Trivia

Has a kitten named Natasha, given to him by his Drake & Josh (2004) co-star Miranda Cosgrove.

Recovering at his home after being in a near-fatal car crash that left him with a fractured neck, a broken jaw, and lacerations to his face that needed 70 stitches. He may even have to have his jaw wired shut for six weeks. (February 2006)

Very close with his Drake & Josh (2004) co-star Miranda Cosgrove.

Filed for bankruptcy in California with $600,000 in debt. (2014)

Cousin of major league pitcher Heath Bell of the San Diego Padres.

Has known his Drake & Josh (2004) costar, Josh Peck, since 1999 when they were both cast in The Amanda Show (1999) together. Although it has often been reported they are close friends, Peck downplayed this in his 2022 memoir, saying they were never particularly close and barely spoke to each other after their show ended.

He was seriously injured in Santa Monica, California in an automobile accident on December 31, 2005.

His mother, Robin Dodson, is a professional billiards player.

Plays brother to Miranda Cosgrove in both Drake & Josh (2004) and Yours, Mine & Ours (2005).

Has three older brothers, Joey, Rob and Travis. Also has an older sister, Kellie.

Has his own record label, Backhouse Records.

His first television appearance was in a Whirlpool commercial when he was around 5 years old.

Was featured in commercials and on packaging of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers in 2005. Fans had the chance to win to go see Drake perform live.

His favorite TV show is Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000).

Had private guitar lessons from The Who's Roger Daltrey during filming of Chasing Destiny (2001).

Attended the immensely prestigious Orange County High School of the Arts.

Originally signed with Nine Yards Records, Bell signed with Universal Records in the summer of 2006.

Has his own band: Drake Bell, originally called Drake 24/7.

Played John Cusack's son in The Jack Bull (1999). In High Fidelity (2000), in which John Cusack starred as Rob Gordon, Drake played 14-year-old Rob in a flashback scene.

Cutting down on his acting career to move forward with his music. Drake wants to spend more time touring and playing concerts to boost his musical status. (June 2007)

Has appeared in commercials for Fruit Gushers Galactic Pieces and Pokemon Red & Blue Cable.

His car is a '61 Ford Galaxie (he crashed his '66 Mustang).

Favorite cartoon is Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000).

Was a judge at the 2006 Miss Teen USA pageant.

On a summer tour with Aly & AJ (Aly Michalka and AJ Michalka), Corbin Bleu, and Bianca Ryan. (2007)

His favorite role model is John Lennon.

Performing various random concerts around the US and working on his third album, due out in the spring. (2008)

Filming his new movies Superhero Movie (2008) and College (2008), due out in March and April. (2008)

Finished up filming of Drake & Josh (2004), which will continue to run the final episodes through July 2007. (2007)

Recording his new album, due out at the end of the year or early next year. (2009)