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Drake Bell Biography

Birth Name:Jared Drake Bell

Birth Place:Santa Ana, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Music department, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Received the Pioneering Spirit Award, the highest honor of The Thirst Project
  • Through public appeals and concert fundraisers, supports The Thirst Project, a non-profit organization addressing the clean-water crisis with education
  • Attended Orange County High School of the Arts
  • Began career acting in commercials before his big debut in TV's "Home Improvement" in 1994, leading to more roles
  • Quote: "I never doubt myself on my decisions․ When I choose to do something, I pretty much go full force․"
  • Quote: "I love this industry․ Everything is worth it․ Bad press or good press, or anything that comes along with it that might be negative, I take it with a grain of salt because I get to do what I love to do․"
  • Actor, alternative pop-rock artist and voice actor recognized from TV's "Drake & Josh," "Ultimate Spider-Man," "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" and "The Amanda Show․"

Awards

  • 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 2003Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2005The Spencer Breslin Award for Worst Performance by a Child-: nominated
  • 2006Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actor: winner
  • 2006Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2007Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: nominated
  • 2007Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actor: winner
  • 2008ASCAP Award-Top TV Series: winner
  • 2008Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: winner
  • 2008Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actor: winner
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout Male: winner
  • 2009Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: winner
  • 2010Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award-Favorite International TV Star: winner
  • 2017Festival Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner