In the 1980s, Schneider appeared in minor roles in several films including the teen comedies Making the Grade (1984) starring Judd Nelson, and Better Off Dead (1985) with John Cusack.

Arvid's best friend was the overweight, wisecracking cynic Dennis Blunden (Dan Schneider), a computer whiz whose fields were chemistry and physics and who had a knack for getting the socially inept Arvid involved in various schemes.

Head of the Class: Created by Michael Elias, Rich Eustis. With William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Dan Frischman, Robin Givens. A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.

Jan 30, 2023 · Every class has a class clown, and on Head of the Class that role was filled by Dennis Blunden (Dan Schneider). He usually sat at the back of the room, right next to his own computer (on which...

May 20, 2024 · Dan Schneider’s Head of the Class role as Dennis Blunden was one of the few characters he played in the 1980s. According to Forbes, Schneider, a former Nickelodeon producer and child actor,...

Sep 17, 2021 · Tony O'Dell, Joher Coleman, Kimberly Russell, Tannis Vallely, Dan Frischman, Robin Givens, Brian Robbins and Khrystyne Haje were among the stars who made "Head of the Class" a hit.

Better Off Dead is a 1985 American teen black comedy film written and directed by Savage Steve Holland. It stars John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Diane Franklin and Kim Darby. The film was released in August 1985.

Mar 22, 2024 · Schneider dabbled in acting early in his career, landing a few small roles and a recurring spot on the 1980s sitcom "Head of the Class" as Dennis Blunden. He began working as a writer...

Dan Schneider’s work in TV and film has been beloved by multiple generations of young viewers, from the 80s all the way to today. From his start as a scene-stealer in front of the camera to his work launching the careers of Kenan Thompson, Ariana Grande, and more, Dan has been tirelessly entertaining young audiences for over 30 years.

Mar 19, 2024 · Daniel “Dan” James Schneider is a longtime television producer, screenwriter and actor was born on Jan. 14, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee. Per Investigation Discovery’s “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side...