As an OG cast member of “The Amanda Show,” Drake Bell had it made with Nickelodeon from a young age. He stayed on for the length of the show, playing iconic characters like Totally Kyle, Tony Pajamas, and Carter Klutz. Speaking on “Speech Bubble with Butch Hartman,” Bell talked about working with Amanda Bynes after watching her on “All That.” He said, “Amanda to me was like Carol Burnett, she was Lucille Ball, she was a big star … I just looked up to her because I watched her growing up” (via YouTube). Bell then moved on to star alongside Josh Peck in “Drake & Josh.” After his song “Found a Way,” which featured in the opening credits, became popular, it was obvious his true passion was in music.
Although Bell continued to work on small roles in television and movies, his primary focus went toward his music. Unfortunately, his life became swamped with controversy beginning in 2009, which is one of the many reasons we don’t hear much from Bell anymore. Amid two DUIs, allegations of abuse from ex-partners, filing for bankruptcy, being charged with attempted child endangerment after inappropriate exchanges with an underage fan, changing his name to Drake Campana, and moving to Mexico, he’s had his hands full (per Complex). After being placed under four years of probation, it’s been reported that Bell has split from his wife, with whom he shares a son, and has sought treatment.
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