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Daniel Curtis Lee
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Lee at the 2009 premiere for Up
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| Born | May 17, 1991 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
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| Education | California State University, Long Beach |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Daniel Curtis Lee is an American actor, comedian, and rapper. He was born on May 17, 1991. He is most famous for playing Simon "Cookie" Nelson-Cook. This role was in the popular Nickelodeon TV show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He was on the show from 2004 to 2007.
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Early Life
Daniel Curtis Lee was born in Jackson, Mississippi. His parents are Nathaniel Lee Sr. and Sharial Lee. His dad is a producer. Daniel also has an older brother, Nathaniel Lee Jr., who is an actor too. Daniel lived in Mississippi until he was 10 years old. Then, his family moved to Long Beach, California.
Acting Career
Daniel's big break came in 2004. He started playing Simon "Cookie" Nelson-Cook. This was on the Nickelodeon series Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. In the first try-out episode in 2003, the character "Cookie" was called "Boogie." Another actor played him before Daniel was chosen for the role.
After Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide finished in 2007, Daniel kept acting. He played Kornelius "Kojo" Jonesworth. This was on the Disney XD show Zeke and Luther. He has also appeared in other TV shows. These include First Monday and The Shield. He was also in movies like Friday After Next.
Music and Podcasts
Daniel Curtis Lee is also a rapper. He creates and releases his own songs. You can find his music on Spotify. His first album, called Double Lit Double It, came out in 2020.
In February 2023, Daniel started a podcast. It is called Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide. He hosts it with his former co-stars. These are Devon Werkheiser and Lindsey Shaw. In November 2024, they announced that they would run the podcast themselves. They decided to become independent.
Personal Life
Daniel Lee used to be part of the Hollywood Knights. This is a special basketball team made up of celebrities. Daniel went to California State University Long Beach. He earned a degree in linguistics there. Linguistics is the study of language.
Film and Television Roles
Daniel Curtis Lee has appeared in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of his roles:
- 2001 – The Rising Place – Student (Film)
- 2002 – First Monday – Corner Boy #1 (TV episode)
- 2002 – Friday After Next – Bad Boy #2 (Film)
- 2003 – The Shield – Cassius (TV episode)
- 2004–2007 – Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide – Simon "Cookie" Nelson-Cook (Main role)
- 2009–2012 – Zeke and Luther – Kornelius "Kojo" Jonesworth (Main role)
- 2011 – Good Luck Charlie – Raymond "Ray Ray" Blues (2 TV episodes)
- 2011 – Pixie Hollow Games – Starter Sparrowman (Voice role in TV special)
- 2012 – Glee – Phillip "Phil" Lipoff (4 TV episodes)
- 2015 – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend – Ike the Waiter (1 TV episode)
- 2019 – 9-1-1 – Rude Handler / Wade Weaver (2 TV episodes)
- 2019 – Evening Installation – Guy (Film)
- 2020 – Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event – Butch (1 TV episode)
Songs and Music Videos
Daniel has also been involved in music:
- 2004 – "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Theme Song"
- 2009 – "Zeke and Luther Theme Song"
- 2009 – "U Can't Touch This" – Kojo / Himself
- 2010 – "In the Summertime" – Kojo / Himself (with Zeke and Luther co-star Adam Hicks)
- 2020 – “Double Lit Double It” (Debut studio album)
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Curtis Lee para niños
