History of Drake Bell in Timeline

Jared Drake Bell is an American actor and musician who began his career as a child actor in the 1990s. He gained significant recognition for his starring roles on Nickelodeon, notably in "The Amanda Show," "Drake & Josh," and "The Fairly OddParents" film series. Bell also voiced Spider-Man in the Disney XD series "Ultimate Spider-Man." His work has earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Kids' Choice Awards and a Teen Choice Award.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

2000: Young Artist Award Win

In 2000, Drake Bell won a Young Artist Award for his role in The Jack Bull.

August 19, 2003: Arrest of Brian Peck

On August 19, 2003, Brian Peck, Drake Bell's dialogue coach, was arrested and later convicted of lewd conduct with a minor.

December 29, 2005: Car Accident

On December 29, 2005, Drake Bell, then 19, was involved in a car accident while stopped at a red light on California State Route 1. He suffered severe injuries, including a cervical fracture, broken jaw, loss of teeth, and facial lacerations, requiring surgery and extensive recovery.

2006: Young Artist Award Nomination

In 2006, Drake Bell was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role in Yours, Mine and Ours.

2007: House Purchase

In 2007, Drake Bell purchased a 2,640-square-foot house in Los Feliz for $2,050,000.

2007: Kids Choice Award in the United Kingdom

In 2007, Drake Bell won a Kids Choice Award in the United Kingdom for Best Male Singer, defeating Justin Timberlake.

2008: Teen Choice Award Win

In 2008, Drake Bell won a Teen Choice Award for his role as the Dragonfly in Superhero Movie.

2009: San Diego DUI Incident

In 2009, Drake Bell was involved in an incident in San Diego that led to a DUI charge in 2010.

2009: Support for Thirst Project

Since 2009, Drake Bell has supported the Thirst Project, a non-profit organization addressing the clean water crisis, raising awareness through education. His contributions include public appeals and concerts to raise funds, with Seth Maxwell recruiting him as the 'face' of the campaign.

2010: Prior DUI Charge

In 2010, Drake Bell was previously charged with driving under the influence in relation to an incident in San Diego in 2009.

2014: Capital Twitter Awards Nomination

In 2014, Drake Bell was nominated for an award in the Capital Twitter Awards for biggest Twitter feud with Justin Bieber.

2014: House Foreclosure

In early 2014, Drake Bell's house was taken in foreclosure after he filed for bankruptcy in California.

April 18, 2015: Performance at the Strawberry Bowl

On April 18, 2015, Drake Bell performed at the Strawberry Bowl in support of the charity Rockin A Cure for cystic fibrosis.

December 21, 2015: Arrest for DUI

On December 21, 2015, Drake Bell was arrested in Glendale, California for driving under the influence after being seen swerving and speeding. He was released on $20,000 bond and pleaded not guilty.

February 5, 2016: Concert Tour in Mexico

On February 5, 2016, Drake Bell started a concert tour in Mexico, which was part of the Ready Steady Go! Tour that began in 2015 and continued in 2016.

February 7, 2016: End of Concert Tour in Mexico

On February 7, 2016, Drake Bell's concert tour in Mexico came to an end. Tickets were sold out within minutes of going on sale online.

April 29, 2016: End of High School Nation Tour

On April 29, 2016, Drake Bell concluded his tour of high schools in the US as part of the High School Nation Tour.

September 2016: Sentencing for DUI

In September 2016, Drake Bell pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and was sentenced to four days in jail, four years' probation, and required to attend an alcohol education program. He served only one day due to good behavior.

June 30, 2017: Release of EP Honest

On June 30, 2017, Drake Bell released an EP titled "Honest".

December 2017: Alleged Incident at Concert

In December 2017, Drake Bell allegedly committed an offense during his concert by violating duty of care against a 15-year-old girl, which later led to legal charges in June 2021.

2018: Marriage

In 2018, Drake Bell married his girlfriend of five years.

2018: Release of Fuego Lento

In 2018, Drake Bell released a Spanglish song, "Fuego Lento".

2019: Release of EP Smoke It Up

In 2019, Drake Bell released an EP titled "Smoke It Up".

August 2020: Abuse Allegations

In August 2020, Drake Bell was accused by his former girlfriend of verbal and physical abuse during their three-year relationship in the late 2000s and inappropriate behavior with underage girls. Bell denied the allegations.

June 4, 2021: Arrest in Cleveland

On June 4, 2021, Drake Bell was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, on charges relating to attempted endangering of children and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. The charges stemmed from an alleged incident in December 2017 involving a 15-year-old girl who attended his concert.

June 23, 2021: Guilty Plea

On June 23, 2021, Drake Bell pleaded guilty to charges of attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.

July 12, 2021: Sentencing and Accuser's Statement

On July 12, 2021, Drake Bell was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service. His accuser made a public statement accusing him of sexual assault while she was underage.

July 2021: Marriage and Son Reveal

In July 2021, Drake Bell revealed that in 2018 he had married his girlfriend of five years and that they had a son.

September 2022: Separation from Wife

In September 2022, Drake Bell separated from his wife.

April 20, 2023: Divorce Filing

On April 20, 2023, Drake Bell's wife filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

November 5, 2023: Unveiling on ¿Quién es la máscara?

On November 5, 2023, Drake Bell was revealed to be Baby Alien after his elimination on the fifth season of the Mexican television series ¿Quién es la máscara?

2023: Book Announcement

In 2023, Drake Bell announced on his Twitter account that he is writing a book titled "I Found A Way".

I Found A Way

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March 2024: Primary Residence in Mexico City

As of March 2024, Drake Bell primarily resides in Mexico City.

March 22, 2024: Rehab Admission After Interview

On March 22, 2024, Drake Bell revealed on The Sarah Fraser Show podcast that he went to rehab after his interview for the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

March 24, 2024: Interview with Yordi Rosado

On March 24, 2024, Drake Bell revealed in an interview with Yordi Rosado that he wanted to move to Mexico, expressing that he feels more at home there.

2024: Competition in The Masked Singer

In 2024, Drake Bell competed in season twelve of The Masked Singer as "Ice King" with Hanson serving as his Mask Ambassador and was eliminated on "Miley Cyrus Night".