Drake Bell is a famous American comedian actor, singer, director, musician. Performs pop rock music. In show business since 1994. Often works with actor Josh Peck.
The comedy duo Drake and Josh are well known to the audience on the Nickelodeon TV channel. Many people remember the series "Drake and Josh", aired on television from 2004 to 2007.
early years
The full name of the actor is Jared Drake Bell. He was born on June 27, 1986 in Orange County, California. Comedian's mother Robin Dotson is a professional pool player. Drake has stepfather Roy and two brothers Travis and Robert.
Already at the age of eight, Drake began acting in films. In 1995, the guy starred in the movie "Neon Bible" directed by Terence Davis in the role of ten-year-old David and in "The Disappearance" of director Junichi Mimur in the role of Kenny Smith.
In 2000, Bell was nominated for the Young Artist Award for his supporting role in Jack Bull directed by John Badham. The main role in the film was played by actor John Cusack, while Drake got the role of Cage Reading.
Sports drama "Jerry Maguire"
In 1996, Bella was taken into an ambitious project directed by Cameron Crowe "Jerry Maguire." The main roles in the film were played by Tom Cruise, Kyuba Gooding Jr. and Renee Zellweger. Actor Drake Bell in the film got the role of Jesse Remo.
The plot is based on the story of a sports agent Jerry, who is trying to start his own business. Former colleagues put Maguire sticks in the wheels, but the man can not give up, because there is no way back for him.
The film earned a lot of money at the box office - with a film budget of $ 50 million in world box office, the film earned more than $ 273 million.
"Jerry Maguire" received the most flattering reviews from film critics. The picture was nominated for an Oscar in five nominations, of which she won in one, and for Golden Globe in three nominations, she received one prize. The film also earned an Actor Guild Award and an MTV Award.
Channel "Nickelodeon"
On the channel "Nickelodeon" Drake hit in the early 2000s. It was here that the guy came the long-awaited success and fame.
At first, Bell participated in the comedy sketch show "The Amanda Show." Together with Drake, Josh Peck, Amanda Bines, Nancy Sullivan and other actors also participated in the show. The author of the idea and the creator of the project is Dan Schneider. The series survived four seasons and brought Bella the first fans. The Amanda Show project closed in 2002.
In 2004, the leadership of the channel launched a new project. The television series "Drake and Josh" of the same Dan Schneider has become one of the most successful projects of the "Nickelodeon" TV channel for all its existence.
For filming in the project invited actors already working on the channel. The main roles were played by Josh Peck and Drake Bell. The films "Drake and Josh in Hollywood" and "Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh" were released in 2006 and in 2008 in the wake of the success of the series.
The plot is based on the story of how two teenagers Drake and Josh suddenly became stepbrothers after Josh's father married Drake's mother. In the story, Drake has an evil sister Megan, against whom the boys are united in a coalition.
The series survived four seasons. In total, 60 episodes of the show were filmed. The main song and many musical themes of the series Drake performed himself.
Based on the show, two games were created, seven books were published.
Bell is the recipient of several awards from the Nickelodeon Channel.
Other projects
Work in the project "Drake and Josh" made Bella a recognizable actor in the comedy genre. Drake Bell, whose photo constantly began to flicker in youth magazines, received many offers from directors about a new job. Drake starred in several feature films.
In 2007, the comedy directed by Deb Hagan "College" was released, in which Bell starred Kevin Brever.
In 2008, the actor took part in the filming of "Superhero Cinema" directed by Craig Mazin.
Both of these films, although widely advertised in the press and on television, failed at the box office and received crushing reviews from critics.
In recent years, Drake has increasingly been working as a voice actor. His voice can be heard in the animated films "Phineas and Ferb", "The Great Spider-Man", "Reef 3D" and others.
Music
Bella's musical career began with the television series The Amanda Show and Drake and Josh. Soundtracks for these series performed by Drake were included in the CD dedicated to "Drake and Josh."
The musician's debut album was released in September 2005. Now Bell has five own albums and several singles.