Dandrell Scott

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Dandrell Scott (born in Chicago, Illinois) is an emcee, voice actor, comedian, and actor. He began his entertainment career performing stand-up comedy while attending Illinois State University and later transitioned into voiceover and acting.

Scott initially gained attention for his work as a voiceover artist, lending his voice to major brands such as Wendy’s, Ford Motor Company, McDonald's, and Dunkin'. In 2020, he became the official announcer for Wendy’s and host of their podcast Sir, This is a Wendy’s Podcast. He was named "Male Voiceover Artist of the Year" by the One Voice Awards in 2024.

In acting, Scott is known for roles on television series including Chicago P.D., The Chi, Snowfall, and All Rise. He received the "Outstanding Up and Comer Actor" award from the Hollywood International Golden Film Awards in 2017.

Scott began his music career in comedy rap but transitioned to more traditional hip-hop in 2020. His breakout single, “Faded 2nite” featuring Twista, marked a turning point in his music career. He has since released songs such as “Tha Paper (Chopped & Screwed)” and collaborated with artists including Bun B and Sasha Go Hard.

Scott continues to work across multiple entertainment platforms, including music, television, and voiceover.[1][2]