THE CAST JOSH PECK (Joey) Joey is the talented young star of Nickelodeon's top-rated comedy "Drake and Josh". Josh also co-starred with Drake on "The Amanda Show" and made his feature-film debut in the Paramount / Nickelodeon comedy "Snow Day" and was Nick's "Kids Pick the President" correspondent. In 2004, he won rave critical reviews when he portrayed a bully opposite Rory Culkin in the film "Mean Creek", which premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and later won the "Award of Distinction" at the Independent Spirit Awards. Josh also starred in "Max Keeble's Big Move" for Disney, "Spun". Josh was first bitten by the acting bug at age 8 when he and his career consultant mom lived in Boca Raton, Florida. "I became enamored with performing when my mom took me to plays and comedy clubs on a regular basis," he says. "She's hilarious, so I guess I come by it naturally." Stand-up comedy is second nature to Josh, having had successful engagements at Catch a Rising Star, Carolines, Stand-up New York, Yuk Yuks, Laugh Factory, Knitting Factory, as well as the legendary Improv. Lending his unique and creative voice to the role of "Possum" in the Fox animated feature "Ice Age 2" also highlight his comedic and improvisational abilities. In addition to starring in "Drake & Josh", Josh has appeared in numerous high profile TV guest roles on series such as "ER", "The Guardian", "MAD-TV", and "Fillmore". He recently hosted the "Giffoni Film Awards" and was a presenter at the "Kids Choice Awards." In addition to his burgeoning film and television career, Josh is committed to numerous charities including organizations and causes that benefit children. Josh now resides in California. Back to Cast Page