Best known to teen audiences as one half of Nickelodeon’s hit TV duo, “Drake and Josh” (2004- ), actor/comedian Josh Peck became a veteran performer while still in his teens.

Born Joshua Michael Peck on Nov. 10, 1986 in New York City, NY, Peck was raised by his mother, a career counselor, and his maternal grandmother. A bout with asthma sidelined Peck in early childhood, and he drew solace – and inspiration – from cartoons and classic TV sitcoms (he counted Bill Cosby, Jackie Gleason, and Richard Pryor among his influences). Bit by the comedy bug, Peck was encouraged by his mother to explore