Dandrell Scott
Dandrell Scott | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Illinois State University |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Voiceover actor for Alka Seltzer (2019 - 2022), Wendy's (2020 - 2024), and Miller Lite (2020 - 2024) |
| Website | www |
Dandrell Scott is an American actor, rapper, and voiceover artist. He is best known for his voiceover work with Wendy's, and their breakfast commercials starting in 2020.[1] In 2024, Dandrell won the “Male Voiceover Artist of the Year” award at the One Voice Awards USA.[2] Broadway World labeled Scott as "a sought-after voice in the industry."[2] Dandrell began his VO career in 2018, voicing commercials for Walmart, Comcast, and Toyota. While performing as a voiceover artist, Scott also landed roles in Chicago P.D., Snowfall and the Chi.[3] Scott's music aspirations followed. In 2020, he released his first studio single, "Faded 2nite," featuring Chicago rapper, Twista.[4] Scott also collaborated with Styles P and Maino for the hip hop song, "Roads."[5]
Early Life
[edit]Scott attended Thornton Township High School, in Harvey, Illinois and was on the Speech team with actor LaRoyce Hawkins.[6] He participated in Illinois High School Association's Original Comedy event, placing first in the state event in the 2002-2003 year.[7] He graduated in 2003.[8] Scott attended Illinois State University, with a major in Cinema Studies.[9]
Career
[edit]In 2016, Scott produced and voiced an animated short film entitled, Hard Knock Robots. The film was nominated for an Audience Choice Award at the 2016 Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival.[10] In 2019, he made his television debut on the syndicated variety show, African American Short Films, for his comedic film, Try My Luck.[11] In the following years, Scott would voice advertisements for Ford Motor Company, Miller Lite, and McDonald's.[9] In 2021, Dandrell was nominated by the Voice Arts Awards for “Outstanding Commercial TV or Web - Best Voiceover.”[12]
Other Ventures
[edit]In 2017, Scott established a humor t-shirt business, Bad Clothes Company. The brand is sold through Walmart's online marketplace.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Kennedy, Marina (March 5, 2020). "Actor Dandrell Scott Becomes the Voice of Wendys Breakfast". Broadway World. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ a b Sharpe, Josh. "Dandrell Scott Wins 'Male Voiceover Artist Of The Year' at One Voice Awards USA". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Dandrell Scott: ISU graduate chasing his dreams in the acting industry". CIProud.com. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (October 26, 2020). "Chicago Actor, Dandrell Scott, Enlists Twista For New Rap Song". Broadway World. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ Allah, Sha Be (2023-02-04). ""Roads" The Latest Banger from Styles P, Maino and Dandrell Scott - The Source". Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Handsome 'Chicago P.D.' actor LaRoyce Hawkins dishes on his love life". February 27, 2016.
- ^ "IHSA Speech Individual Events Medalists". Illinois High School Association. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Thornton Township High School 2003 graduates". The Times of Northwest Indiana. June 13, 2003.
- ^ a b "A Redbird voice behind the brand". News. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Fest". www.projectchicago.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ Musbach, Julie. "TRY MY LUCK Makes Television Debut in October 2019". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ "2021 Nominees – Sovas". Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Bad Clothes Brings Humor and Diversity to Walmart". SWAGGER Magazine. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
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