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

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shows, most notably as Eric on ''

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''. Halberstadt announced his retirement from acting in 2013.

Early life

Halberstadt was born in Connersville, Indiana, to Fred (1939–2010) and Gayle Halberstadt (''née'' Mikesell). He graduated from Connersville High School and attended

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, studying theater.

Career

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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. He also portrayed a pimply casino employee in ''

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''.

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), ''

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'' (2004), ''

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

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

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and

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Personal life

Since 2012, Halberstadt's career has been mostly in data analysis, business intelligence, and management. He currently lives in

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with his wife, Kate Lee whom he wed in 2008 and their two children.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Halberstadt, Scott 1976 births Living people 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Indiana American male film actors American male television actors Nickelodeon people Ball State University alumni People from Connersville, Indiana Male actors from Chicago