The Character "Drake" on "Drake and Josh" is played by Drake Bell. Much like his t.v. persona, Drake Bell is a talented guitarist and singer. He also drives the young ladies wild both on screen and off. Those are about the only similarities between "Drake" and Drake Bell.
In real life, Drake Bell is far more laid back and probably couldn't tell a lie no matter how much he might be tempted! He is a HUGE Beatles fan, it's actually his favorite band. Drake not only plays guitar and sings, he also composes every single song that his character on the show sings and plays. And, yes, you guessed it, he wrote, plays, and sings the theme song for "Drake and Josh".
Drake grew up in Orange County, California. His father is Robin Dodson (a world champion billiards player). He loves being in the spotlight and is amused when people recognize him from his work. This is not his first acting job though. Drake has been on "The Drew Carey Show", "Home Improvement", "Seinfeld", and "The Amanda Show".
He was five years old when he got his first acting role in a commercial, but he is currently seventeen. That sure is a long lasting career in show biz. But if he continues to pour his heart into his work as he has been doing, I am sure it will last for many more years to come!
From: Dan
drake is one layed back cool dude