Drake Bell is an American actor and musician, best known for his roles on the Nickelodeon shows The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh.
He also voiced Spider-Man in the animated series Ultimate Spider-Man and released several albums and songs.
He has been involved in various legal troubles and controversies, such as pleading guilty in 2021 to attempted child endangerment and distributing content that is harmful to teenagers.
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- Full name: Jared Drake Bell
- Date of Birth: June 27, 1986
- Age: 38
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Santa Ana, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, musician
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: Robin Dodson (mother), Joe Bell (father)
- Siblings: Joey Bell (brother), Robert Bell (brother), Travis Bell (brother), Carrie Bell (sister)
- Spouse: Janet Von Schmeling (married 2018; divorced 2022)
- c: Jeremy Drake Bell (son)
- Marital status: Divorced
- Net worth: $400,000
Early life and education
Drake Bell, 38 years old, was born on June 27, 1986 in Santa Ana, California.
His mother, Robin Dodson, was a professional billiard player, and his father, Joe Bell, was a businessman. He has three older brothers, Joey, Robert, and Travis, and an older sister, Kelly.
He grew up in Orange County, California, and attended the Orange County School of the Arts, but did not graduate.
He began acting at the age of five and has appeared in TV shows such as Home Improvement and Seinfeld, as well as movies such as JJ.
personal life
Drake Bell married social media influencer Janet Von Schmeling in 2018. They have a son named Jeremy Drake Bell who was born in 2020.
However, they filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences in 2022. Before his marriage, he dated celebrities like Melissa Lingafelt, Tess Taylor, Paydin LoPachin, and Janet Von.
He also had a close friendship with his Drake & Josh co-star Josh Peck, but they had a falling out in 2017 when Peck did not invite Bell to his wedding. They later reconciled in 2018.
Profession
Drake Bell was a star on The Amanda Show from 1999 to 2002, playing a variety of characters and performing comedy sketches.
He then starred in Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007, playing a teenage musician and stepbrother of Josh Peck.
He also wrote and sang the Drake & Josh theme song, “Found a Way,” and starred in three live-action Pokémon movies, in which he played Timmy Turner, a boy with fairy godparents.
He voiced Spider-Man in the animated series Ultimate Spider-Man from 2012 to 2017, as well as in other Marvel animated shows and video games.
He released his debut album, Telegraph, in 2005, followed by It’s Only Time in 2006, which peaked at number 81 on the Billboard 200 chart.
His third album, Ready Steady Go!, was released in 2014 and was influenced by country rock and rock. He has also released several singles and EPs, such as “I Know”, “Makes Me Happy”, “Honest” and “A Reminder”.
He changed his name to Drake Campana and released Spanish-language songs such as “Diosa” and “Fuego Lento” in 2020. He also toured Mexico and Latin America, where he has a large fan base.
Awards
Drake Bell has won several awards and nominations for his acting and music career, such as:
- Drake & Josh won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite TV Actor in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
- Teen Choice Award for Best Actor in a TV Series: Drake & Josh, 2007, Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) – Best Young Actor for Drake and Josh, 2006.
- In 2008, Drake & Josh won the American Society of Composers, Authors and Writers (ASCAP) Film and Television Music Award for Best Television Series.
- Drake & Josh were honored with the 2008 BMI Cable TV Award at the BMI Movie & TV Awards.
- 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Best International New Artist Latin America.
net worth
According to sources, Drake Bell’s net worth is $400,000. He filed for bankruptcy in 2014, claiming that he had $581,000 in debt and only $1.575 million in assets.
He also said his monthly income was only $2,820, while his expenses were as high as $18,771.
dispute
Drake Bell has faced some legal troubles and controversies during his career, such as:
- In 2009, he was arrested for DUI in San Diego, California. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four days in jail and four years of probation.
- In 2015, he was arrested again for DUI in Glendale, California. He pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 96 hours in jail and four years of probation.
- In 2016, he was accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend, Melissa Lingafelt, who claimed he physically and verbally assaulted her during their relationship from 2006 to 2009. He denied the allegations and called them false and defamatory.
- In 2020, his former manager, Melissa Victor, sued him for breach of contract and fraud. She claimed he owed her more than $200,000 in unpaid commissions and fees. He denied the allegations and said he fired her for incompetence and dishonesty.
- In 2021, he was arrested and charged with attempted child endangerment and distributing content harmful to youth after he was accused of grooming and sexually abusing an underage fan he met online and at a 2017 concert. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service. He later denied the charges and claimed he did not know the victim’s age.
social media
- Instagram: @drakebell
- Twitter: @DrakeBell
- YouTube: Drake Bell
- TikTok: @drakebell
Filmography
- Jerry Maguire
- home renovation
- Seinfeld
- Amanda Show
- Drake and Josh
- Superhero Movies
- A rather strange movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!
- A rather strange Christmas
- A rather strange summer
- Ultimate Spider-Man
