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- "Drake and Josh" aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2007.
- Drake Bell and Josh Peck started on "The Amanda Show," and they're still working in the industry.
- Miranda Cosgrove and Jerry Trainor went on to star on the Nickelodeon show "iCarly."
Drake Bell began working on television years before "Drake and Josh."
Drake Bell entered the Hollywood scene in 1994 at 7 years old when he appeared on an episode of ABC's "Home Improvement."
He continued to appear on other shows, such as ABC's "The Drew Carey Show" and NBC's "Seinfeld."Bell was also in movies like "Jerry Maguire" (1996) and "High Fidelity" (2000).
The actor started gaining more attention on Nickelodeon's "The Amanda Show" from 1999 to 2002. Two years later, the network gave him a starring role on "Drake and Josh" as Drake Parker.
While filming "Drake and Josh," Bell starred alongside costar Miranda Cosgrove in "Yours, Mine, and Ours" (2005).
Like his character on "Drake and Josh," Bell is also a musician. He released his first two albums, "Telegraph" and "It's Only Time," while filming the show.
After the show ended, Bell worked in the TV, film, and music industry for years.
Following the end of "Drake and Josh" in 2007, Bell appeared in movies such as "Superhero Movie" (2008), "College" (2008), and "Rags" (2012).
Bell also reprised his role as Drake Parker in the TV movie "Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh" (2008). His most recent film credit was voicing Oscar the Rabbit in "The Big Trip" (2019).
He returned to Nickelodeon to appear as Timmy Turner in a number of spin-off movies based on an animated series, including "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!"(2011) and "A Fairly Odd Christmas" (2012).
The actor also continued his TV career, voicing Peter Parker/Spider-Man on Disney XD's "Ultimate Spider-Man" from 2012 to 2017.
Bell continued his music career, releasing his third album "Ready Set Go!" in 2014. In 2020, he released "The Lost Album," which included songs from a missing hard drive that were originally supposed to be a follow-up to his 2006 album "It's Only Time."
In 2020, he also released his first album in Spanish, "Sesiones En Casa."
In June 2021, Bell pleaded guilty to felony attempted child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, according to the Associated Press.
The next month, he was sentenced to two years of probation on child-endangerment charges.
Josh Peck started his acting career with movies such as "Snow Day" and "The Newcomers."
Josh Peck also began acting at a young age, with his first role in the 2000 movie "Snow Day" at age 13. He went on to star in Disney's "Max Keeble's Big Move" a year later.
In 2001, he got his start on TV by working on NBC's "ER," Fox's "Family Guy," and Cartoon Network's "Samurai Jack."
Peck was a regular performer alongside Bell on Nickelodeon's "The Amanda Show" from 2000 to 2002 before he snagged the lead role of Josh Nichols on "Drake and Josh."
Peck has continued his career on TV and in films, and has made a name for himself online.
Some of Peck's film work after "Drake and Josh" includes "The Wackness" (2008), "Drillbit Taylor" (2008), and the TV movie "Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh" (2008). He was also the voice of Eddie in the "Ice Age" film series.
Peck's most recent film credits were "Locating Silver Lake" (2018) and "Doors" (2021).
On TV, Peck had a recurring role on Fox's "The Mindy Project" and voiced a character on Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." He also starred alongside John Stamos on Fox's "Grandfathered" from 2015 to 2016.
He recently starred as Scott Turner on the Disney+ TV adaptation of "Turner and Hooch," Drew on Hulu's "How I Met Your Father," and Rabbi in "13: The Musical."
Outside of film and TV, Peck has made a name for himself online. He was popular on Vine before the platform officially shut down in 2017, and he's a successful YouTuber.
Miranda Cosgrove was one of the biggest stars to come out of "Drake and Josh."
Miranda Cosgrove started her career on an episode of The CW's "Smallville" in 2001 at just 8 years old.
Two years later, she played Summer Hathaway in the Jack Black-led comedy "School of Rock" (2003).
Soon after, she landed the role of Megan Parker, Drake and Josh's annoying younger sister, on "Drake and Josh."
While filming the show, Cosgrove starred alongside Bell in "Yours, Mine, and Ours" (2005).
Cosgrove earned her own Nickelodeon show after "Drake and Josh" wrapped.
After "Drake and Josh" wrapped in 2007, Cosgrove starred on her own Nickelodeon show, "iCarly." The show ran for six seasons from 2007 to 2012.
She also launched her music career on "iCarly," releasing a soundtrack album that included the show's theme song "Leave It All to Me." In 2010, she released her first studio album "Sparks Fly."
While filming "iCarly," Cosgrove voiced the role of Margo in "Despicable Me" (2010), which she continued in "Despicable Me 2" (2013) and Despicable Me 3" (2017).
After "iCarly" ended, Cosgrove took a break from acting to get her college degree from the University of Southern California.
After graduating, she appeared in "The Intruders" (2015), on NBC's "Crowded," and in "North Hollywood" (2021).
Cosgrove recently starred on the "iCarly" revival series on Paramount+.
Jonathan Goldstein had been acting for a decade before playing Walter Nichols on "Drake and Josh."
Prior to "Drake and Josh," Jonathan Goldstein acted in "The Jitters" (1989), "Stranger" (1993), and "The Auteur Theory" (1999).
He also appeared on TV shows such as The WB's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Nickelodeon's "Blue's Clues," and CBS' "The Handler."
Goldstein snagged the role of Walter Nichols, Josh's dad, in 2004.
Following "Drake and Josh," Goldstein continued his career on TV and in films.
After "Drake and Josh," Goldstein appeared in minor roles on a number of TV shows, including Fox's "The Riches," USA Network's "The Starter Wife," NBC's "Parks and Recreation," and ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."
More recently, Goldstein had a recurring role on CBS' "Suspense."
He's also had roles in films like "Teacher of the Year" (2014), "Game Night" (2018), "Golden State" (2018), "Flashout" (2019), and "God Save the Queens" (2022).
Nancy Sullivan's work prior to "Drake and Josh" was largely on television.
Nancy Sullivan appeared on shows like ABC's "Doogie Howser, M.D.," Fox's "Melrose Place," and Fox's "Beverly Hills, 90210."
Alongside Bell and Peck, Sullivan was on "The Amanda Show" before landing the role of Audrey Parker-Nichols, Drake's mom, on "Drake and Josh."
Sullivan has added a few more TV and film credits to her filmography since the show ended.
Toward the end of "Drake and Josh," Sullivan started voicing Lucille Johnson on Cartoon Network's "Squirrel Boy."
After both shows ended in 2007, she returned for "Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh" (2008), and went on to appear in "All Kids Count" (2011), "Abner, the Invisible Dog" (2013), and "Monster Island (2017).
Yvette Nicole Brown's career took off during "Drake and Josh."
Yvette Nicole Brown was on The CW's "Girlfriends," HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and ABC's "The Big House" before playing Helen on "Drake and Josh."
While she was filming the show, Brown also appeared on shows like The WB's "7th Heaven," CBS' "Two and a Half Men," Fox's "That '70s Show," Disney Channel's "That's So Raven," Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle," Fox's "House," and NBC's "The Office."
She also acted in the hit 2006 film, "Dreamgirls."
Brown still has a successful career on TV and in films.
After "Drake and Josh," Brown had roles on shows like NBC's "Community," CBS' "The Odd Couple," and ABC's "The Mayor."
She also voiced Luna on Disney's "Elena of Avalor," and more recently, she worked on Disney Plus' "Big Shot" and Disney Junior's "Chicken Squad."
Brown was also in films like "Hotel for Dogs" (2009), "500 Days of Summer" (2009), "The Ugly Truth" (2009), "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" (2013), "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), "Lady and the Tramp" (2019), and "Muppets Haunted Mansion" (2021).
The actress is set to appear in the upcoming "Enchanted" sequel, "Disenchanted."
Jerry Trainor had several acting roles before playing Crazy Steve on "Drake and Josh."
Jerry Trainor began his professional acting career in 2000 when he played Eric on MTV's "Undressed." He followed that role with appearances in "Donnie Darko" (2001) and "Evolution (2001).
He also appeared on NBC's "ER," ABC's "My Wife and Kids," and The WB's "Angel."
Trainor was acting on NBC's "Crossing Jordan" when he started playing Crazy Steve on "Drake and Josh."
Trainor stayed with Nickelodeon for several years after "Drake and Josh."
After "Drake and Josh," Trainor starred on "iCarly" alongside Cosgrove.
He also voiced a character on the network's animated series "T.U.F.F. Puppy" and starred on Nickelodeon's "Wendell and Vinnie" in 2013.
His other TV credits include CMT's "Still the King" and Netflix's "No Good Nick."
Trainor has also worked on films like "Holiday Road" (2012), "Living the Dream" (2014), and "Alex and Me" (2018).
The actor also returned for the "iCarly" revival.
Allison Scagliotti played Mindy Crenshaw on "Drake and Josh."
Allison Scagliotti got her start in the TV movie "America's Most Terrible Things" (2002).
She also appeared on shows like Fox's "Grounded for Life" before landing the role of Mindy Crenshaw on "Drake and Josh."
While Scagliotti was on "Drake and Josh," she also had notable roles on Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101" and The CW's "One Tree Hill."
Scagliotti continued working on TV and in films after "Drake and Josh."
After "Drake and Josh," Scagliotti acted on shows like NBC's "Gemini Division," The CW's "The Vampire Diaries," and Freeform's "Stitchers."
She also starred on SyFy's "Warehouse 13" and appeared on the show's spin-off series "Warehouse 13: Of Monsters and Men" and "Warehouse 13: Grand Designs."
Scagliotti has appeared in films like "Jerry" (2009), "Loser Takes All" (2011), and "Chastity Bites" (2013).
More recently, she appeared on an episode of ABC's "The Rookie: Feds."
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FAQs
Who is Drake Bell's wife? ›
Bell has denied the allegations. In July 2021, Bell revealed that he had been married to Janet Von Schmeling since 2018 after dating for five years and they had a son, Jeremy Drake Bell.
What happened to the cast of Drake and Josh? ›"Drake and Josh" aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2007. Drake Bell and Josh Peck started on "The Amanda Show," and they're still working in the industry. Miranda Cosgrove and Jerry Trainor went on to star on the Nickelodeon show "iCarly."
Who is Drake Campana married to? › Are Drake and Josh no longer friends? ›Josh Peck reveals why he's not friends with Drake Bell anymore: 'We weren't that close' "I want to like the guy that my name is attached to forever, but unfortunately, it just sort of worked out the way that it did," he said.
What did Drake say about Josh's wife? ›Back in 2017, just after Josh married his own wife, Paige O'Brien, Drake tweeted, "When you're not invited to the wedding the message is clear..." and "Loyalty is key. ALWAYS remember where you came from." He then deleted the tweets. On the BFFs podcast, Josh addressed the Twitter posts for the first time.
Did Drake Bell's wife leave him? ›Drake Bell and his wife Janet Von Schmeling have separated. A source tells PEOPLE the actress, 28, left the former Nickelodeon star, "a few months ago." The two married in 2018 after dating for five years and share one child together, a son.
Why did Drake and Josh end the way it did? ›“Drake & Josh ended because we all felt it was time to say goodbye,” the show's creator explained via Blogspot. “Both Drake Bell and Josh Peck had been with Nickelodeon for nearly eight years (I first hired them for The Amanda Show). They were ready to move on and try new things.
Why did the original Helen leave Drake and Josh? ›This is the only episode Helen is played by a different actress, Frances Callier, replacing Yvette Nicole Brown, because she was busy filming The Big House. Brown, however, returned in Blues Brothers after The Big House was cancelled and aired for 6 episodes.
How old was Megan in Drake and Josh? ›She is 9-10 in Season 1, 10-11 in Season 2, 11-12 in Season 3, 12-13 in Season 4 and 14-15 in Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.
Did Drake marry multiple wives? ›(Drake has never been married, but does have a son, Adonis, whose existence was brought to the public eye during a feud between him and rival rapper Pusha T.) What ensues after the ceremony is a raucous celebration full of mixed dancing and strobe lights. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Does Derrick Campana have a twin brother? ›
His twin brother, Darrell, went to Penn State. “I was super jealous,” Derrick recalls, “because he was having fun and I was at a military college.” Eventually Derrick transferred to Penn State, where he majored in kinesiology, intending to work in athletic training or a similar field.
Does Drake have a wife and kids? ›The rapper shares a son, Adonis Graham, with French artist Sophie Brussaux. Drake is one doting dad. The Grammy-nominated rapper, who referred to himself as "co-parent of the year" on his 2021 album Certified Lover Boy, shares son Adonis Graham, 5, with French artist Sophie Brussaux.
Are Josh Peck and Miranda Cosgrove still friends? ›Miranda Cosgrove cherishes the close bond she has with her former TV brother, Josh Peck. From 2004 to 2007, Cosgrove and Peck played siblings Megan and Josh on Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh. Recently, they were able to work together again on Cosgrove's Paramount+ iCarly revival.
Did Josh Peck invite Miranda Cosgrove to his wedding? ›"It's good to see you... sorry I didn't invite you to my wedding," he said. "That's okay," she replied.
Did Josh Peck and Drake Bell get along? ›“They aren't close anymore and Josh had a very small wedding.” A few months later, Bell confirmed to Us that they had worked out their differences and were in a good place. “It's interesting, we're actually closer than we've been in a while … It's totally great.
Why was Drake not invited to Josh's wedding? ›I was happy to just die with that secret that like, we made this thing that people really love, but maybe we weren't that close. So I didn't invite him to my wedding because I hadn't really talking to him in many, many years."
Does Josh Peck love Oprah? ›Clearly, Josh loves Oprah, flaws and all. That's true love, everyone.
What is the controversy of Drake? ›The controversy stems from the track's opening verse, in which Drake appears to reference Megan Thee Stallion and her 2020 shooting incident involving Tory Lanez.
What is the net worth of Drake? ›He has earned enormous wealth through his music career. However, he has also earned money via his acting career. Drake's Net Worth in 2023 is currently $260 Million. He is a big and successful Personality in Canada, who is known all around the world for his exceptional singing or rapping.
Is Drake still married? ›No, Drake is not married. He's been involved in a number of relationships with popular and well-liked women. Despite being unmarried, Drake is in relationships with famous people like Rihanna and Nicki Minaj.
Why did Drake Bell leave to Mexico? ›
The 34-year-old is apparently more popular in Mexico than in the U.S., so he decided to appeal to that demographic and take on a new alias. He has also been releasing music in Spanish, such as songs like "Dionsa." His latest single, "Waiting for the World," dropped last week.
What was the most viewed Drake and Josh episode? ›"Really Big Shrimp" is a television special for the Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh. The episode first aired on August 3, 2007, and was Nickelodeon's highest-rated television event at that time, with 5.8 million viewers. Episode no.
Is iCarly a spin-off of Drake and Josh? ›iCarly was a spin-off of Drake & Josh and years ago, the cable network spun off Kenan & Kel and The Amanda Show from the early '90s sketch comedy show All That.
How old was Miranda Cosgrove in Drake and Josh? › How many girlfriends did Drake have in Drake and Josh? ›Drake has had approximately 74 girlfriends, while Josh has only had Mindy.
What happened to Josh's mom in Drake and Josh? ›It is never revealed what happened to Drake and Megan's biological father or what happened to Josh's biological mother but it is most likely that they either died or got divorced.
What did Drake and Josh's mom do? ›She was about 21 when she gave birth to Drake and 26 when she gave birth to Megan. Audrey has been absent for 21 episodes in the series. It was never said in the show or movies what her job was. Audrey is apparently a caterer, it was revealed in a interview with Drake Bell.
Who is Megan's biological brother? ›Drake Parker (Drake Bell) is Megan's older biological brother, Audrey's biological son and Walter's stepson.
Is Megan a half sister to Drake and Josh? ›Megan is the tomboyish and mischievous younger biological sister of Drake, stepsister of Josh, daughter of Audrey and stepdaughter of Walter.
Who was Drake's last GF? ›He most recently dated influencer Johanna Leia in 2021. Drake wasn't kidding when he called himself a certified lover boy.
How many wives has Drake had? ›
Meet Drake's 23 Wives
Drake is in his Mormon bag. The rapper just released a music video for "Falling Back," the second Zara-ready track off surprise album Honestly, Nevermind, that imagines a frightening alternate reality: the Lover Boy as a polygamist.
While Brussaux and Adonis live in France and Drake, 35, lives in Toronto, the two have managed to co-parent amicably.
How much does the Wizard of Paws charge for a prosthetic leg? ›“And most of our prosthetics are around $1,100 so it's one of the misconceptions out there that these things are so expensive that you have to be rich to do this for your animal, when actually it's quite the opposite.
Did the Wizard of Paws get Cancelled? ›BYUtv has renewed “The Wizard of Paws” for a third season, TheWrap has learned. If that news is not enough to put a smile on your face, our sneak peek from the Season 2 finale will surely do the trick.
What is the TV show about a man making prosthetics for animals? ›The Wizard of Paws is an American reality show on BYU TV that follows Sterling, Virginia-based animal orthotist Derrick Campana as he creates prosthetic limbs for pets and sanctuary animals. The series premiered in April 2020 with a 10-episode first season, followed by three more seasons in 2021 and 2022.
Did Drake date Rihanna? ›Rihanna and Drake
Riri and Drake reportedly had an on/off relationship between 2009-2016 and have released some absolute bangers together including 'Work', 'What's My Name' and 'Take Care'. However, things turned sour between the pair and Rihanna famously told Vogue in 2018 the pair were no longer friends.
In 2006, Drake launched his music career by releasing his first mix tape, "Room for Improvement". Three years later, his third mix tape, "So Far Gone", garnered him critical and commercial success, and, the following year, he released his official debut album, "Thank Me Later", to generally positive reviews.
How old was Drake's youngest girlfriend? ›The alleged romance raised a few eyebrows as Bella was just 18 years old at the time, while Drake was 31.
Is Jennette and Miranda still friends? ›In real life, though, Jennette McCurdy and Miranda Cosgrove are still close, even if they're no longer castmates. Ahead of the release of her memoir, “I'm Glad My Mom Died,” McCurdy reflected on her yearslong friendship with Cosgrove, with whom she starred on the Nickelodeon sitcom from 2007 to 2012.
Did Jennette McCurdy and Miranda Cosgrove get along? ›Jennette McCurdy reflects on friendship with 'iCarly' star Miranda Cosgrove. "My relationship with Miranda was hugely healing," the former Nickelodeon star said. Her bestselling new memoir delves into her childhood with an abusive parent.
Why did Miranda Cosgrove leave Nickelodeon? ›
The main answer to this question is that Miranda was headed off to college. Although she was just 14 when the show started, by the time it was over she was done with high school and ready to head off to the University of Southern California.
Does Josh Peck still get paid for Drake and Josh? ›After Drake & Josh wrapped, Peck added that the money he made at the time "went to their lifestyles when the show was over." He also clarified that he didn't net residual checks since there are "no residuals on kids' television."
Why Josh Peck and Drake Bell are not friends? ›The two starred in the Nickelodeon show as each other's stepbrothers from 2004 to 2007, and much like their characters, who were polar opposites, Peck explained that they actually had different interests in real life.
How much was Josh Peck paid for Drake and Josh? ›“The reality is that when we were making the show, we did 60 episodes and we made about $15,000 an episode,” he said. “So, when all is said and done, we were sort of left, after agents and managers and taxes, with about $450,000 over five years, which breaks down to a little less than $100,000 a year.”
Does Drake have a wife? ›No, Drake is not married. He's been involved in a number of relationships with popular and well-liked women. Despite being unmarried, Drake is in relationships with famous people like Rihanna and Nicki Minaj.
Who is Drake Bell accused of? ›Drake Bell is explaining why he pleaded guilty to child endangerment charges. The former Nickelodeon star, who was accused of sexual contact and grooming an underage fan, broke his silence about the charges in an Instagram video posted Thursday.
When did Drake Bell meet his wife? ›The “Drake & Josh” alum, 36, and Von Schmeling, 28, started dating in 2013 and married in an intimate ceremony in 2018.
Does Drake have a baby girl? ›The rapper shares a son, Adonis Graham, with French artist Sophie Brussaux. Drake is one doting dad. The Grammy-nominated rapper, who referred to himself as "co-parent of the year" on his 2021 album Certified Lover Boy, shares son Adonis Graham, 5, with French artist Sophie Brussaux.