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'''Brian Richard Peck''' (born July 29, 1960) is a convicted sex offender, former American actor, dialogue coach, director, producer. As an actor, Peck is best known for his role as Scuz in ''[[The Return of the Living Dead]]''<ref>{{cite journal |last=Biodrowski |first=Steve |title=The Return of the Living Dead |journal=Cinefantastique |date=October 1985 |volume=15 |issue=4 |page=27 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mygnAQAAIAAJ}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Sellers |first1=Christian |last2=Smart |first2=Gary |title=The Complete History of The Return of the Living Dead |date=October 2017 |publisher=Plexus Publishing |isbn=978-0-85965-887-4 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Complete_History_of_The_Return_of_th/ktA3DwAAQBAJ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Casciato |first=Cory |title=Return Of The Living Dead’s Brian Peck |url=https://www.avclub.com/return-of-the-living-dead-s-brian-peck-1798228031 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=The A.V. Club |date=October 20, 2011 |language=en}}</ref> as well as Pickle Boy on ''[[All That]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Harris |first=Raquel 'Rocky' |title='Quiet on Set': 11 Shocking Revelations From the Docuseries About Nickelodeon Exec Dan Schneider |url=https://www.thewrap.com/quiet-on-set-recap-nickelodeon-dan-schneider-brian-peck/ |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=TheWrap |date=March 19, 2024}}</ref> the latter of which employed him as a dialogue coach.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lucas |first=Michael P. |title=Groomed to Be All That |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jun-23-ca-lucas23-story.html |access-date=March 19, 2024 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 23, 2002}}</ref> Peck also appeared on ''[[Boy Meets World]]'',<ref name="BoyMeetsWorld"/> ''[[Growing Pains]]''<ref name=KirkCameron/> and ''[[The Amanda Show]]''. He also directed comedy horror anthology film ''[[The Willies (film)|The Willies]]'' (1990).<ref>{{cite journal |title=The Willies |journal=Variety |date=February 25, 1991 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Variety_TV_REV_1991_92_17/RxHbPxbBM1AC |access-date=March 20, 2024 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |language=en}}</ref> He was a body double for [[Alan Thicke]] on ''Growing Pains''.<ref name=KirkCameron/>
'''Brian Richard Peck''' (born July 29, 1960) is a convicted sex offender, former American actor, dialogue coach, director, and producer. As an actor, Peck is best known for his role as Scuz in ''[[The Return of the Living Dead]]''<ref>{{cite journal |last=Biodrowski |first=Steve |title=The Return of the Living Dead |journal=Cinefantastique |date=October 1985 |volume=15 |issue=4 |page=27 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mygnAQAAIAAJ}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Sellers |first1=Christian |last2=Smart |first2=Gary |title=The Complete History of The Return of the Living Dead |date=October 2017 |publisher=Plexus Publishing |isbn=978-0-85965-887-4 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Complete_History_of_The_Return_of_th/ktA3DwAAQBAJ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Casciato |first=Cory |title=Return Of The Living Dead’s Brian Peck |url=https://www.avclub.com/return-of-the-living-dead-s-brian-peck-1798228031 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=The A.V. Club |date=October 20, 2011 |language=en}}</ref> as well as Pickle Boy on ''[[All That]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Harris |first=Raquel 'Rocky' |title='Quiet on Set': 11 Shocking Revelations From the Docuseries About Nickelodeon Exec Dan Schneider |url=https://www.thewrap.com/quiet-on-set-recap-nickelodeon-dan-schneider-brian-peck/ |access-date=March 20, 2024 |work=TheWrap |date=March 19, 2024}}</ref> the latter of which employed him as a dialogue coach.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lucas |first=Michael P. |title=Groomed to Be All That |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jun-23-ca-lucas23-story.html |access-date=March 19, 2024 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 23, 2002}}</ref> Peck also appeared on ''[[Boy Meets World]]'',<ref name="BoyMeetsWorld"/> ''[[Growing Pains]]''<ref name=KirkCameron/> and ''[[The Amanda Show]]''. He also directed comedy horror anthology film ''[[The Willies (film)|The Willies]]'' (1990).<ref>{{cite journal |title=The Willies |journal=Variety |date=February 25, 1991 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Variety_TV_REV_1991_92_17/RxHbPxbBM1AC |access-date=March 20, 2024 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |language=en}}</ref> He was a body double for [[Alan Thicke]] on ''Growing Pains''.<ref name=KirkCameron/>


He was arrested on August 19, 2003, for lewd conduct with a minor, being initially charged with 11 counts.<ref name=LAPD/> In March 2024, on the [[Investigation Discovery]] documentary series ''[[Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV]]'', it was revealed that [[Nickelodeon]] star [[Drake Bell]], whom Peck worked with, was one of his victims.{{efn|Brian Peck is of no relation to [[Josh Peck]], Drake Bell's co-star on ''[[Drake & Josh]]''.}} In 2004, Peck was convicted of two counts and was sentenced to serve 16 months in prison and register as a sex offender.<ref name="Today Drake Bell abuse"/><ref name="Us Magazine QoS"/> After his release, he was hired to work on the [[Disney Channel]] [[teen sitcom]] ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]''. He did voiceover work for three episodes but was later fired after Disney Channel executives learned of his conviction, and his voice lines and on-screen credits were replaced; he was never on set nor interacted with the show's cast or crew.<ref name="Variety Drake Bell abuse"/>
He was arrested on August 19, 2003, for lewd conduct with a minor, being initially charged with 11 counts.<ref name=LAPD/> In March 2024, on the [[Investigation Discovery]] documentary series ''[[Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV]]'', [[Nickelodeon]] star [[Drake Bell]], whom Peck worked with on ''The Amanda Show'', was revealed to be his victim.{{efn|Brian Peck is of no relation to [[Josh Peck]], Drake Bell's co-star on ''[[Drake & Josh]]''.}} In 2004, Peck was convicted of two counts and was sentenced to serve 16 months in prison and register as a sex offender.<ref name="Today Drake Bell abuse"/><ref name="Us Magazine QoS"/> After his release, he was hired to work on the [[Disney Channel]] [[teen sitcom]] ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]''. He did voiceover work for three episodes but was later fired after Disney Channel executives learned of his conviction, and his voice lines and on-screen credits were replaced; he was never on set nor interacted with the show's cast or crew.<ref name="Variety Drake Bell abuse"/>


He lives in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] as of 2024 and has not worked in the entertainment industry since 2019.<ref name="Stylecaster Where is Brian Peck Now?"/><ref name="Today Drake Bell abuse"/><ref name="Us Magazine QoS"/>
He lives in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] as of 2024 and has not worked in the entertainment industry since 2019.<ref name="Stylecaster Where is Brian Peck Now?"/><ref name="Today Drake Bell abuse"/><ref name="Us Magazine QoS"/>
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Revision as of 12:24, 21 March 2024

Brian Peck
Born
Brian Richard Peck

(1960-07-29) July 29, 1960 (age 64)
Los Angeles County, California, U.S.[2]
CitizenshipAmerican
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dialogue coach
  • producer
  • filmmaker
Years active1982–2019
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Criminal chargeSodomy, child sexual abuse, oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance[1]
Penalty16 months in prison

Brian Richard Peck (born July 29, 1960) is a convicted sex offender, former American actor, dialogue coach, director, and producer. As an actor, Peck is best known for his role as Scuz in The Return of the Living Dead[3][4][5] as well as Pickle Boy on All That,[6] the latter of which employed him as a dialogue coach.[7] Peck also appeared on Boy Meets World,[8] Growing Pains[9] and The Amanda Show. He also directed comedy horror anthology film The Willies (1990).[10] He was a body double for Alan Thicke on Growing Pains.[9]

He was arrested on August 19, 2003, for lewd conduct with a minor, being initially charged with 11 counts.[11] In March 2024, on the Investigation Discovery documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, Nickelodeon star Drake Bell, whom Peck worked with on The Amanda Show, was revealed to be his victim.[a] In 2004, Peck was convicted of two counts and was sentenced to serve 16 months in prison and register as a sex offender.[12][13] After his release, he was hired to work on the Disney Channel teen sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. He did voiceover work for three episodes but was later fired after Disney Channel executives learned of his conviction, and his voice lines and on-screen credits were replaced; he was never on set nor interacted with the show's cast or crew.[14]

He lives in Los Angeles, California as of 2024 and has not worked in the entertainment industry since 2019.[1][12][13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Note
1982 The Last American Virgin Victor
1985 Return of the Living Dead Scuz
1987 Like Father Like Son Intern with Heart Patient
1988 Return of the Living Dead Part II Special Zombie
1990 The Willies Director also executive producer
1993 Return of the Living Dead 3 Ballistic Technician
1994 Angel 4: Undercover Guitar Salesman also dialogue coach
1995 Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest Jake also ADR and dialogue coach
1997 Good Burger Upset Customer
1999 Man on the Moon Fridays Announcer
2000 X-Men Hot Dog Stand Patron uncredited
2003 Holes Townsman in Classroom also acting coach
X2 News Reporter
2005 Love Wrecked TV Reporter #1 also dialogue coach
2006 Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy Clay also associate producer
2007 House of Fears Creepy laugh voiceover role
2008 Forever Strong Colton McDonald also associate producer
Bedtime Stories Bugsy Hero uncredited
2009 Bitch Slap Wrong Place - Wrong Time also associate producer
2015 Freaks of Nature Zombie Dad

Television

Year Title Role Note
1988–1991 Growing Pains Various characters also a body double for Alan Thicke[9]
1990 Just the Ten of Us Doorman S1E4: "Poetic Justice"
1993 Home Free Guy S3E14: "Prime Time"
1995 The Mommies Minister S2E13: "Four Mommies and a Funeral"
1995–1997 The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat Mr. Jolly
1996 The Tick Baron Violent S3E4: "The Tick vs. Arthur"
1997 Kenan & Kel S2E3" "The Lottery"
Clueless Dr. Bongo S2E10" "Intruder Spawn"
1998–1999 Guys Like Us Various characters two episodes
1999 Boy Meets World Various characters two episodes
2000–2002 All That Pickle Boy and other characters 11 episodes; also dialogue coach
2001 The Amanda Show French Chef one episode; also dialogue coach
2002–2003 What I Like About You Various characters two episodes; also dialogue coach
2006–2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Mirror three episodes; voice later replaced[14]
2013 Anger Management TMZ Annnouncer uncredited; also dialogue coach

Notes

  1. ^ Brian Peck is of no relation to Josh Peck, Drake Bell's co-star on Drake & Josh.

References

  1. ^ a b Veloso, Lea (March 19, 2024). "Where Is Brian Peck Now? Nickelodeon Actor Spotted for 1st Time Since Drake Bell Abuse Allegations". Stylecaster.
  2. ^ "Brian R Peck, Born 07/29/1960 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Biodrowski, Steve (October 1985). "The Return of the Living Dead". Cinefantastique. 15 (4): 27.
  4. ^ Sellers, Christian; Smart, Gary (October 2017). The Complete History of The Return of the Living Dead. Plexus Publishing. ISBN 978-0-85965-887-4.
  5. ^ Casciato, Cory (October 20, 2011). "Return Of The Living Dead's Brian Peck". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Harris, Raquel 'Rocky' (March 19, 2024). "'Quiet on Set': 11 Shocking Revelations From the Docuseries About Nickelodeon Exec Dan Schneider". TheWrap. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Lucas, Michael P. (June 23, 2002). "Groomed to Be All That". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  8. ^ Jackson, Dory (February 20, 2024). "'Boy Meets World' Actors Detail Past Friendship with Guest Star and Convicted Child Abuser". People. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Gleason, Tom (December 12, 1987). "Kirk Cameron Grows Up". Arizona Daily Star. p. 90. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Willies". Variety. Taylor & Francis. February 25, 1991. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "Hollywood Acting and Dialogue Coach Arrested for Lewd Acts with a Child". LAPD Online. August 20, 2003. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Drake Bell says he was sexually abused as a child star". TODAY.com. March 14, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Grebenyuk, Yana (March 13, 2024). "Quiet on Set Recap: Drake Bell Details Brian Peck's Sexual Abuse". Us Weekly.
  14. ^ a b "Drake Bell Details Sexual Assault and 'Extensive' Abuse at 15 by Brian Peck, Explains 'Self-Destructive Behavior' That Followed". Variety. March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
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