Drake & Josh cast ages: How old was the cast then (and now)?

Back in the early 2000s, Drake & Josh was one of the most popular shows on Nickelodeon. Still to this day, it’s a nostalgic show that its fans can watch over and over again, and that’s thanks in part to its talented cast members.

Drake & Josh centers on teenage stepbrothers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) as their opposing personalities clash now that they live under the same roof. Although they might balance each other out, they have to keep an eye out for Drake’s little sister Megan (Miranda Cosgrove).

The first three seasons of the series begin streaming on Netflix in October 2023, just ahead of the show’s landmark 20th anniversary in January 2024. Can you believe it’s been that long since the show first premiered on Nickeldeon?

Given that it’s been almost 20 years since the fan-favorite comedy series debuted, how old were the young trio of cast members back in 2004 and how old are they now? We’re sharing the Drake & Josh cast’s ages then and now.

How old was Drake Bell in Drake & Josh?

Drake Bell was born on June 27, 1986, making the Nickelodeon star 37 years old in 2023. When Drake & Josh premiered on Jan. 11, 2004, Bell was 17 years old, and when the series ended on Sept. 16, 2007, Bell was 21 years old. He also appeared in Nick titles like The Amanda Show, All That, and three Fairly OddParents movies.

How old was Josh Peck in Drake & Josh?

Josh Peck was born on Nov. 10, 1986, making him just a few months younger than his on-screen stepbrother Drake Bell. He will turn 37 years old in 2023. When the series premiered on Nick in 2004, Peck was also 17 years old, and when the series ended in 2007, he was about to turn 21. Peck is now married with two kids and continues to act in movies and on television, as well as hosting his popular podcast.

How old was Miranda Cosgrove in Drake & Josh?

Miranda Cosgrove was born on May 14, 1993, making the actress and singer 30 years old in 2023. When she started playing Megan in Drake & Josh in 2004, Cosgrove was 10 years old and nearing her 11th birthday. When the series ended in 2007, she was 14 years old. Cosgrove went on to star in the hit Nickelodeon series iCarly, and now stars in its revival series, and appeared in the hit movies School of Rock and Despicable Me.

Watch Drake & Josh seasons 1-3 on Netflix beginning Oct. 1.