Drake Bell Through the Years: Photos of the former Nickelodeon star then and now
Drake Bell: Then and Now
Drake Bell, born June 27, 1986, is an actor and singer, best known as the child star of Nickelodeon series like ‘The Amanda Show’ and ‘Drake & Josh’. He began his career at age five with commercials and television appearances before getting involved with Nickelodeon. He did voice work on Nick’s “The Fairly OddParents” and Disney XD’s “Ultimate Spider-Man.”
Drake also has a music career, releasing three solo albums. He has a huge fan base in Latin America.
Drake has had to deal with some legal troubles in recent years. In December 2015, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. In 2021, he was arrested for “attempting to endanger children” and later charged with sexual assault by the victim. Drake was sentenced to two years probation and 200 hours of community service. As for his personal life, Drake revealed that he has been married since 2018 and has a son in July 2021.
Unfortunately, Drake was also reported missing from Florida to Daytona in a Facebook post by the department on Thursday, April 13. The statement announced that he was “missing and in danger”.
Drake Bell has certainly come a long way from his child actor days. See photos of the star over the years here.
Drake Bell in 2003

Drake Bell is very 2000s at the Los Angeles premiere of the film ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing’ on December 10, 2003. He wore a zip-up jacket and faded pants as he posed.
“Drake and Josh”

Drake Bell starred on the Nickelodeon show ‘Drake & Josh’ from 2004 to 2007 and made two movies from the show. Drake also sang the opening theme “I Found A Way”.
Drake and Josh at the 2004 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell and Josh Peck were friends at Nickleodeon’s 17th Annual Kids Choice Awards on April 4, 2004. Drake looked a little scared as Josh held him.
Drake Bell at the 2005 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell looked great in a leather biker jacket and baggy jeans during the 2005 Kids Choice Awards. His hair was big and tousled, in the Jonas Brothers-inspired style that was popular at the time.
Drake Bell at the premiere of ‘Yours, Mine and Ours’

Drake Bell wears a red velvet jacket at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Yours, Mine And Ours’ November 20, 2005. Jeans, white shoes and a graphic tee complete his look.
Drake Bell at the 2007 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell looks stylish in a white suit during the 20th annual Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards March 31, 2007. Underneath the suit, he wore a brown silk scarf.
Drake Bell at the premiere of ‘Superhero Movie’

Drake Bell combines glasses and prints for the premiere of “Superhero Movie” on March 27, 2008. A palm-print tie, black jacket, and burgundy polka-dot pants created a wild look.
Drake Bell at the 2011 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell wears a blue suit and pink tie at the 24th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on April 3, 2011. His hair was parted to the side and he was grinning at fans.
Drake Bell at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Drake Bell looked hipster-chic in a skintight striped tee and russet pants during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28. A brown hat completed his look.
Drake Bell in 2012

Drake Bell looks summery in a striped shirt and yellow pants at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 23rd annual A Time For Heroes event in New York June 3, 2012. He wears a blue jacket over it.
Drake Bell in 2013

Drake Bell takes the stage at Elizabeth Stanton’s 18th Birthday Masquerade Ball to benefit the Army Toys For Tots Foundation December 13, 2013. What a show!
Drake Bell at Elizabeth Stanton’s 18th Birthday Party

Sensation of plum! Drake Bell wore a deep purple jacket, skintight black pants, and wingtips to Elizabeth Stanton’s Toys for Tots 18th Birthday charity event at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles in 2013. He had a blast at the event .
Drake Bell at the 2014 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell looks ready for spring in a pink shirt, floral tie and light green pants during the 27th annual Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles March 29, 2014. The sneakers and sunglasses soften the look, while a dusty blue jacket creates the red carpet. .
Drake Bell at the premiere of ‘Palo Alto’

Drake Bell attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Palo Alto’ 2013. He wore a red jacket with a gray shirt and jeans.
Drake Bell at the Nautica Oceana Beach House Party

Drake Bell signs something at the 2nd Annual Nautica Oceana Beach House Party. He looked rockabilly chic with bouncy hair and a leather jacket.
Drake Bell on KIIS FM 102.7 Wango Tango Concert

Ready to rock? Drake Bell shows off his tattooed arms while wearing a Slayer shirt at KIIS FM 102.7’s Wango Tango concert on May 22, 2017.
Drake Bell in Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood 2017

Drake Bell looks ready at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood 2017 event in Los Angeles on Aug. 8. He was wearing a royal blue jacket over a white T-shirt, skinny jeans and suede boots.
Drake Bell attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

Drake Bell attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on August 27, 2017. He was clean-shaven and had his hair slicked back for the event.
Drake Bell at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

Drake Bell looks stylish in black at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 27, 2017. Adding a subtle Western twist, the tips of his lapels had little silver accents.
Drake Bell at the premiere of ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’

Drake Bell wore a red silk jacket to the premiere of ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’ on July 25, 2018. He styled the look with a large necklace and white tee.
Drake Bell at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Checkered Rads! Drake Bell rocked a black and tan plaid look during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2019. His Gucci shoes and patterned tie only added to the excitement.
Drake Bell and family in 2021

Drake Bell holds his adorable son as his wife Janet Bell hugs him during an appearance at the Catalina Film Festival in Avalon, California on September 24, 2021. He kept his family news private for three years before revealing it publicly .
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