History of Josh Peck in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 13, 2026

Josh Peck is an American actor, comedian, and YouTuber who rose to prominence as a child actor. He gained recognition for his roles in "Snow Day" and "The Amanda Show" before achieving widespread fame as Josh Nichols in the Nickelodeon sitcom "Drake & Josh" and its related TV movies. In addition to his live-action work, Peck is also known for voicing Eddie in the "Ice Age" film series.

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2008: Josh Peck achieves sobriety

In 2008, Josh Peck achieved sobriety from alcohol and drug addiction.

2013: Death of Josh Peck's Father

In 2013, Josh Peck's father, whom he never met, passed away. His father had been a married co-worker of his mother, and Josh's birth was a result of an extramarital affair.

January 18, 2022: Premiere of How I Met Your Father

On January 18, 2022, the series How I Met Your Father premiered on Hulu, featuring Josh Peck as Drew, an elementary school vice principal.

March 2022: Release of Happy People Are Annoying

In March 2022, HarperOne released Josh Peck's memoir, titled Happy People Are Annoying.

October 13, 2022: Birth of Second Son

On October 13, 2022, Josh Peck and his wife, Paige O'Brien, welcomed their second son.

2022: Josh Peck co-hosts "Good Guys" podcast

In 2022, Josh Peck co-hosts the "Good Guys" podcast with Instagram comedian Ben Soffer, and has a podcast called "Curious with Josh Peck" produced by Ramble, where he interviews celebrities.

2022: Peck reveals past addictions

In 2022, Josh Peck revealed that he had struggled with addictions to alcohol and drugs in the past, noting he had been using those substances to numb his feelings. He also stated that he has been sober since 2008.