Jared Drake Bell is an American actor and musician. Born in Newport Beach, California, he began his career as a child actor in the 1990s, appearing on Home Improvement (1994) and in several commercials. He rose to prominence with Nickelodeon, playing starring roles in the sketch comedy series The Amanda Show (1999–2002), the sitcom Drake & Josh (2004–2007), and the Nickelodeon television film series The Fairly OddParents (2011–2014). He also voiced Peter Parker / Spider-Man on the Disney XD series Ultimate Spider-Man (2012–2017) and various Disney XD media. He has won ten Kids' Choice Awards, a Teen Choice Award, and a Young Artist Award, among other accolades.
Bell was born on June 27, 1986, in Newport Beach, California, the youngest of four children from former professional billiards player, Robin Dodson, and Joe Bell. Through his father's family, Bell is the cousin of former San Diego Padres relief pitcher Heath Bell.
His parents divorced when he was five years old. While growing up in Orange County, Bell went to OCSA for school and skateboarded while regularly attending punk rock concerts, the music of which he cites as an influence. He received a GED.
Date of Birth | 27th June 1986 |
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Age | 38 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Country | United States of America |
Current City | Santa Ana |
Birth Place | Santa Ana |
Nationality | United States of America |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Language | English |
Reference | IMDB |
Education |
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Orange County School of the Arts |
Instruments | guitar, piano, voice |
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Occupation | actor, singer, singer-songwriter, record producer, pianist, film actor, television actor, guitarist, voice actor, director, television producer, composer |
Career Start | 1994 (30 years ago) |