Drake Bell Through the Years: Photos of the Former Nickelodeon Star Then & Now

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Jennifer Phang, Vivian

November 22, 2024 8:30AM EST

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Drake Bell was a huge Nickelodeon star. See photos of the actor and singer over the years in our gallery.

Drake Bell, born June 27, 1986, is an actor and singer, best known for his roles as a child star on Nickelodeon series like The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh. He began his career at just five years old with commercials and TV appearances before becoming involved with Nickelodeon. Bell also voiced characters on shows like The Fairly OddParents and Ultimate Spider-Man on Disney XD.

In addition to acting, Drake has pursued a music career, releasing three albums as a solo artist and building a massive fanbase in Latin America. On November 20, it was revealed that he was a participant on Fox’s The Masked Singer. Bell, disguised as the “Ice King,” was unmasked after being eliminated in Episode 8, during which he performed a cover of Miley Cyrus’s “Midnight Sky” for Miley Cyrus Night. Among the panelists, only Jenny McCarthy correctly guessed that Bell was behind the mask.

Drake has undergone many changes since his early years as a child actor. See photos of the star throughout the years here.

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Drake Bell In 2003

Drake Bell In 2003 — Drake Bell is very 2000s at the premiere of the movie ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing’ in LA on Dec. 10, 2003. He wore a zip-up track jacket and faded pants while striking a pose.

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‘Drake & Josh’

‘Drake & Josh’ — Drake Bell starred on the Nickelodeon show ‘Drake & Josh’ from 2004 to 2007, and made two movies out of the show. Drake also sang the opening theme ‘I Found A Way’.

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Drake & Josh At The 2004 Kids Choice Awards

Drake & Josh At The 2004 Kids Choice Awards — Drake Bell and Josh Peck buddy up at Nickleodeon’s 17th Annual Kids Choice Awards on Apr. 4, 2004. Drake looked a bit scared as Josh carried him.

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Drake Bell At The 2005 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell At The 2005 Kids Choice Awards — Drake Bell looks cool in a leather motorcycle jacket and flared jeans during the 2005 Kids Choice Awards. His hair was a big shaggy, a la the Jonas Brothers-inspired style that was popular at the time.

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Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘Yours, Mine And Ours’

Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘Yours, Mine And Ours’ — Drake Bell dons a red velvet jacket to the premiere of ‘Yours, Mine And ours’ in LA on Nov. 20, 2005. Jeans, white shoes and a graphic tee completed his look.

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Drake Bell At The 2007 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell At The 2007 Kids Choice Awards — Drake Bell is dapper in a white suit during Nickelodeon’s 20th Annual Kids Choice Awards on Mar. 31, 2007. Under his suit he wore a brown silk scarf.

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Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘Superhero Movie’

Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘Superhero Movie’ — Drake Bell combines glasses and patterns to the premiere of ‘Superhero Movie’ on Mar 27, 2008. A palm tree patterned tie, black jacket, and burgundy polka dot pants made for a wild look.

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Drake Bell At The 2011 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell At The 2011 Kids Choice Awards — Drake Bell dons a blue suit and pink tie to the 24th annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards on Apr. 3, 2011. His hair was swooped to the side and he grinned at fans.

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Drake Bell At The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Drake Bell At The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards — Drake Bell went hipster-chic in a thin striped tee-shirt and rust pants during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28. A brown hat completed his look.

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Drake Bell In 2012

Drake Bell In 2012 — Drake Bell looked 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 on Jun. 3, 2012. He tosses a blue jacket on top.

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Drake Bell In 2013

Drake Bell In 2013 — Drake Bell rocks out on stage at Elizabeth Stanton’s 18th Birthday Party Masquerade Ball, benefiting Marine’s Toys For Tots Foundation, on Dec. 13, 2013. What a performance!

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Drake Bell At Elizabeth Stanton’s 18th Birthday

Drake Bell At Elizabeth Stanton’s 18th Birthday — Feeling plum! Drake Bell wore a deep purple jacket, tight black pants, and wingtips to Elizabeth Stanton’s 18th birthday benefiting Toys for Tots at Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles in 2013. He entertained at the event.

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Drake Bell At The 2014 Kids Choice Awards

Drake Bell At The 2014 Kids Choice Awards — Drake Bell looks ready for spring in a pink shirt, floral tie, and light green chinos during Nickelodeon’s 27th Annual Kids Choice Awards in LA on Mar. 29, 2014. Sneakers and sunglasses toned down the look while a dusty blue jacket made the ensemble red carpet-ready.

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Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘Palo Alto’

Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘Palo Alto’ — Drake Bell attends the LA premiere of 2013’s ‘Palo Alto’. He wore a red jacket with a crisp grey shirt and jeans.

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Drake Bell At The Nautica Oceana Beach House Party

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 pomped hair and a leather jacket.

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Drake Bell At The KIIS FM 102.7 Wango Tango Concert

Drake Bell At The KIIS FM 102.7 Wango Tango Concert — Ready to rock? Drake Bell shows off his tattooed arms while donning a Slayer shirt to KIIS FM 102.7’s Wango Tango Concert on May 22, 2017.

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Drake Bell At Variety’s 2017 Power of Young Hollywood

Drake Bell At Variety’s 2017 Power of Young Hollywood — Drake Bell is sharp at the Variety’s 2017 Power of Young Hollywood event in LA on Aug. 8. He wore a royal blue jacket over a white tee shirt, slim jeans, and suede boots.

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Drake Bell Attends The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

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

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Drake Bell At The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

Drake Bell At The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards — Drake Bell is stylish in all black at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 27, 2017. Adding subtle western touch, the tips of his lapels had little silver accents.

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Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’

Drake Bell At The Premiere Of ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’ — Drake Bell wears a red silk jacket to the premiere of ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’ on Jul. 25, 2018. He teamed the look with a big necklace and white tee shirt.

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Drake Bell At The 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Drake Bell At The 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards — Rad in plaid! Drake Bell went for an eye-popping black and tan plaid look during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards in LA on Mar. 14, 2019. His Gucci shoes and patterned tie only added to the pizazz

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Drake Bell & Family In 2021

Drake Bell & Family In 2021 — Drake Bell holds his adorable son while his wife Janet Bell hugs him during an appearance at the Catalina Film Festival in Avalon, California on Sep. 24, 2021. He kept news of his family private for three years before publicly revealing them.

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Drake Bell Attends “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” Event

Drake Bell Attends “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” Event — Bell attends the “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” For Your Consideration event at Saban Media Center on April 09, 2024 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Investigation Discovery)

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Making Of New Video Of Drake Bell

Making Of New Video Of Drake Bell — MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – AUGUST 21: Singer Drake Bell dances during the making of his new video clip `By the Ocean´ at Colonia Obrera, on August 21, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images)

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Drake Bell – Non-Stop Flight Tour Vol. 1 In Monterrey

Drake Bell – Non-Stop Flight Tour Vol. 1 In Monterrey — MONTERREY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 8: Drake Bell performs during a concert as part of the Non-Stop Flight Tour Vol. 1′ at Showcenter Complex on September 8, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)

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Drake Bell Press Conference

Drake Bell Press Conference — GUADALAJARA, MEXICO – OCTOBER 25: Drake Bell poses for photo during a press conference at Midtown on October 25, 2024 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)

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