Jared Drake Bell (Born June 27, 1986), better known as Drake Bell, is an American actor, guitarist, and singer/songwriter. After beginning his career as a child actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he appeared on The Amanda Show and became well known among young audiences for his role on the series Drake & Josh. In addition to his acting, Bell has a growing career as a musician and released his debut album, Telegraph, independently in 2005. His sophomore effort, It's Only Time, was released in 2006 after signing with Universal/Motown.