Brian Richard Peck, a former American actor, director, and producer, is a convicted sex offender. He was arrested in 2003 for sexually assaulting actor Drake Bell when Bell was a minor. Peck was sentenced to 16 months in prison in 2004 for his crimes.
July 29, 1960: Birth of Brian Peck
Brian Richard Peck was born on July 29, 1960. He would later become known for his work as an actor, dialogue coach, director, and producer, before his criminal activities overshadowed his career.
1990: Directing The Willies
In 1990, Brian Peck directed the comedy horror anthology film The Willies. This was a notable project in his career as an actor and director.
May 10, 1994: Execution of John Wayne Gacy
On May 10, 1994, the state of Illinois executed serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Brian Peck reportedly had correspondence with Gacy and displayed a clown painting autographed by Gacy at his residence.
August 19, 2003: Lewd Conduct Arrest
On August 19, 2003, Brian Peck was arrested for lewd conduct with a minor and was charged with 11 counts. He later pled no contest to two charges and was sentenced to 16 months in prison.
2003: Arrest of Brian Peck
In 2003, Brian Peck was arrested for sexually assaulting Drake Bell, who was between 14 and 15 years old during the incidents. The following year, Peck was sentenced to 16 months in prison.
2014: Documentary Feature
In 2014, Brian Peck's arrest and conviction were featured in the documentary An Open Secret. The identity of the victim was not revealed at that time.
2019: End of Entertainment Career
Brian Peck ceased working in the entertainment industry in 2019. His career was overshadowed by his criminal activities.
March 2024: Drake Bell Revealed as Victim
In March 2024, the Investigation Discovery documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV revealed Drake Bell as the victim of Brian Peck's sexual assault. Peck's arrest and conviction had previously been featured in the 2014 documentary An Open Secret.
2024: Brian Peck's Current Status
As of 2024, Brian Peck is openly gay and resides in Los Angeles, California. He has not worked in the entertainment industry since 2019.