Dan Schneider Net Worth 2018: What Is The Former Nickelodeon Producer Worth?
Dan Schneider is one of the most successful producers of teen television in history. He produced some extremely popular TV shows for Nickelodeon, including Drake and Josh, iCarly, and Kenan and Kel.
So what is Dan Schneider net worth in 2018? What are Dan Schneider’s salary/earnings? Read on…
Dan Schneider Career, Earnings, Salary
Dan Schneider got his start in TV as an actor. He appeared in several small roles in TV and film before getting a recurring role in Head of the Class in the 1980s. He became recognizable for playing Dennis, the guy who sits in the back at the computer on that show.
However, he’s much better known now for being the creator and executive producer of several successful TV shows on Nickelodeon. After ending his work in front of the camera, Schneider managed to get some work as a writer on one of Nickelodeon’s new shows. That show, All That, became an instant hit, and sparked several spin offs.
After writing for All That, Schneider got an opportunity to executive produce Kenan and Kel, and then The Amanda Show. Schneider created the Amanda Show, with star Amanda Bynes, who was previously on All That. Bynes went on to become a major star.
Those successes allowed Dan Schneider to get multiple other opportunities to create TV shows for Nickelodeon. Schneider created his own production company, Schneider’s Bakery, and created several more hit shows for Nick.
Starting with Drake and Josh, Schneider created spin-off iCarly with Miranda Cosgrove, Zoey 101 with Jamie Lynn Spears and Victoria Justice, Victorious with Victoria Justice, Game Shakers, Henry Danger, and Sam and Cat with Ariana Grande and Jeanette McCurdy.
Additionally, Schneider created What I Like About You, starring Amanda Bynes, which didn’t appear on Nickelodeon, and multiple films, including Good Burger, which starred Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, reprising their characters from Kenan and Kel. Schneider also created the movie Big Fat Liar, with Amanda Bynes and Frankie Muniz.
Schneider has appeared as a cameo on many of his shows, and he is well known in the production community for his online presence. He has since been removed from Nickelodeon.
Dan Schneider Net Worth 2018: How Much Money Does Dan Schneider Have?
Dan Schneider has won multiple awards for kid’s and adults’ television. He is married to writer, and diet celebrity Lisa Lillien. Lillien has books, videos, and other products relating to nutrition and food. She has written dozens of books.
Schneider’s success in TV has brought with it significant wealth. His shows, including iCarly and Victorious, were some of the most successful kids’ TV shows ever, and brought Nickelodeon millions of dollars. So it was extremely surprising when Nickelodeon decided sever the relationship with him. Here is their statement:
Following many conversations together about next directions and future opportunities, Nickelodeon and our longtime creative partner Dan Schneider/Schneider’s Bakery have agreed to not extend the current deal. Since several Schneider’s Bakery projects are wrapping up, both sides agreed that this is a natural time for Nickelodeon and Schneider’s Bakery to pursue other opportunities and projects.
In all, we estimate Dan Schneider net worth in 2018 at $25 million.
