Dan Schneider is an American television producer, screenwriter, and actor known for his work on Nickelodeon children's shows from 1994 to 2019. Despite his success, Schneider has been the subject of significant media scrutiny and controversy since 2018 due to allegations of inappropriate behavior.
January 14, 1966: Dan Schneider is born
Dan Schneider was born on January 14, 1966.
1984: Schneider appears in "Making the Grade"
Dan Schneider begins his acting career with a minor role in the teen comedy "Making the Grade" in 1984.
1984: Schneider appears in "Making the Grade"
Dan Schneider appears in the teen comedy "Making the Grade", starring Judd Nelson, in 1984.
1985: Schneider appears in "Better Off Dead" and "Hot Resort"
Dan Schneider appears in the teen comedy "Better Off Dead" and "Hot Resort" in 1985.
1985: Schneider appears in "Better Off Dead" and "Hot Resort"
Dan Schneider appears in the teen comedy "Better Off Dead", starring John Cusack, and "Hot Resort" in 1985.
1986: Schneider cast in "Head of the Class"
Dan Schneider takes on the role of Dennis Blunden in the ABC sitcom "Head of the Class" in 1986.
1986: "Head of the Class" premieres
The ABC television sitcom "Head of the Class", starring Dan Schneider as Dennis Blunden, premieres in 1986.
1988: Schneider co-hosts the Kids' Choice Awards
Dan Schneider co-hosts the 1988 Kids' Choice Awards, where he meets Nickelodeon development executive Albie Hecht.
1989: Schneider appears in multiple films
Dan Schneider appears in several films in 1989, including the romantic comedy "Happy Together" starring Patrick Dempsey, the comedy "The Big Picture" with Kevin Bacon, and the drama "Listen to Me."
1989: Schneider in "Happy Together" and "The Big Picture"
Dan Schneider takes on roles in the romantic comedy "Happy Together" and the comedy "The Big Picture" in 1989.
1991: "Head of the Class" ends
The ABC sitcom "Head of the Class", in which Dan Schneider played Dennis Blunden, ends after a five-season run in 1991.
1991: "Head of the Class" ends
The ABC television sitcom "Head of the Class", starring Dan Schneider, concludes its run in 1991.
1993: Hecht hires Schneider for "All That"
Albie Hecht, now head of production for Nickelodeon, hires Dan Schneider to work on a new sketch-comedy show for children called "All That" in 1993.
1993: Schneider stars in "Home Free"
Dan Schneider stars in the ABC sitcom "Home Free" in 1993.
1993: Schneider stars in "Home Free"
Dan Schneider stars in the ABC sitcom "Home Free" in 1993.
1994: Lori Beth Denberg Joins All That
Lori Beth Denberg joined the cast of All That in 1994.
1994: Dan Schneider begins work at Nickelodeon
Dan Schneider begins creating and producing a string of successful children's television shows at Nickelodeon in 1994.
1994: Schneider appears in "Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story"
Dan Schneider plays Shawn Eckardt in the made-for-television film "Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story", about the Tonya Harding–Nancy Kerrigan scandal, in 1994.
1994: Schneider begins work on "All That"
Dan Schneider begins working as a writer and producer on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show "All That" in 1994.
1996: Schneider works on "Kenan & Kel"
Dan Schneider begins work as an executive producer and writer for the Nickelodeon sitcom "Kenan & Kel" starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell in 1996.
1996: Schneider begins work on "Kenan & Kel"
Dan Schneider begins working as a writer and producer on the Nickelodeon sitcom "Kenan & Kel" in 1996.
1996: Schneider co-founds Schneider's Bakery
Dan Schneider co-founds the production company Schneider's Bakery in 1996.
1997: "Good Burger" releases
"Good Burger", starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell and featuring Dan Schneider in a supporting role, is released in 1997. While a modest commercial success, it receives negative reviews from critics.
1997: Schneider writes and stars in "Good Burger"
Dan Schneider writes and stars in the film "Good Burger", based on a popular sketch from "All That", in 1997.
1998: "Guys Like Us" premieres
Dan Schneider creates the sitcom "Guys Like Us" in 1998, marking his first foray into creating shows for broadcast network television.
1998: Lori Beth Denberg Leaves All That
In 1998, Lori Beth Denberg left the cast of All That after four seasons.
1999: "The Amanda Show" premieres
"The Amanda Show", created by Dan Schneider and starring Amanda Bynes, premieres on Nickelodeon in 1999.
1999: "The Amanda Show" premieres
"The Amanda Show", starring Amanda Bynes, premieres on Nickelodeon in 1999.
2000: Schneider ends work on "Kenan & Kel"
After a four-season run, Dan Schneider ends his work as a writer and producer on the Nickelodeon sitcom "Kenan & Kel" in 2000.
2000: "The Amanda Show" ratings decline
The ratings for "The Amanda Show" begin to decline in the 2000–2001 season.
2001: "The Amanda Show" is cancelled
"The Amanda Show" is cancelled by Nickelodeon in the 2000–2001 season.
2002: What I Like About You Premieres and Big Fat Liar Released
In 2002, Schneider co-created and executive produced the first two seasons of the WB sitcom What I Like About You. He also wrote and co-produced the comedy film Big Fat Liar, starring Frankie Muniz, Amanda Bynes, and Paul Giamatti, which earned $52.4 million globally.
2002: Schneider writes and co-produces "Big Fat Liar"
Dan Schneider writes and co-produces the film "Big Fat Liar" in 2002.
2002: Schneider returns to "All That"
Dan Schneider agrees to return to "All That" in 2002 after Nickelodeon asks him to revamp the show.
2004: "Drake and Josh" premieres
"Drake & Josh", created by Dan Schneider, premieres on Nickelodeon in 2004.
2004: Alexa Nikolas Joins Zoey 101
Alexa Nikolas joined the cast of Zoey 101 in 2004.
2004: Drake & Josh Premieres
In 2004, Schneider returned to Nickelodeon with the show Drake & Josh, starring Drake Bell, Josh Peck (both of whom acted in The Amanda Show), and Miranda Cosgrove.
2005: "All That" ends
After a successful revival, "All That" comes to an end in 2005 after a 10-season run.
2005: Schneider ends work on "All That"
After a successful ten-season run, Dan Schneider ends his work on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show "All That" in 2005.
2006: Alexa Nikolas Leaves Zoey 101
In 2006, Alexa Nikolas left the cast of Zoey 101 after two seasons.
2006: What I Like About You Ends
Schneider's sitcom What I Like About You ended in 2006 after four seasons.
2007: "iCarly" premieres and "Drake & Josh" ends
Dan Schneider's "iCarly" premieres on Nickelodeon in 2007, while his other popular series, "Drake & Josh", concludes its run.
2008: "Zoey 101" ends
"Zoey 101", a popular series created by Dan Schneider, ends in 2008.
2008: Zoey 101 Ends
Schneider's show Zoey 101 was cancelled in 2008.
March 9, 2010: Schneider Signs Deal with Nickelodeon
On March 9, 2010, Dan Schneider signed a deal with Nickelodeon.
2010: "Victorious" premieres
"Victorious", a teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider, premieres on Nickelodeon in 2010.
2012: "iCarly" ends
The popular Nickelodeon series "iCarly", created by Dan Schneider, ends in 2012.
2013: Sam & Cat Premieres and is Cancelled
In 2013, a spin-off of iCarly and Victorious, Sam & Cat, premiered. The show was cancelled after 36 episodes.
2013: Schneider Solicits Feet Pictures on Twitter
In 2013, Schneider used the official Sam & Cat Twitter account to solicit pictures of feet from minors under the guise of a contest.
2013: "Sam & Cat" premieres and "Victorious" ends
"Sam & Cat", a spin-off of "iCarly" and "Victorious", premieres on Nickelodeon in 2013. Meanwhile, "Victorious" ends its run in the same year.
2014: "Henry Danger" premieres and "Sam & Cat" ends
Dan Schneider's new series "Henry Danger" premieres on Nickelodeon in 2014. In the same year, "Sam & Cat", another series he created, concludes its run.
2014: Henry Danger Premieres
Schneider co-created Henry Danger, which premiered in 2014.
2015: "Game Shakers" premieres
Dan Schneider's "Game Shakers" premieres on Nickelodeon in 2015.
March 2018: Reports of Schneider's Inappropriate Behavior Surface
Following Nickelodeon's announcement to part ways with Schneider in March 2018, Deadline Hollywood reported complaints about his behavior, including "well-documented temper issues" and posting pictures of young actresses' feet on Twitter.
March 26, 2018: Nickelodeon Parts Ways with Schneider
On March 26, 2018, Nickelodeon announced the end of its production deal with Schneider and his company Schneider's Bakery. The network also announced that Game Shakers would not be renewed for a fourth season and that Henry Danger would receive a fifth season with a new showrunner.
2018: Allegations against Schneider surface
Starting in 2018, detailed allegations of sexual misconduct and gender discrimination by Dan Schneider toward Nickelodeon employees, many of them underage, become public. These allegations emerge in the wake of the MeToo movement, leading to increased scrutiny of his past behavior.
2018: Allegations surface and Nickelodeon cuts ties with Schneider
Starting in 2018, allegations of inappropriate behavior by Dan Schneider toward Nickelodeon employees, many of them underage, begin to surface in the media. Nickelodeon responds by ending its partnership with Schneider.
2018: "The Adventures of Kid Danger" premieres
Dan Schneider's animated series "The Adventures of Kid Danger", based on "Henry Danger", premieres in 2018.
2019: "Game Shakers" ends
"Game Shakers", created by Dan Schneider, ends its run in 2019.
2019: Schneider's work with Nickelodeon ends
Dan Schneider's long-running partnership with Nickelodeon comes to an end in 2019.
2020: "Henry Danger" ends
Dan Schneider's "Henry Danger" ends in 2020, marking the conclusion of a successful six-season run.
June 2021: ViacomCBS Investigation Finds Evidence of Verbal Abuse
In June 2021, The New York Times reported that ViacomCBS had completed an internal investigation finding evidence of Schneider verbally abusing colleagues. Although the investigation didn't find evidence of sexual misconduct, some colleagues described him as difficult to work with, prone to tantrums, and frequently sending angry emails.
June 2021: Schneider Announces New Projects
In June 2021, after a three-year hiatus, Schneider announced he had several new projects in development, including a pilot for a show aimed at an adult audience.
August 2022: New Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior Surface
In August 2022, Insider reported new allegations from former actors and employees, including accusations of gender discrimination and asking for massages from adult female colleagues.
May 2024: Schneider Responds to Documentary and Files Lawsuit
In May 2024, Schneider responded to the documentary miniseries Quiet on Set, which discussed his alleged toxic behavior at Nickelodeon. He apologized for his treatment of colleagues but denied other allegations concerning the sexualization of children in his productions. He also filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, and the series directors, claiming defamation.
2024: Docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" airs
The Investigation Discovery docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" airs in 2024, detailing numerous allegations against Dan Schneider for fostering a toxic workplace environment, accusations that he has partly denied.