Drake Bell is an American actor, singer, songwriter and musician.
He was born on June 27, 1986, in Santa Ana, California, USA as Jared Drake Bell.
Bell rose to fame with his role on Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, in which he played teenage stepsiblings who were complete opposites.
He has also appeared in other Nickelodeon series such as Zoey 101, Victorious, and iCarly.
Bell has released several albums and singles, including I Found a Way, which was the theme song for Drake & Josh.
In recent years, he has faced various legal troubles, including abuse allegations and criminal charges involving a minor.
In June 2021, he pleaded guilty to charges of attempted child endangerment and disseminating matters harmful to juveniles and was sentenced to two years probation and 200 hours of community service.
Age, height and weight
Bell is 37 years old as of February 2024.
His height is 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches) and his weight is approximately 68 kilograms (150 pounds).
Ethnicity and nationality
Bell is of white ethnicity, and holds American nationality.
Parents and siblings
Bell has three older brothers named Joey, Robert, and Travis, and an older sister named Kellie. His parents are Joe Bell and Robin Dodson.
Wife and children
Bell is married to Janet Von Schmeling, and they have a son named Jeremy Drake Bell.
The couple was married in secret in 2018 and announced their marriage in July 2021. They separated in 2022.
Bell has also faced legal troubles, including a guilty plea to charges of attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.
Reason for Drake Bell’s divorce from Janet Von Schmeling
Von Schmeling, filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
The divorce filing came after the couple’s separation, during which Von Schmeling moved to Florida with their son, Wyatt, following a series of personal and legal challenges faced by Bell.
These challenges included Bell’s guilty plea to charges of attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, as well as his struggles with substance abuse and mental health issues.
Von Schmeling sought primary legal and physical custody of their son, along with spousal support, while Bell was to be granted visitation rights.
Career
Bell began his career in show business as a child actor, appearing in a number of television commercials and small roles on television shows.
In 2004, he landed his breakthrough role as one of the titular characters in the Nickelodeon television series Drake & Josh, which followed the adventures of two stepbrothers and became a huge success, cementing Bell’s status as a rising young star.
His success on Drake & Josh led to numerous other acting opportunities, including roles in movies such as Yours, Mine & Ours and Superhero Movie.
He has also appeared in other Nickelodeon series such as Zoey 101, Victorious and iCarly.
In addition to his work in acting, Bell has had a successful music career.
He released his debut album Telegraph in 2005, which was followed by several more albums over the years.
His music is a mix of rock, pop, and alternative styles, and he has cited a wide range of influences, including The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.
Despite his success, Bell has faced challenges throughout his career, including legal troubles and personal issues.
Net worth
Bell’s net worth has fluctuated over the years due to various factors.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth is estimated to be $600,000 as of 2024.
Bell’s wealth primarily comes from his acting career, particularly his role in the Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh, which was a huge success and ran for four seasons.
He has also appeared in other television shows and movies, including The Amanda Show, Yours, Mine & Ours and Superhero Movie.
In addition to his acting career, Bell has released several albums and singles, including Telegraph, It’s Only Time, Ready, Steady, Go! and The Lost Album.
Despite his success, he has faced financial challenges throughout his career.
In 2014, he filed for bankruptcy protection in California, claiming to be nearly $600,000 in debt, much of which was owed to the IRS.
He also lost his $2 million home in Los Feliz following the bankruptcy.
Bell’s net worth is also affected by his legal troubles, including a guilty plea to charges of attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, which led to a sentence of two years probation and 200 hours of community service.
