Dandrell Scott

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Dandrell Scott
Born
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Actor
  • voiceover artist
  • rapper
Years active2014–present
Website www.dscottgottalent.com

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] Scott began his VO career in 2018, voicing commercials for Walmart, Comcast, and Ford. While performing as a voiceover artist, Scott also landed roles in Chicago P.D. and the Chi . [2] Scott's music aspirations followed, as he collaborated with hip hop artists such as Bun B and Sasha Go Hard. [3] In 2020, Scott released his first studio single, "Faded 2nite," featuring Chicago rapper, Twista. [4]

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Early life

Scott attended Thornton Township High School, in Harvey, Illinois and was on the Speech team with actor LaRoyce Hawkins. [5] He participated in Illinois High School Association's Original Comedy event, placing first in the state event in the 2002-2003 year. [6] He graduated in 2003. [7]

Career

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. [8] In 2019, Scott made his television debut on the syndicated variety show, African American Short Films, for his comedic film, Try My Luck. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Kennedy, Marina (March 5, 2020). "Actor Dandrell Scott Becomes the Voice of Wendys Breakfast". Broadway World . Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  2. ↑ Dandrell Scott (October 10, 2020). "Dandrell Scott, Rapper, Comedian, and Actor". The Hollywood Times (Interview). Interviewed by Jules Lavallee. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  3. ↑ Hardcore Flava (2021-01-22). "Dandrell Scott: Jack of All Trades". This Is 50. Retrieved 2021-06-26.[ unreliable source? ]
  4. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe (October 26, 2020). "Chicago Actor, Dandrell Scott, Enlists Twista For New Rap Song". Broadway World . Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  5. ↑ "Handsome 'Chicago P.D.' actor LaRoyce Hawkins dishes on his love life". February 27, 2016.
  6. ↑ "IHSA Speech Individual Events Medalists". Illinois High School Association . Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Thornton Township High School 2003 graduates". The Times of Northwest Indiana . June 13, 2003.
  8. ↑ "Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Fest". www.projectchicago.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  9. ↑ Musbach, Julie. "TRY MY LUCK Makes Television Debut in October 2019". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.


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