Scott Halberstadt (born August 17, 1976) is an American former actor. He is best known for playing roles in multiple Nickelodeon shows, most notably as Eric on Drake & Josh. Halberstadt announced his retirement from acting in 2013.
Early life and career
Halberstadt was born in Connersville, Indiana, to Fred and Gayle Halberstadt (née Mikesell). He graduated from Connersville High School and attended Ball State University, studying theater.
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) to a game of Dance Dance Revolution. He also portrayed a pimply casino employee in Smokin' Aces.
Television
Halberstadt had a recurring role as Eric on the Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007. His other television credits include minor roles in episodes of All That (2000, 2004), The Guardian (2003), Half & Half (2004), The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2006) and others. He made a cameo appearance in iCarly'''s "iStart a Fan War", playing Eric (from the Drake & Josh'' series), alongside Alec Medlock and Jake Farrow.
Personal life
Since 2012, Halberstadt's career has been mostly in data analysis, business intelligence, and management. He currently lives in Homer Glen, Illinois.