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.jpg) Bell at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards | |
| Born | Jared Drake Bell June 27, 1986 |
| Other names | Drake Campana |
| Alma mater | Orange County School of the Arts |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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Janet Von Schmeling
(m. 2018; sep. 2022) |
| Children | 1[3] |
| Mother | Robin Bell Dodson |
| Relatives | Heath Bell (cousin) |
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Jared Drake Bell[4] (born June 27, 1986) is an American actor and musician.[5][6] Born in Newport Beach, California, he began his career as a child actor in the 1990s, appearing on Home Improvement (1994) and in several commercials. He rose to prominence with Nickelodeon, playing starring roles in the sketch comedy series The Amanda Show (1999–2002), the sitcom Drake & Josh (2004–2007), and the Nickelodeon television film series The Fairly OddParents (2011–2014). He also voiced Peter Parker / Spider-Man on the Disney XD series Ultimate Spider-Man (2012–2017) and various Disney XD media. He has won ten Kids' Choice Awards, a Teen Choice Award, and a Young Artist Award, among other accolades.
Bell began his musical career contributing to the soundtrack of Drake & Josh. He independently released his debut studio album, Telegraph (2005), and signed with Universal Motown Records in 2006. His second studio album, It's Only Time (2006), emerged as a commercial success. His third album, Ready Steady Go! (2014), was released through the independent record label Surfdog Records. He has since released two independent albums: The Lost Album (2020) and Non-Stop Flight (2024).
- ^ Betancourt, Oswaldo (June 30, 2021). "Todo lo que sabemos de Janet Von Schmeling, la esposa de Drake Bell". Televisa (in Spanish). Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ Wynne, Kelly; Quinn, Dave (January 2, 2023). "Drake Bell and Wife Janet Von Schmeling Separated 'Months Ago' as Actor Seeks Substance Abuse Help". People. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Goddard, Molly (June 30, 2021). "Surprise! Drake Bell Reveals He Has Been Married For Almost Three Years, Has An Infant Son Following Pleading Guilty To Child Endangerment". OK!. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Marisa. "Drake Bell - Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 21, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Flores, Brandon (April 18, 2014). "Blast Album Review: Drake Bell - Ready Steady Go!". Blast Out Your Stereo. Archived from the original on December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^ "High School Nation Tour Featuring Drake Bell, Dakota Bradley and Bean plays Kentwood High". Northwest Music Scene. September 25, 2014. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.