Monster
Josh Peck has a dog at home named Monster.
Hooch the Mastiff (from the 'Turner & Hooch' TV series)
On the TV series Turner & Hooch, Josh Peck plays Turner, a cop who has a giant French Mastiff dog named Hooch. French Mastiffs are also known as “Dogue de Bordeaux” in French. While not his actual dog, Peck spent plenty of time looking after Arnie, Hammer, Opie, Cyd, and Mimi, the dog actors that played Hooch. This TV series was a remake of the 1989 movie Turner & Hooch, which starred Tom Hanks.
Josh Peck
Josh Peck is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and YouTube personality, celebrated for his defining role in the Nickelodeon sitcom ‘Drake & Josh.’
Emerging from his early work as a child artist, Peck made a name for himself with roles that spanned both the big and small screens. He endeared himself to audiences as Josh Nichols in ‘Drake & Josh,’ an act of comedic brilliance that set him apart in the entertainment industry. He successfully transitioned from his comedic persona into dramatic roles, notably in the independent film ‘The Wackness’ where he starred as a troubled teenager. As a voice actor, his distinctively warm voice was lent to the character Eddie in the animated franchise ‘Ice Age.’ Peck’s exploration into digital content creation materialized as a popular YouTube channel, amassing millions of subscribers who were drawn to his charming humor and authentic personality.
Throughout his career, Josh has worked with a bevy of talent, creating memorable screen chemistry with a multitude of co-stars. His on-screen brotherly bond with Drake Bell in ‘Drake & Josh’ was a defining feature of the sitcom, while his work with Sir Ben Kingsley in ‘The Wackness’ offered a captivating dynamic. The ‘Ice Age’ series saw him collaborate with voice talents like Ray Romano, Denis Leary, and John Leguizamo. On YouTube, he’s known for his collaborations with internet personalities like David Dobrik, and stars like John Stamos and Paget Brewster from ‘Grandfathered,’ a sitcom where Peck played the main role.
Recognition of Peck’s work has come in various forms. His performance in ‘Drake & Josh’ earned him a nomination for Favorite Television Actor at the 2008 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. ‘The Wackness’ brought him the title of ‘Best Actor’ at the 2008 Milan International Film Festival. His voice-over work has also been celebrated, with ‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ winning the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie in 2010.
