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]
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 |
Early life
editScott 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
editIn 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
editIn 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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