Drake Bell is an American actor, voice actor, composer, and musician, best known for starring in the hit Nickelodeon sitcom, Drake and Josh. Bell won nine Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards for the show. He also co-wrote and performed the theme song for the Drake & Josh Show Found a Way
Originally, Bell gained national recognition as a child star in another Nickelodeon comedy, The Amanda Show which ran from the late 90s to the early 2000s. Drake Bell was a judge on the Miss Teen USA 2006.
After filing for bankruptcy a few years ago, Bell turned to his music in a bid to change his fortunes and rekindle his career. He’s been busy promoting himself on radio stations across the country, meeting Drake and Josh fans, and promoting the Drake Bell Entertainment YouTube channel.
Bio, Age
Born Jared Drake Bell on June 27, 1986 in SantaAna, California to Robin and Joe Bell, Drake is of English and Scandinavian descent. His mother, Robin Dodson, was a professional pool player. He has three older brothers, Joey, Rob and Travis and an older sister, Kellie. Her parents divorced and in 1995 her mother remarried her current husband Roy. This added a number of half-siblings on his mother’s and father’s side. He attended the prestigious Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana.
Drake Bell made his first TV appearance in a small commercial for Whirlpool Appliances when he was just 5 years old. He has also done commercials for Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers and Fruit Gushers. He debuted in a 1994 episode of Home Improvement. He has since proven himself in both arenas of comedy and pop recording.
Bell has his own Drake Bell group, originally called Drake 24/7. He also owns a record label, Backhouse Records, and is the face of The Thirst Project – a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that helps raise awareness and educate people about the clean water crisis.
Drake Bell’s career hasn’t been all rosy as he’s had his fair share of bad luck. In the waning times of 2005, the actor was involved in a car accident that left him with a broken jaw, fractured vertebrae, broken teeth and severe facial lacerations. Worse still, he lost his ability to play guitar due to an extreme wrist injury.
Drake Bell’s Net Worth, Height
Despite Bell’s career in television and film, plus three music albums, he filed for bankruptcy in 2014. He filed legal documents claiming a debt of nearly $600,000. His income couldn’t cover his expenses and his $1.5 million mortgage either.
His annual income had dropped from a whopping $408,000 in 2012 to a meager $14,000 in 2013! He also listed his monthly income at just $2,800, well below his monthly expenses at $18,771. He no longer lives at home because it was put up for sale by the bank.
Drake Bell is 5 feet 9 inches tall. His hair and eyes are dark brown in color.
Girlfriend
With a career in Hollywood that spans more than two decades, Drake Bell has certainly had his fair share of celebrity dealings. Her first relationship was with her The Amanda Show costar, Amanda Bynes.
He has also dated Canadian singer Fefe Dobson, American actress Quinn Paul, Torrey DeVitto and late YouTube sensation Stevie Ryan. Bell was devastated by the tragic death of his ex-girlfriend Stevie Ryan in 2017. According to the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office, Ryan, 33, committed suicide. Bell has also been in a relationship with model Melissa Lingafelt, socialite Isreali Hofit Golan, Tess Taylor and Paydin LoPachin.
Currently, Drake Bell is dating model and actress Janet Von. The two had met through a mutual friend and they ‘clicked’ instantly.
Is Drake gay?
Based on his past relationships, Drake Bell’s sexual orientation is straight. However, Bell came under fire after making a transphobic tweet in reaction to Caitlyn Jenner’s public debut in 2015. After the backlash, the former Nickelodeon star quickly deleted the tweet claiming it had been misinterpreted.
Married? – woman
Currently, the “Drake and Josh” star is not married. Even though he’s had a long list of famous girlfriends, he has yet to tie the knot. He was the closest to marrying American actress Paydin Lopachin. Their relationship lasted 5 years and they got engaged. However, they never made it to the altar.
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