History of Drake Bell in Timeline
Jared Drake Bell is an American actor and musician known for his work in television and film. He started as a child actor in the 1990s, gaining recognition through appearances on shows like "Home Improvement." Bell's career took off with Nickelodeon, where he starred in popular series like "The Amanda Show," "Drake & Josh," and "The Fairly OddParents." He also lent his voice to the animated series "Ultimate Spider-Man." His work has garnered numerous awards, including Kids' Choice Awards, a Teen Choice Award, and a Young Artist Award.
June 27, 1986: Birth of Jared Drake Bell
Jared Drake Bell was born on June 27, 1986 in Newport Beach, California.
1994: Early Career and "Home Improvement" Debut
Drake Bell began his acting career as a child actor in 1994, making his television debut in an episode of the popular sitcom "Home Improvement."
1996: Appearance in "Jerry Maguire"
Drake Bell appeared in the film "Jerry Maguire" in 1996.
1998: Role in "Seinfeld" Episode "The Frogger"
In 1998, Drake Bell had a small role in the "Seinfeld" episode "The Frogger."
1999: "The Amanda Show" and Rise to Prominence
Drake Bell rose to prominence in 1999 with his role on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series "The Amanda Show."
2000: Young Artist Award Nomination for "The Jack Bull"
Drake Bell was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his performance as Cage Redding in the television film "The Jack Bull" in 2000.
2000: Drake Bell Wins Young Artist Award
In 2000, Drake Bell won a Young Artist Award for his role in 'The Jack Bull.'
2001: Guitar Lessons from Roger Daltrey and "Chasing Destiny"
Drake Bell starred alongside Roger Daltrey in the 2001 film "Chasing Destiny" and received his first official guitar lessons from Daltrey during that time.
2002: Conclusion of "The Amanda Show"
Drake Bell's time on "The Amanda Show" came to an end in 2002 when the series concluded.
August 19, 2003: Sexual Assault by Brian Peck
On August 19, 2003, Brian Peck was arrested for sexually assaulting Drake Bell when he was 15 years old, during the period between filming of the last season of "The Amanda Show" and the first season of "Drake & Josh".
2003: Casting in "Drake & Josh"
Drake Bell was cast as Drake Parker in the Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh" alongside his "Amanda Show" co-star Josh Peck in 2003.
2004: "Drake & Josh" Premieres on Nickelodeon
Drake Bell's starring role in the Nickelodeon sitcom "Drake & Josh" began in 2004, marking a significant milestone in his career.
February 22, 2005: Release of "Drake & Josh" Soundtrack
The soundtrack for the Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh" was released on February 22, 2005, featuring Drake Bell's song "Found a Way" as the theme song.
August 23, 2005: Independent Release of "Telegraph"
Drake Bell's debut album, "Telegraph", was released independently on August 23, 2005.
December 29, 2005: Drake Bell Involved in Serious Car Accident
On December 29, 2005, Drake Bell, then 19, was involved in a serious car accident while driving from Malibu to Los Angeles. Bell suffered severe injuries, including a fractured neck and vertebra, a broken jaw, the loss of seven teeth, and deep facial lacerations. His recovery required more than 70 facial stitches, two months with his jaw wired shut, and surgery on his chin and mouth.
2005: Debut Album "Telegraph" Released Independently
Drake Bell independently released his debut studio album, "Telegraph," on August 23, 2005.
October 2006: Release of "I Know" Music Video
The music video for Drake Bell's single "I Know" was released in October 2006.
October 17, 2006: Release of Lead Single "I Know"
Drake Bell released the lead single "I Know" from his album "It's Only Time" on October 17, 2006.
December 5, 2006: Release of Second Album "It's Only Time"
Drake Bell's second album, "It's Only Time," was released on December 5, 2006 under Universal Motown.
2006: Signing with Universal Motown and Release of "It's Only Time"
Drake Bell signed with Universal Motown Records and released his second studio album, "It's Only Time," in 2006. The album was a commercial success.
2006: Drake Bell Nominated for Young Artist Award
In 2006, Drake Bell was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role in 'Yours, Mine and Ours.'
August 7, 2007: Re-Release of "Telegraph"
Drake Bell's debut album "Telegraph" was re-released on August 7, 2007 after the initial independent release ran out of print.
October 16, 2007: Release of "Makes Me Happy" Radio Disney Edit
The Radio Disney single edit version of Drake Bell's song "Makes Me Happy" was released on iTunes on October 16, 2007.
2007: Drake Bell Purchases House in Los Feliz
In 2007, Drake Bell purchased a 2,640-square-foot house in Los Feliz for $2,050,000.
2007: End of "Drake & Josh"
The popular Nickelodeon sitcom "Drake & Josh", starring Drake Bell, concluded in 2007.
2007: Drake Bell Wins UK Kids Choice Award
In 2007, Drake Bell won a Kids Choice Award in the United Kingdom for Best Male Singer, beating Justin Timberlake. He was also nominated for Best TV Actor but lost to Nat Wolff.
April 8, 2008: Release of "Superhero! Song"
Drake Bell's "Superhero! Song," featuring Sara Paxton, was released on April 8, 2008, serving as the theme song for the film "Superhero Movie."
July 2008: Start of Production for "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh"
Production for the television film "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh," featuring Drake Bell and Josh Peck, began in July 2008.
August 2008: Co-Starring Role in "College"
Drake Bell co-starred in the comedy film "College," filmed on location in New Orleans, in August 2008.
December 5, 2008: Premiere of "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh"
The Nickelodeon television film "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh" starring Drake Bell and Josh Peck premiered on December 5, 2008.
December 16, 2008: Release of "Drake Bell in Concert" DVD
The DVD "Drake Bell in Concert" was released on December 16, 2008, featuring footage from Drake Bell's tour in Mexico.
2008: Drake Bell Wins Teen Choice Award
In 2008, Drake Bell won a Teen Choice Award for his role as the Dragonfly in 'Superhero Movie.'
2009: Support for the Thirst Project
Since 2009, Drake Bell has supported the Thirst Project, a non-profit organization that addresses the issue of the clean water crisis.
2009: Drake Bell Involved in DUI Incident
In 2009, Drake Bell was involved in a DUI incident in San Diego, which later led to charges in 2010.
2009: Release of "Unbelievable" and "Modern Times" on Myspace
Drake Bell's songs "Unbelievable" and "Modern Times" were released exclusively on Myspace in 2009, featured in a commercial for Twalkin.
September 28, 2010: Release of "Leave It All to Me" Music Video
The music video for the "iCarly" theme song "Leave It All to Me," featuring Drake Bell and Miranda Cosgrove, was released on Cosgrove's Vevo YouTube channel on September 28, 2010.
2010: "I Know" Featured on Compilation Album
Drake Bell's song "I Know" was included on the compilation album "Pure Love Songs Vol. 2" released in 2010.
2010: Cameo Appearances and Guest Roles
In 2010, Drake Bell made a cameo appearance as Drake Parker in an episode of "iCarly" and had a guest role in "I Owe My Life To Corbin Bleu".
2010: Drake Bell Charged with DUI
In 2010, Drake Bell was charged with driving under the influence in relation to an incident that occurred in San Diego in 2009.
May 18, 2011: "You're Not Thinking" Music Video Release
On May 18, 2011, Drake Bell released the music video for his song "You're Not Thinking" on YouTube.
June 14, 2011: "Terrific" Single Release
Drake Bell released the lead single, "Terrific", from his EP "A Reminder" on June 14, 2011.
June 28, 2011: A Reminder EP Release
Drake Bell released his EP titled "A Reminder" on June 28, 2011.
2011: Voice Acting in "The Fairly OddParents"
Drake Bell began voicing the character of Timmy Turner in Nickelodeon's animated series "The Fairly OddParents" in 2011.
February 2012: Shane Dawson Video and Ultimate Spider-Man Role
In February 2012, Drake Bell appeared in a Shane Dawson YouTube video, and he was also cast as Spider-Man in the animated TV series "Ultimate Spider-Man".
December 9, 2012: "Terrific" Music Video Release
The music video for Drake Bell's song "Terrific" was released on December 9, 2012.
2012: Signing with Surfdog Records
Drake Bell signed with Surfdog Records in 2012.
2012: Bad Kids Go to Hell Release
The film "Bad Kids Go to Hell", in which Drake Bell would later star in the sequel, was released in 2012.
2012: "It's Only Time" Sales Milestone
By 2012, Drake Bell's album "It's Only Time" had sold over 178,000 copies in the United States.
2012: Voice of Spider-Man in "Ultimate Spider-Man"
Drake Bell took on the voice role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Disney XD animated series "Ultimate Spider-Man" starting in 2012.
November 1, 2013: "Nevermind" Release
Drake Bell released the studio version of his unreleased song "Nevermind" on YouTube on November 1, 2013.
December 17, 2013: "Christmas Promise" Release
On December 17, 2013, Drake Bell released a holiday single called "Christmas Promise".
2013: Third Studio Album Planned
Drake Bell had his third studio album planned for release in early 2013.
January 28, 2014: "Bitchcraft" Release
On January 28, 2014, Drake Bell released "Bitchcraft", the lead single from his album "Ready Steady Go!".
April 17, 2014: "I Won't Stand In Your Way" Release
Drake Bell released "I Won't Stand In Your Way", a cover of the Stray Cats' original song, as a promotional single for his album "Ready Steady Go!" on April 17, 2014.
April 22, 2014: Ready Steady Go! Release
Drake Bell released his third studio album, "Ready Steady Go!", his first rockabilly album, on April 22, 2014 under Surfdog Records.
August 2, 2014: A Fairly Odd Summer Release
Drake Bell reprised his role as Timmy Turner in "A Fairly Odd Summer", the third installment of "The Fairly OddParents" live-action film series, which premiered on August 2, 2014.
October 8, 2014: "Bull" Release
Drake Bell released a cover of Cask Mouse's song "Bull" as the second single from his album "Ready Steady Go!" on October 8, 2014.
October 22, 2014: High School Nation Tour Ends
Drake Bell's High School Nation Tour, in support of "Ready Steady Go!", ended on October 22, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
November 11, 2014: Frozen in Time Release
Drake Bell starred in the animated film "Frozen in Time", which was released on November 11, 2014.
2014: Drake Bell's House Foreclosed After Bankruptcy
In 2014, Drake Bell's house in Los Feliz was taken in foreclosure after he filed for bankruptcy in California.
2014: Drake Bell Nominated for Capital Twitter Award
In 2014, Drake Bell was nominated for a Capital Twitter Award for the biggest Twitter feud with Justin Bieber.
2014: Release of "Ready Steady Go!" Under Surfdog Records
Drake Bell's third studio album, "Ready Steady Go!," was released in 2014 through the independent record label Surfdog Records.
2014: Departure from "The Fairly OddParents"
Drake Bell concluded his voice acting role in Nickelodeon's "The Fairly OddParents" in 2014.
February 10, 2015: A Mouse Tale Release
Drake Bell starred alongside Miranda Cosgrove in the animated film "A Mouse Tale", which was released directly to DVD on February 10, 2015.
April 18, 2015: Performance at the Strawberry Bowl
Drake Bell performed at the Strawberry Bowl on April 18, 2015 in support of the charity Rockin A Cure for cystic fibrosis.
June 26, 2015: L.A. Slasher Release
Drake Bell starred as "The Popstar" in the slasher film "L.A. Slasher", which had a limited theatrical release on June 26, 2015.
June 30, 2015: The Frog Kingdom Release
Drake Bell starred in the United States dub of "The Frog Kingdom" with Bella Thorne and Cameron Dallas, which was released on demand and on DVD on June 30, 2015.
December 21, 2015: Drake Bell Arrested for DUI
On December 21, 2015, Drake Bell was arrested in Glendale, California, for driving under the influence after police officers witnessed him swerving and driving over the speed limit. He was released on a $20,000 bond and pleaded not guilty.
2015: Ready Steady Go! Tour Continues
Drake Bell's Ready Steady Go! Tour continued into 2015.
February 5, 2016: Concert Tour in Mexico Begins
Drake Bell's concert tour in Mexico began on February 5, 2016.
February 7, 2016: Concert Tour in Mexico Ends
Drake Bell's concert tour in Mexico ended on February 7, 2016.
April 29, 2016: High School Nation Tour Concludes
Drake Bell's High School Nation Tour in the U.S. concluded on April 29, 2016.
September 2016: Drake Bell Pleads Guilty to DUI
In September 2016, Drake Bell pleaded guilty to DUI charges and was sentenced to four days in jail and four years' probation. He served only one day for good behavior and was required to attend an alcohol education program.
2016: Grandfathered Guest Appearance
Drake Bell guest-starred as Kirk, a wealthy tech investor, in an episode of Josh Peck's Fox television series "Grandfathered", which aired in the Spring of 2016.
June 30, 2017: Honest EP Release
Drake Bell released an EP titled "Honest" on June 30, 2017.
December 2017: Drake Bell's Concert Incident
In December 2017, during a concert, Drake Bell violated his duty of care, creating a risk of harm to a 15-year-old victim. This incident later led to his arrest in June 2021.
2017: End of "Ultimate Spider-Man" Voice Role
Drake Bell's voice acting role as Spider-Man in "Ultimate Spider-Man" concluded in 2017.
2018: "Fuego Lento" Release
Drake Bell released the Spanglish song "Fuego Lento" in 2018.
2018: Drake Bell Marries Janet Von Schmeling
In 2018, Drake Bell married Janet Von Schmeling after dating for five years.
2019: Smoke It Up EP Release
Drake Bell released another EP, "Smoke It Up", in 2019.
August 2020: Melissa Lingafelt Accuses Drake Bell of Abuse
In August 2020, Drake Bell's former girlfriend, Melissa Lingafelt, accused him of verbal and physical abuse during their relationship in the late 2000s. She also accused him of inappropriate behavior regarding underage girls. Bell denied the allegations.
2020: Release of "The Lost Album"
Drake Bell released "The Lost Album" in 2020, a previously shelved album.
2020: Shelved Album Released as "The Lost Album"
Drake Bell's third album, which had been shelved, was eventually released as "The Lost Album" in 2020.
June 4, 2021: Drake Bell Arrested for Child Endangerment
On June 4, 2021, Drake Bell was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, on charges of attempted endangering children and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. The charges stemmed from inappropriate social media messages and a risk of harm created during a 2017 concert. Bell pleaded not guilty and was freed on a $2,500 bond.
July 12, 2021: Drake Bell Sentenced for Child Endangerment
On July 12, 2021, Drake Bell was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to charges of child endangerment. His accuser publicly accused him of additional sexual assault during the sentencing. Bell was permitted to complete his community service in California and was ordered to have no contact with his victim.
July 2021: Drake Bell Reveals Marriage and Fatherhood
In July 2021, Drake Bell revealed that he had been married to Janet Von Schmeling since 2018 and that they had a son together. The couple had been dating for five years before marrying.
September 2022: Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling Separate
In September 2022, Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling separated after being married since 2018.
April 20, 2023: Janet Von Schmeling Files for Divorce from Drake Bell
On April 20, 2023, Janet Von Schmeling filed for divorce from Drake Bell, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple had been married since 2018 and separated in September 2022.
November 5, 2023: Unmasking on ¿Quién es la máscara?
Drake Bell was revealed as Baby Alien after his elimination from the fifth season of the Mexican television series ¿Quién es la máscara? on November 5, 2023.
2023: Drake Bell Announces Book
In 2023, Drake Bell announced on his Twitter account that he is writing a book titled 'I Found A Way.'
March 2024: Drake Bell Resides in Mexico City
As of March 2024, Drake Bell primarily resides in Mexico City.
March 22, 2024: Rehab Following Documentary Interview
Drake Bell revealed on The Sarah Fraser Show podcast on March 22, 2024, that he went to rehab after his interview for the documentary "Quiet on Set".
March 24, 2024: Interview with Yordi Rosado and Desire to Move to Mexico
Drake Bell expressed his desire to move to Mexico during an interview with Yordi Rosado on March 24, 2024.
2024: Release of "Non-Stop Flight"
Drake Bell released his independent album "Non-Stop Flight" in 2024.