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Drake Bell
Bell performing in 2007
Bell performing in 2007
Background information
Birth nameJared Drake Bell
Born (1986-06-27) June 27, 1986 (age 38)
OriginSanta Ana, California, U.S.
GenresPop rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Actor, musician, singer-songwriter, comedian, television personality, voice actor, record producer, director
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums, ukulele
Years active1994–present
LabelsNine Yards, Universal Motown, Surfdog Records[1]
Websitewww.drakebell.com

Jared Drake Bell[2] (born June 27, 1986), better known as Drake Bell, is an American actor, musician, singer-songwriter, comedian, television personality, voice actor, record producer, and occasional television director. After beginning his career as an actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s (decade), he made an appearance on Home Improvement. Bell also appeared in several commercials.[3] He appeared on The Amanda Show and became well-known among young audiences for his role on the series Drake & Josh while playing Drake Parker. Bell is one of Nickelodeon's most popular stars ever and has won nine Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. He has also won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Actor. Bell appeared in A Fairly Odd Christmas on Nickelodeon. Bell is also the voice of Peter Parker / Spider-Man in the animated series Ultimate Spider-Man on Disney XD. Bell appeared on ABC's new reality TV series Splash.

In addition to 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 Records and debuted at #81 on the Billboard 200, selling over 7,500 copies its first week of release. Bell released an EP in 2011 called A Reminder. He has an upcoming album in 2013 and it will be his first album release under the record label Surfdog Records.

Early life

Bell was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, the son of Robin Dodson, a professional billiards player, and Joe Bell. He has three older brothers, Joey, Robert and Travis, and one older sister, Kellie.[2][4] His cousin is Arizona Diamondbacks closer Heath Bell.[5]

Career

Acting

Bell first appeared on television in a 1994 episode of Home Improvement. He appeared in the film Jerry Maguire (1996), and had a small role in the Seinfeld episode "The Frogger" in 1998. In 1999, he acted in a commercial for Pokémon Red and Blue and in the movie Dragon World: The Legend Continues. In 2000, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role as Cage Redding in the made-for-television film The Jack Bull. During the early 2000s (decade), Bell was a featured performer on The Amanda Show and made a guest appearance on the series The Nightmare Room, before being cast as teenage heartthrob Drake Parker alongside real life best friend and former Amanda Show costar Josh Peck on the Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh, which began airing in 2004. During this time period, he made a guest appearance as himself on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 and won the first of three consecutive "Blimp Awards" at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in the "Favorite TV Actor" category. In 2005, Bell co-starred alongside fellow Drake & Josh actress Miranda Cosgrove with Dennis Quaid in Yours, Mine and Ours. In the spring of 2008, Bell had a starring role in the comedy spoof film Superhero Movie. In August 2008, he co-starred in the comedy College, which was shot on location in New Orleans. Bell also starred in Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh alongside Josh Peck, which began production in July 2008, and premiered on December 5, 2008. In 2010, he made a cameo appearance as Drake Parker in an iCarly episode entitled "iBloop". He starred as Timmy Turner in the live-action TV-movie adaptation of its hit animated series The Fairly Odd Parents, A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!, released in 2011[6] and reprised his role in the 2012 sequel, A Fairly Odd Christmas. Bell also guest starred as himself on a Victorious episode in 2012. He was also in the 2012 Nickelodeon movie Rags as Shawn.

In 2011, Bell was cast as Spider-Man in the animated TV series: Ultimate Spider-Man based on the comic book of the same name. He later reprised the role in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, replacing Josh Keaton who originally recorded his role for the series.

Reality television

In 2013, Bell participated in the first season of the ABC reality TV series Splash.

Directing

Bell directed part 1 of the Drake & Josh episode "Really Big Shrimp".

Music

See also: List of songs recorded by Drake Bell

Beginnings

In the film Chasing Destiny, he co-starred with The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey, who gave him his first guitar lessons. Bell performed on television for the first time in 2002 when he performed his first original song, "Lost A Lover", on The Amanda Show. He also performed part of this song on an episode of "The Nightmare Room", and "So Little Time".

Bell has described his music as being heavily influenced by The Beatles and The Beach Boys, with the Beatles being his main influence.[7] He says that two of his other influences are Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.[8]

Telegraph (2004–2005)

Telegraph is Drake Bell's first studio album. The album includes 12 tracks. His song, "Found a Way" (featured as the theme song for Drake & Josh) is also included on the show's soundtrack. Telegraph, which was released independently on September 27, 2005 and subsequently re-released on August 7, 2007.

Bell's song "Highway to Nowhere" was performed on an episode of Zoey 101. "Highway to Nowhere" is included on the Drake & Josh soundtrack and Bell's album "Telegraph". Drake Bell's song "Don't Preach" was played on an episode of Drake & Josh.

In 2005, Bell performed with Hawk Nelson in a video for the Hawk Nelson song called "Bring 'Em Out," which was featured in the movie Yours, Mine and Ours. Bell and then-band-mates Michael Corcoran (Backhouse Mike) and C.J. Abraham (The Super Chris), worked on music for Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, and iCarly.

It's Only Time and concert DVD (2006–2008)

In 2006, Bell signed with Universal Motown. He released his first single, "I Know", on October 17, 2006. The video for "I Know" was filmed in October 2006. Bell's second album, It's Only Time, was released on December 5, 2006 and reached Number 81 on Billboard's Top 200.[9] Bell performed live on MTV's TRL the day after it was released. In the summer of 2007, he went on a Nextfest tour in support of It's Only Time, opening up alongside Corbin Bleu for Aly & AJ.

An acoustic version of "Found a Way" is included on Bell's album It's Only Time, as is "Makes Me Happy" which was performed by himself on an episode of Drake & Josh.

On October 16, 2007, the Radio Disney single edit version of his song "Makes Me Happy", was released on iTunes. This was the second single for Bell's album It's Only Time. He also wrote with band-mates Michael Corcoran (Backhouse Mike), and C.J. Abraham (The Super Chris), and sang the theme song for the show iCarly, "Leave It All to Me," with Miranda Cosgrove. The music video for the song premiered on May 24, 2008. Bell has recorded a theme song featuring Sara Paxton for his movie Superhero Movie called "Superhero! Song". He performed some Christmas songs in the Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh movie.

A DVD entitled "Drake Bell In Concert" was released on December 16, 2008. The video was unable to crack the 2008 or 2009 Top 100.[10] The DVD contains footage of him and his band live on stage while they toured in Mexico, in October 2008. It also features 2 new songs and 5 covers, all of which are exclusive to the DVD.[11]

The Live In Concert DVD featured new music for the first time since 2006's It's Only Time; "Sea Song" and "All Alone at the Disco". He released a preview of a Spanglish edit of "All Alone at the Disco".

A Reminder and third album (2009–present)

In 2009, he released the songs "Unbelievable", "Modern Times" and "Shades of Grey" on his official MySpace.[8]

In 2009, Bell uploaded a new track "Yesterday's Fool" to his SoundCloud page that he wrote/produced.

In 2010, Bell released a video showing him and Toby Gad working on a new song "Nevermind". A behind-the-scenes video of the making of the music video for a new song "Our Love" was uploaded on Bell's Official YouTube Channel in 2010. The official music video for "Our Love" appeared on YouTube soon after.

In March 2011, Bell released a 1:00 clip of the music video for a new song "Terrific", with a sneak preview of the studio version of the song.

On May 18, 2011, an official music video for the new song "You're Not Thinking" was released on YouTube, the video already airing heavily in Latin and South America (MTV Mexico Top 10).[12]

A new single, "Terrific", was released on June 14, 2011, and was also included on an EP titled A Reminder, released on June 28, 2011, also featuring the songs "You’re Not Thinking", "Big Shot" and "Speak My Mind".[13] The EP was produced by John Fields, who previously worked with Rooney, Jimmy Eat World, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, and Bleu. Bell said he decided to release A Reminder because he hasn't put out new music in a few years and "a full album will probably not happen until next year."[13]

On July 31, 2012, Bell announced via Twitter that he had signed a new record deal and that an album was in the works.[14] On August 10, 2012, he tweeted "My new album is going to be a complete concept record. Getting in a time machine and going back to the 40's and 50's".[15]

On August 23, Bell revealed that his third album will be recorded under Surfdog Records, and will be produced by the president of Surfdog Records, Dave Kaplan.[16]

Personal life

On December 29, 2005, Bell was involved in a car accident on Los Angeles's Pacific Coast Highway. He was driving with a friend when a truck ran a red light and caused a head-on collision. This resulted in a fractured neck, a fractured back, a jaw broken in three places, seven missing teeth and several facial lacerations.[17]

In 2007, Bell bought a $2,050,000 house in Los Feliz.[18]

He has supported the non-profit organization The Thirst Project since 2009. The Thirst Project is an organization that addresses the issue of the clean water crisis by raising awareness through education. Bell's contributions include public appeals and concerts to raise funds. In 2010, the organization gave him the Pioneering Spirit Award, the highest honour that The Thirst Project has.[19]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1995 Drifting School Kenny Smith
1996 Jerry Maguire Jesse Remo
1999 Dragonworld: The Legend Continues Johnny McGowan Direct-to-video
The Jack Bull Cage Redding TV movie
2000 High Fidelity Young Rob Gordon Supporting role
Perfect Game Bobby Jr.
2005 Yours, Mine and Ours Dylan North
2006 Drake & Josh Go Hollywood Drake Parker Co-lead role; TV movie
2007 Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp
2008 Superhero Movie Rick Riker
College Kevin
Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare Butch Hare Voice; Direct-to-DVD
The Nutty Professor Harold Kelp
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh Drake Parker Co-lead role; TV movie
2011 A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! Timmy Turner Lead role; TV movie
2012 A Fairly Odd Christmas
Rags Shawn Main role; TV movie
The Reef 2: High Tide Pi Voice; Direct-to-DVD
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1994 Home Improvement Little Pete Episode: "Swing Time"
1995 Minor Adjustments Jordan Episode: "The Ex Files"
1996 ABC Afterschool Special Scott Episode: "Me and My Hormones"
1997 Gun Brendan Episode: "The Hole"
1998 Seinfeld Kenny Episode: "The Frogger"
1999—2002 The Amanda Show Regular performer
2002 The Nightmare Room Alex Sanders Episode: "Dear Diary, I'm Dead"
2004—2007 Drake & Josh Drake Parker Co-Lead role
2005 Zoey 101 Himself Episode: "Spring Fling"
2010 iCarly Drake Parker Episode: "iBloop"
2012—Present Ultimate Spider-Man[20][21][22][23] Spider-Man/Peter Parker Leading voice role
2012 The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Episode: "Along Came a Spider"
Victorious Himself Episode: "April Fools Blank"
Figure It Out Panelist
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2013 Splash
Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel Spider-Man/Peter Parker Special guest star

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[24] 		US Rock
[25] 		MX
[26]
Telegraph
  • Release date: September 27, 2005
  • Label: Nine Yard Records
  • Formats: CD, music download
 — — —
It's Only Time
  • Release date: December 5, 2006
  • Label: Universal Motown
  • Formats: CD, music download
 81 21 4

Extended plays

Title Details
A Reminder
  • Release date: June 28, 2011
  • Label: Drake Bell Entertainment, Inc.
  • Formats: music download

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Pop
[27] 		Hot Digital Songs
[27]
2005 "Found a Way" — — Telegraph
2006 "I Know" — — It's Only Time
2007 "Makes Me Happy" 67 73
2008 "Superhero! Song" — —
2011 "Terrific"[13] — — A Reminder
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Year Single Artist Peak chart
positions 		Album
US US Pop
2007 "Leave It All to Me" Miranda Cosgrove 100 83 iCarly (soundtrack)

Music videos

Bell has several music videos for his music, he also has been in music videos for songs by other artists. He appeared in the music video for the song "Leave It All to Me" by Miranda Cosgrove featuring Drake Bell. He appeared in Fefe Dobson's music video for her song "Don't Go (Girls and Boys)". He also appeared in Hanson's music video for "Get The Girl Back".[28]

Year Single Artist Peak chart
positions 		Album
US US Pop
2003 "Don't Go (Girls and Boys)" Fefe Dobson — —
2005 "Found a Way" Drake Bell — — Telegraph
2006 "I Know" — — It's Only Time
2007 "Leave It All to Me" Miranda Cosgrove ft. Drake Bell 100 83 iCarly (soundtrack)
2010 "Our Love" Drake Bell — —
2011 "You're Not Thinking" — — A Reminder
"Terrific" — —
2013 "Get The Girl Back" Hanson — —

Video albums

Year Video details Peak chart positions
MX
[29]
2008 Drake Bell in Concert
  • Released: December 16, 2008
  • Label: Motown/Universal
  • Formats: DVD
 81

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2000 Young Artist Award (21st Young Artist Awards) Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot Nominated
2006 Young Artist Award (27th Young Artist Awards) Best Performance in a Feature Film Nominated
Blimp Award (Kids' Choice Awards) Favorite TV Actor (Drake & Josh) Won
2007 Won
Blimp Award (UK Kids' Choice Awards) Best TV Actor Won
Best Male Singer Won
2008 Blimp Award (Kids' Choice Awards) Favorite TV Actor (Drake & Josh) Won
Blimp Award (KCA Brazil 2008 – Meus Prêmios Nick) Favorite International Artist Won
Surfboard Award (Teen Choice Awards) Choice Movie Breakout Actor (Superhero Movie) Won
ASCAP Award (ASCAP) Top TV Series (Drake & Josh) Won
2009 Blimp Award (Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards) Favorite International TV Star Won
2010 Big Kid Award Won
Blimp Award (Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Mexico) Favorite TV Actor (Drake & Josh) Won

References

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  2. ^ a b DeRogatis, Jim (August 31, 2007). "These kids today".
  3. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068166/bio
  4. ^ Ingrassia, Lisa (April 10, 2006). "Crash & Learn". People.
  5. ^ Kurkjian, Tim (April 17, 2009). "Fun-loving Bell finally has his dream job". ESPN The Magazine.
  6. ^ "Exclusive: Nickelodeon Orders Live-Action Movie Adaptation of The Fairly Oddparents". TVGuide.com.
  7. ^ Posted 10/25/11. "Drake Bell | Music Videos, Songs, News, Photos, and Lyrics". MTV. Retrieved October 31, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ a b "Drake Bell Official MySpace". Drake Bell MySpace. January 31, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
  9. ^ "It's Only Time – Drake Bell". Billboard. January 28, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  10. ^ "The Numbers". The Numbers. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  11. ^ "Drake Bell In Concert DVD". tommy2.net. 2008-10. Retrieved 2008-10-14. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Drake Bell "You're Not Thinking" Official Music Video in HD". YouTube. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  13. ^ a b c "Drake Bell to Release "A Reminder" EP on June 28th – ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  14. ^ "Twitter / DrakeBell: Just closed Record Deal...Album". Twitter.com. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  15. ^ "Twitter / DrakeBell: My new album is going to be". Twitter.com. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  16. ^ "Surfdog Unites With Drake Bell for Major Strategic Partnership | Surfdog Records". Surfdog.com. August 21, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  17. ^ "Drake Bell seriously injured in car crash". Tvsquad.com. December 31, 2005. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  18. ^ "Actor, singer Drake Bell pays $2,050,000 for a 2,640-sq-ft house in Los Angeles' Los Feliz area". Bergproperties.com. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  19. ^ "Drake Bell: Charity". Retrieved November 24, 2011.
  20. ^ Harris, Jeffrey. "SDCC2011: New Details and Voice Cast of "Ultimate Spider-Man" Revealed". Toon Zone. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
  21. ^ Collura, Scott. "Comic-Con: Ultimate Spider-Man Toon and Avengers Season 2". IGN. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
  22. ^ Disnology Staff. "Drake Bell Will Voice Peter Parker In "Ultimate Spider-Man" On Disney XD". Disnology.
  23. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1722512/
  24. ^ "Drake Bell Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  25. ^ "Drake Bell Album & Song Chart History – Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  26. ^ "mexicancharts.com – Mexican charts portal". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  27. ^ a b "Drake Bell : Allmusic : Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  28. ^ https://twitter.com/hansonmusic/status/319706008605831169
  29. ^ DRAKE BELL - IN CONCERT (ALBUM). mexicancharts.com. Accessed from 22 May 2013.
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