...

s "iStart a Fan War", playing Eric (from the ''Drake & Josh'' series), alongside Alec Medlock and

Jake Farrow James A. "Jake" Farrow (born October 18, 1972) is an American television writer and actor. He wrote for Fox's ''Arrested Development'' and two shows on The WB: ''Off Centre'' and '' What I Like About You''. He later worked as a writer and produc ...

, who also made cameos as their related ''Drake and Josh'' characters.

Advertising

Halberstadt appeared in some number of

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television commercials representing the rival AT&T/Cingular Wireless company, as well as seen in commercial spots for

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credit cards. Halberstadt also starred in an advert for

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. Consisting of a robot girlfriend getting updates from her boyfriend, played by Scott.

Personal life

Halberstadt is married and has one son born in 2010, as well as a daughter born in 2014. Since 2012, his career has been mostly in data analysis, business intelligence, and management. He currently lives in

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and has worked at the IT services firm DI Squared since 2019.

References

External links

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Fry's Electronics "Robot Girlfriend" commercial at YouTubeScott Halberstadt on LinkedIn
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