Who is Drake Bell and what is his net worth? Drake Bell is known for different professions. He is an actor, singer, songwriter, TV director, guitarist, voice actor, and singer-songwriter. Many people knew Drake during his early time when he was a child star on Nickelodeon in the 1990s and 2000s. You will find him on shows such as “Drake & Josh” and it’s through his career that Drake Bell makes income and has managed to accumulate his net worth. This post talks more about Drake Bell’s net worth and career.
Early and Personal Life of Drake Bell
Drake Bell was born in Santa Ana, California, on June 27, 1986. He is the son of Robin Dodson and his mother was a professional pool player. His parents separated when Drake was five years old and little is known about his father.
Drake has three brothers and a sister. Drake’s time in Orange County High School of the Arts helped nurture his acting skills and prepare him for a future career. Drake Bell has been in different relationships, especially with Nickelodeon starlets. For instance, he was linked with Amanda Bynes between 1999 to 2001. Drake also engaged Paydin LoPachin in an unknown date but separated in 2016.
At age 19, Bell alongside his friend, were involved in an accident after a car hit them, causing Drake to have severe injuries and he had to undergo surgery.
Bell was caught in December 2015 for driving under the influence and in 2016, he was sentenced to four days in jail and a year of probation. However, his good behavior gave him a quick exit and he was put into an alcohol education program.
Drake Bell’s Career
Drake Bell started acting as a 5 year old and his father was the key contribution to his motivation. His father noticed the young Drake was confident in public speaking. Drake first appeared on an episode of “Home Improvement” in 1994. In the same period, Drake was involved in a National TV commercial.
Drake then received his first TV-film nomination in 2000 in “The Jack Bull” film. Drake Bell’s career opened when he got a role on Nickelodeon in 2004. His first role was in the “Drake & Josh” show. He was also involved in “The Amanda Show” between 1999 to 2002.
Some of his career milestones include winning the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award for nine times. Drake has also been involved in other featured films such as “Dragon World” and “Jerry Maguire.”
Drake Bell’s Net Worth
Even for someone with a big career like Drake Bell, financial struggles can come your way. Drake purchased a home in Los Feliz for $2,050,000. In February 2014, he filed a bankruptcy protection in California.
In his filing, Drake Bell stated that he was in debt mainly to IRS. His debt was $600,000 and his house was put into foreclosure. Nonetheless, Drake Bell has managed to get back on his financial feet and is now worth $600,000 as of 2024.
