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The Drake & Josh Show, Superhero!, Jerry Maguire, Yours, Mine & Ours

We hit it off so well on Jack Bull that they called me for the part in High Fidelity. John's a talented actor and a nice guy.

Drake Bell

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You know him from Nickelodeon’s wildly popular The Drake and Josh Show, but did you know that Drake Bell is a huge fan of The Beatles? Or that his mom is a world champion billiards player? Read on to learn more about this versatile actor-musician whose movie credits include Jerry Maguire, High Fidelity, and Yours, Mine and Ours

Jane: The Drake and Josh Show debuted in January 2004, and it’s a huge hit. Do you plan to continue with the show as long as it goes?
Drake: Absolutely!

Jane: I read that you love the Beatles. Do you have a favorite Beatles tune?
Drake: “All You Need Is Love.”

Jane: How about a favorite Beatle?
Drake: John.

Jane: You say on your Web site, “Nothing today compares with that music.” Anything come close?
Drake: Rufus Wainwright, Ben Folds, and Elliott Smith.

Jane: Your mom, Robin Dodson, is a world champion billiards player. Do you play?
Drake: A little, but my Mom is the pro.

Jane: Are you into the whole poker-playing phenomenon?
Drake: No, but I’d like to be if I had the time. 

Jane: You played Jesse Remo in Jerry Maguire. What was it like telling Tom Cruise where to get off?
Drake: Tom was great to work with and nice to everyone on the set.  I had a blast!

Jane: You played John Cusack’s son in The Jack Bull, then Cusack as a young boy in High Fidelity. What’s the deal? Do you have a clause somewhere that says you get to be in Cusack’s movies?
Drake: We hit it off so well on Jack Bull that they called me for the part in High Fidelity. Jon’s a talented actor and a nice guy.

Jane: You and Josh Peck are so funny together. Are you like that off-camera, too?
Drake: Absolutely. We have a lot of fun.

Jane: Any funny behind-the-scenes stuff you can tell us about Drake and Josh?
Drake: Lots. Too much to mention here but it comes across in the shows.

Jane: Can you tell us anything about the ‘Untitled Drake and Josh Project’ coming out next year?
Drake: No. Nothing has been set in concrete as of yet.

Jane: Best thing about being on a hit TV show?
Drake: The chance to make kids laugh.

Jane: Worst thing about being on a hit TV show?
Drake: Nothing, except for the long hours on some days.

Jane: Favorite video game?
Drake: Mario Brothers.

Jane: Favorite TV show?
Drake: Trailer Park Boys.

Jane: Favorite book?
Drake: About A Boy.

Jane: Favorite movie?
Drake: The Graduate.

Jane: Name an actor you really admire.
Drake: Harold Lloyd.

Jane: What food would you NEVER eat?
Drake: Snails.

Jane: Favorite TV snack?
Drake: Dibs!

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  • What is your favorite food? You’re my idol! 

    Posted by david on Jan 08, 2008

  • Hey Drake....your concert that U had last year in March at the Arden Fair Mall.... It was awesome. I can’t believe I got 2 meet U in person. And 2 receive your autograph. That was even better. But I only wish I could of brought my electric guitar instead of my CD, 4 U 2 sign. But hopefully at your next concert. If U R going 2 have 1 sometime in sacramento california. I hope that U enjoy reading the poem that I gave U, called “My Guitar Player.”

    The song is and will and forever B about you..Thank U 4 the memories..

    Love ya..

    P.S ... I am also your biggest fan.

    Posted by Sarissa Jerome (J.D) on Feb 04, 2008

  • hi drake i am a biggest fan please put me on your fan list. I like your music. my favorite song is HolllywoodGirl

    Posted by Kyle Wetzel on Feb 05, 2008

  • Hey!~
    Drake wanted to let you know that you keep it real with everything you do. IT’S ALL SMILES!!!!
    Love you Bye

    Posted by Candi ford on Feb 21, 2008

  • Drake Bell totally rocks! His music is amazing.Looking forward for a 3td studio album… any news bout it?

    Posted by afacere imobiliara on Mar 20, 2008

  • Hi Drake,
    Iam your biggist fan.I love your show.
    love you.
    Never seen you, but want to!!

    Posted by Chloe aged 6 on Mar 27, 2008

  • DRAKE I HAVE BEEN EVERYWHERE TO SEE YOU I WAS SO CLOSE TO GET YOUR AUTOGRAPH BUT YOU HAD TO LEAVE! THATS OKAY I SIGN TOO AND I CAN DO HIGHWAY TO NOWHERE PERFECT SINGING AND PLAYING THE GUITAR! I WANT TO MEET YOU SO BAD AND I WANT YOU TO MET ME!!!!
    I LOVE YOU
    ALI

    Posted by ali cazzetta on Apr 05, 2008

  • hey drake u r sooo hott and plzz dont get married someday cuz it has to be me. i love u soo much. <333 brielle

    Posted by Brielle on Apr 14, 2008

  • Hi Drake,

    I am from India , I like your show very very much. I want to meet you when I come to US. All the best wishes…

    Ishaan Mhalgi Age 8 yrs ..(Pune) India

    Posted by Ishaan Mhalgi on Jul 24, 2008

  • I LOVE YOU DRAKE. you rock i just wanted to ask what is your favorit food, color, subject in school, do you have a girlfreind, what insterments do you play, are you good or bad in school, how old are you, what state do you live in, who is your favorit actressand finaly what grade are you in. please answer becouse I LOVE YOU and you are my idle and by that i mean you are my screansaver and my backround, i memorised all of your songs, i have posters of you all over my room and i wrote “i love drake bell” and “drake bell is so cute and hot” all over my binder.

    Posted by yuval luger on Aug 29, 2008

  • I am a huge fan of Drake Bell’s versatility and now he is mastered in both the fields whether in acting of music. I only want prosperity and success for him in his near future.

    Posted by Play Backgammon On Line on Nov 19, 2008

  • Hi drake bell how are u and josh peck i am just checking on miranda cosgrove from icarly i aslo want to be a actor on ur show called drake and josh

    Posted by Darnell on Aug 02, 2009

  • Hi drake I love you your awsome I wanted to know what color is your electric guitar

    Posted by sarah on Oct 20, 2009

  • I LUV U drake!!...U R SOOO CUTEEE......i m ur biggest fan.....I LOVE ALL UR MUSIC ...my fav song is telpgraph and down we fall.........I HOPE I MEET U SOMEDAY....

    Posted by jolie on Jan 14, 2010

  • hiiiiii,drake ilove you so much and i like your music, so my nationalty is egyptain, icome to all your concerts .are you have a girl friend?

    Posted by PRINCESS AYTIN on May 19, 2010

  • I like the way Drake Bell plays and looks. Drake is a real star.

    Posted by Blonda on Oct 07, 2010

  • Drake,
    I like your blog very much…

    Posted by hothandbagsarea on Oct 13, 2010

  • Starting from Nickelodeon to real life action movie! This is what I call talent and a superior talent development. Not many people have time to improve their talent. Just awesome! Keep on fire, Drake!

    Posted by Chicago Hummer Limo on Oct 22, 2010

  • hey drake you are my love&my;live
    you are the sweetest person i have ever seen
    i love every thing about you
    your hair, your eyes, your smile, every thing
    iam 13 years old
    from egypt
    please please come to egypt

    Posted by lolo on Jan 07, 2011

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