Jared Drake Bell (born June 27, 1986), better known as
Drake Bell, is an
American actor,
comedian,
guitarist,
singer/songwriter,
producer, and occasional
television director. Bell is commonly associated with his real-life best friend
Josh Peck, who co-starred with him in both
The Amanda Show, with
Amanda Bynes, and
Drake & Josh. After beginning his career as a
child star in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he appeared on
The Amanda Show and became well-known among young audiences for his role on the series
Drake & Josh.
In addition to his acting, Bell has a growing career as a musician, and co-wrote and performed the theme song to
Drake & Josh, entitled "Found a Way". In 2005 he independently released his debut album,
Telegraph. His second album,
It's Only Time, was released in 2006 after signing with
Universal/Motown.
Personal life
Drake Bell was born in
Orange County, California. He is the son of women's
pool champion Robin Dodson.
