Drake Bell (Drake in Drake And Josh)
Who could forget one of our fave childhood crushes: Drake Bell?! In case you’re a little foggy on the details (it has been over a decade after all) Drake and Josh was a Nickelodeon classic that ran from January 2004 until September 2007, but what we want to know is -where is Drake now?
NOW…Living The Dream!
Not only has Drake become even more good looking over the years, but he has also followed his on-screen character’s dreams of pursuing a career in the music industry!
Unfortunately, the star hasn’t always been on his best behaviour – in 2015 he was imprisoned for four days after being caught driving under the influence…Yikes!!!
Brian Falduto – Billy ‘Fancy Pants’
Billy started out as a member of security for the band, but later became their stylist because of his impeccable fashion taste.
You might remember the little rocker’s infamously sassy line: ‘You’re tacky and I hate you’.
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After the film, the young actor struggled with his sexual identity and experienced bullying from peers. He didn’t have much to do with the showbiz world for a while after that.
Josh Peck (Josh in Drake And Josh)
After his father married Drake’s mother, Josh moved into the Parker household and became ”Boob Number Two” according to his new step-sister, Megan. A lot has changed since then and we think you’ll be shocked to see how different the star looks now…
NOW…Josh? Is That You?!
When Drake and Josh came to an end, Josh Peck hit the gym in an effort to lose the excess weight and become healthier. These days he’s living his best life as a YouTube and Podcast star, where he interviews fellow celebs. Not bad going, eh?
Amanda Bynes (Penelope in The Amanda Show)
The Amanda Show might have only lasted three years between 1999 and 2002, but it acted as a stepping stone for many of Nickelodeon’s most popular stars, including Drake Bell and Josh Peck! The comedy sketch show centred around Amanda Bynes (obviously) and was a hugely popular among viewers!
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Amanda Bynes went on to star in several films including She’s the Man (2006), Hairspray (2007), Sydney White (2007), and Easy A (2010); but just when it looked like her career was about to really take off, she announced in late 2010 that she would be taking indefinite hiatus after battling against her personal problems.
Kenan Thompson
Now, you’ll definitely remember this familiar face! Kenan Thompson began his career on Nickelodeon’s All That before the network realised they had potential to make more money on their own, which is when Kenan & Kel was turned into a reality.
NOW…Workaholic!
Funnily enough, Kenan went on to star in Saturday Night Live, a show he has now been a part of since 2003. Aside from being a talented on stage actor, he has also loaned his voice to some of our favourite animated characters such as Bricklebaum in The Grinch and Greedy Smurf in The Smurfs!
Beth Broderick – Then
Bethe played Sabrina’s aunt Zelda. Zelda was the smart one on the show.
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But since that, she hasn’t really done anything big. She lives in Texas and does some small time production stuff at times.
Caroline Rhea – Then
Caroline played Sabrina’s other Aunt Hilda. Hilda was the funny one on the show and made the show quite humorous at times.
She was a part of the show for the entire 7 seasons and we see exactly why.
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Kel Mitchell
While we’re on the subject of wacky duo Kenan and Kel, have you ever wondered what the other half of the comedic pair has been up to since leaving the side-splitting show almost two decades ago?! Well, look no further, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for…
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Even though he hasn’t been on the network in a while, Kel Mitchell hasn’t stopped working since the day he left. Over the years he has been involved in a variety of television shows and films – despite his hectic schedule, he still managed to find the time to settle down and marry the love of his life, Asia Lee!
Joey Gaydos Jr – Zack ‘Zack-Attack’ Mooneyham
You remember little Zack-Attack? The quiet and shy boy with the super strict dad, who forbade him for having anything to do with rock ‘n’ roll?
But with some help and guidance, he went and became the band’s lead guitarist – joining Dewey at centre stage!
That guitar’s as big as him!
Once rock ‘n’ roll, always rock ‘n’ roll
Joey decided to leave acting and take up the guitar full-time playing in a band called Bad Raquette.
Charlie Baker
The Baker family’s eldest son, he is also their star sports player.
However, the family’s move puts him on the back foot in his new school. His new teammates often make fun of him and push him to breaking point.
Tom Welling
At forty-one years of age (we know!!) Welling’s roles have advanced from high school football star.
What did I tell you?
Previous to being an actor, he was a model and became good friends with Ashton Kutcher.
Sarah Baker
The most tomboy girl you’ll ever meet: Sarah was the pure opposite to her older sister, Lorraine.
But she was also full of mischief, often being the ringleader of trouble. Much to our entertainment.
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Nate Richert – Then
If you were a regular watcher of the show you will remember Nate played Harvey on the show.
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Nate has since grown a beard and has pushed his acting career to the side to pursue a career in music. It seems like a lot of actors have done this more recently. Who knew they all knew how to sing?
This is what the hunk looks like today. All of us Sabrina fans would love to see a reboot of the show with all of the original characters in it but probably won’t happen.
Carey Martin -Kim Rhodes
As a single working mother of Zack and Cody, Carey Martin’s job was never going to be easy…
While she worked in the hotel’s lounge as a singer, her sons would let their wild side shine through.
Has this cabaret singer managed to find her place in the world or is she still moving from place to place?
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While The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody was wrapping up, Kim Rhodes discovered something exciting…She was pregnant!!!
Esteban – Adrian R’Mante
”No one calls Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya de la Rosa Ramirez a thief!”
How could you not remember Esteban the comedic bellhop and his unusually long name?
Esteban was first introduced as The Tipton’s bellhop, however over the course of the show he earned a promotion to assistant night manager.
No One’s Got The Time…
Although he formed a close friendship with the Martin twins over the course of the show, his most loyal companion and top priority remained Dudley…the chicken. Not exactly the most common of pets!
Where Are They Now?
Unfortunately as Dudley’s breed of chicken is only expected to live around nine years, it’s safe to assume he has passed on to chicken heaven.
Adrian R’Mante on the other hand is very much alive and well!
Zach Morris – Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Mark-Paul Gosselaar played the role of Zack Morris.
What he was like back then:
Mark actually appeared in “The Twilight Zone”, “The Wonder Years” and “Punky Brewster” before landing his role on “Saved By the Bell”. He definitely fulfilled fans’ expectations the he would be ‘most likely to succeed’ from the cast as he went on to appear in many other TV shows such as “Hyperion Bay” and “D.C.”.
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He has four children overall, two from each marriage.
Mr. Marion Moseby – Phill Lewis
Mr. Moseby, the manager of The Tipton Hotel was known for being uptight and very strict, much to the dismay of the scheming twins…
Moseby was full of surprises, which included his experience in ballet dancing– although this knowledge only fueled the jabs toward his masculinity.
He has since worked on Mike & Molly, 2 Broke Girls, The Soul Man, Sullivan & Son and Melissa & Joey!
Phill Lewis is married to Megan Benton Lewis who he has two daughters with: Piper and Annie!
Kelly Kapowski – Tiffani Thiessen
Tiffani Thiessen played the role of Kelly Kapowski.
What she was like back then:
Tiffani’s first major role was as high school hottie, Kelly, and launched her career in TV. She went on to star in “90210” as Valerie Malone and in many TV movies such as “Speedway Junky” and “She Fought Alone”.
Mr Belding – Dennis Haskins
Dennis Hasking played the role of the principal, Mr. Belding.
What he was like back then:
Dennis has had a long career and was known for his roles in “ChiPs”, “Knots Landing” and “The Dukes of Hazzard” before his role as Mr. Belding. He played the role of the principal for 10 years, the longest of any of the original cast.
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Miranda Cosgrove (Megan in Drake And Josh)
Miranda Cosgrove was of course the actress who played the role of Megan Parker, the devious little sister of Drake and her new brother Josh -but you might remember that she also went on to star in her very own show titled iCarly!
NOW…Where Has She Gone?!
There was a time when Miranda Cosgrove was the second-highest paid child star on television but after her part on iCarly came to an end in 2012, the actress has struggled to pick up roles. Most recently she was cast in the NBC comedy series, Crowded which was cancelled after its first season.
Nathan Kress (Freddie in iCarly)
You remember Nathan Kress don’t you? The guy that starred alongside Miranda Cosgrove as Freddie Benson in the popular network series iCarly? If so then you might remember that he also appeared in Drake and Josh a few years earlier!
NOW…Family Man!
As an Evangelical Christian, family is very important to Nathan Kress and in 2015 he married his Into The Storm co-star London Elise Moore who he had been dating for just over a year. In December 2017, the couple welcomed their first child Rosie Carolyn Kress!
Jennette McCurdy (Sam in iCarly)
Samantha ”Sam” Pucket was undoubtedly one of the most well-loved iCarly characters on account of her tomboyish and sarcastic attitude. Rarely seen without a bucket of fried chicken, it became clear from the off that Sam wasn’t like most girls her age -but where is she now?
NOW…Making Movies!
After the show ended, Jennette McCurdy hit the headlines when her racy selfies were leaked all over the internet. She has since picked herself back up and in 2018 she made her debut as a director with the short film Kenny, which was inspired by the death of her mother.
Jerry Trainor (Spencer in iCarly)
“I may be an idiot, but I’m not stupid”.
I think it’s safe to say we all wished we had a big brother like Spencer Shay in iCarly! While their father was working in the military, eccentric artist Spencer was left in charge of his younger sister, who he often pulled into his wacky ideas.
NOW…Avid Gamer!
Since leaving Nickelodeon, Jerry Trainor has immersed himself in the world of online gaming. For a while the actor took part in a World of Warcraft video series titled Project Lore, where he played the Draenei Shaman, Goggins. In 2015, he loaned his voice to Commander Michael Sullivan in the Halo universe podcast, Hunt the Truth.
Noah Munck (Gibby in iCarly)
How could you not love iCarly‘s Gibby Gibson? The character broke away from the stereotypes of the school nerd with his confidence, adorable nature and hilarious actions. Oh and let’s not forget that he was constantly taking his shirt off for no apparent reason! Seriously, what was with that?!
NOW…Music Icon!
When iCarly came to a close, actor Noah Munck took it as an opportunity to kick start his music career. Under the name NoxiK, Munck produces electronic dance tunes and as if that wasn’t enough the star also runs his own comedy sketch YouTube channel!
Jamie Lynn Spears (Zoey in Zoey 101)
Britney’s baby sister, Jamie Lynn Spears took Nickelodeon by storm with the show Zoey 101 where she played the role of PCA student Zoey Brooks. The iconic series first appeared on our screens back in 2005 before coming to an end in May 2008, which begs the question: What is Jamie up to these days?!
NOW…Teen Mum!
If you were ever wondering why Zoey 101 came to a sudden end in 2008 it’s because 16-year-old Jamie Lynn Spears got pregnant to her then-boyfriend, Casey Aldridge. Despite becoming a mum at such a young age, Jamie has since gone on to launch a music career and has recently returned to Nickelodeon as a contestant on Double Dare.
9. Paul Butcher (Dustin in Zoey 101)
Remember Zoey’s adorable little bro and child prodigy, Dustin Brooks? Like Zoey he attended the fictional boarding school of PCA where (understandably) he struggled to fit in on account of his age. These days things are very different for Paul Butcher…
NOW…All Glown Up!
In July 2010, Paul Butcher released his debut single ”Don’t Go” after previously starting his music career with two cover versions of “Gimme That” by Chris Brown and “This Love” by Maroon 5. His most recent release came in January 2015, when he attempted to re-ignite his career as an artist with the song “Stop Calling”.
10. Matthew Underwood (Logan in Zoey 101)
What can we say about Zoey 101‘s Logan Reese besides the fact we loved him in spite of his arrogant and self-absorbed attitude. Hey, don’t judge -the guy had his sweet moments! But while we loved him, we’re glad to say that Matthew Underwood is far more down to earth than his on screen character…
NOW…He Saved A Baby!
Forget Superman, this Nickelodeon star was branded a hero when he rescued a four-month-old baby from a car crash after the infant’s parents passed out due to drug use and lost control of their vehicle in March 2017. Matt and his brother were two of the first people on the scene and thanks to them, the baby was unharmed.
Raquel Lee (Sheila in The Amanda Show)
Raquel Lee appeared as Sheila throughout the first season of The Amanda Show but if your memory of her is a little hazy then we’ll say one thing: Swirlies. Yep, Sheila was infamous for disposing of unwanted guests by dragging them into the middle stall and giving them a swirlie!
NOW…Time Flies!
These days Raquel Lee could care less about dishing out undeserved swirlies and traumatising kids with her aggressive attitude (phew!). The successful actress went on to become a writer, producer and director on top of raising her two adorable children!
Taran Killam (Spaulding in The Amanda Show)
If, like us you completely forgot that Taran Killan started out playing as Spaulding in The Amanda Show then this might be the ultimate trip down memory lane for you! The dreamy character made regular appearances on the sketch Moody’s Point. Those were the days…
NOW…Settled Down!
Now 36, Taran Killam has come a long way from his days on Nickelodeon. In 2012 he and Canadian actress Cobie Smulders (A.K.A. How I Met Your Mother‘s Robin Scherbatsky) tied the knot and have since welcomed their two daughters: Shaelyn Cado and Joelle into the world.
Devon Werkheiser (Ned in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide)
We have Ned Bigby to thank for warning us just how bad high school can be but as with every painful life experience -school years don’t last forever. Though some of the tips and tricks shared in the programme weren’t exactly useful, we can’t deny how addictive this show was!
NOW…Jack Of All Trades!
In school, little Ned Bigby was a bit of a misfit but now that he’s all grown up the world is his oyster! Since switching his hairdo and hitting the gym, Devon Werkheiser has landed role in Sundown, 2 Broke Girls and Break Night. On top of that he was even signed by a record label!
Lindsey Shaw (Moze in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide)
Lindsey Shaw took on the role of Jennifer Ann “Moze” Mosely, the most calm and level-headed of the main friendship group in Ned’s Declassified followed. She hasn’t changed much over the years and we’re sure you’ll recognise her most recent works…
NOW…Pretty Little Liar!
Back in 2011, Lindsey Shaw was cast as Paige ”Pig Skin” McCullers in the ABC teen drama series Pretty Little Liars – a role which she kept until 2017 when the show ended. What you probably didn’t know about her is that she has appeared in music videos including Nickelback’s ”Rockstar”, KSM’s ”I Want You To Want Me” and Brandyn Burnette’s ”Underneath”.
Christian Serratos (Suzie Crabgrass in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide)
Remember Suzie Crabgrass, the gossipy and occasionally mean classmate of Ned Bigby? As the seasons went on the character seemed to drop her attitude (thank God!) which made her much more tolerable. Well, you’re not going to believe what she looks like now!
NOW…Walker Hunter!
Nowadays you might know Christian Serratos as Angela Webber from the Twilight movies or perhaps you’ve seen her cutting up zombies – sorry- walkers as Rosita Espinosa on AMC’s The Walking Dead! When she’s not on our screens, she’s out making a difference in the world by promoting a healthy vegan lifestyle.
Emma Roberts (Addie Singer in Unfabulous)
Awkward teen Addie Singer couldn’t seem to make it through a single day without landing herself in embarrassing situations but fortunately for her – writing songs and playing the guitar is an easy way of coping with her feelings. If only we could all be like Addie…
NOW…Scream Queen!
Emma Roberts hasn’t left our screens for a minute since Unfabulous ended and over the years she has become better known for her more recent roles in titles such as Scream Queens, American Horror Story and Nerve! Similarly to most Nickelodeon stars, Emma even dabbled in music for a while, before deciding to focus solely on acting.
Jordan Calloway (Zach in Unfabulous)
While we admittedly didn’t take much notice of Zach when we were kids, looking back he was a great role model. As a high school basketball player who proved it wasn’t uncool to take an interest in the environment we only have one thing to say: We need more characters like Zach!
NOW…Riverdale Star!
It might seem like Jordan Calloway disappeared from view after Unfabulous ended but he continued to act in small-time television movies up until 2017 when he was welcomed on to the set of Riverdale where he played recurring character, Chuck Clayton.
Malese Jow (Geena in Unfabulous)
As kids we were obsessed with fashionista, Geena Fabiano’s creative clothing designs that she frequently debuted in the school corridors much to the dismay of her teachers, who were continually forced to remind her of the school’s dress code policy.
NOW…Fangs Out!
Geena dropped her fashion aspirations and instead turned into a blood-craving creature of the night who was obsessed with freeing more supernatural beings in The Vampire Diaries. In 2018, the actress made an appearance in The Flash and according to her schedule she is set to hit our screens again this year as Daya in Escape Plan 3: Devil’s Station.
Lori Beth Denberg (All That)
In case you’ve forgotten, All That was Nickelodeon’s answer to Saturday Night Live with Lori Beth Denberg being one of the original cast members of the show. The programme would feature a series of comedy sketches that would leave us viewers in hysterics for hours.
NOW…Hopping Along!
Lori Beth remained fairly inactive from 2011 until 2018. The Nickelodeon star was invited to join her fellow cast-mates from All That for a small reunion last year on the MTV show Wild ‘N Out, following which she made a brief appearance on a YouTube special hosted by Andre Meadows.
22. Josh Server (All That)
You might not know this, but Josh Server is the only cast member from All That who remained on the show for the entirety of the six original seasons. Keeping the job might have been easy for him but getting it was a nightmare!
Fun fact: Server had to go through six auditions before being congratulated on the role!!!
NOW…Off The Radar!
Sadly, Server’s career success was short lived and after leaving All That he found it difficult to find a permanent position. For now, the actor mainly frequents Comic-Con and attends small reunion events with his former Nickelodeon co-stars.
Sean Flynn (Chase in Zoey 101)
Just when we thought the sweet natured and kind hearted, Chase Matthews was never gong to get out of the friend zone, he and Zoey finally got together. But years have since passed which has left us all wondering where the star is now…
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Sean Flynn was only 14-years-old when we watched him on Nickelodeon and as you can see, things have changed dramatically since then. Gone is his mop of curly hair and rounded baby face, Sean Flynn is all grown up; unlike many of his co-stars, he’s still acting. In 2015, the actor appeared in the TV movie The Wrong Boyfriend.
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London Tipton – Brenda Song
Being the daughter of the hotel’s owner comes with its perks like say…a private suite fitted with a large walk-in wardrobe and talking mirrors for living out your Evil Queen fantasy!
The following year, Song appeared in Columbia Pictures’ The Social Network as the girlfriend of Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield).
Unlike many Disney stars, Brenda Song has successfully peeled away from her career beginnings and is now well known for appearing in mainstream television
Brenda Fricker (Pigeon Lady)
Though 80s kids will likely recognise her best as Home Alone 2’s Pigeon Lady, discerning film fans will have known her better as a Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner for 1990’s My Left Foot.
Further roles in prominent films followed, including So I Married an Axe Murderer, A Time to Kill and Veronica Guerin.
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