Drew Tyler Bell (born January 29, 1986) is an American actor and dancer. He graduated from

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in Akron, Ohio. He also graduated from the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge. He earned an M.B.A. from the

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at the

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Career

Bell is perhaps most known for his role as Thomas Forrester in ''

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'', which he held from 2004 until 2010, for which he won the 2010

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for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series. He has made other television appearances, including the television series '' Jake 2.0'', '' Standoff'', and '' Desperate Housewives''. He was also in the television movie, '' Love's Abiding Joy''. He has also performed in numerous television commercials. Bell made his feature film debut in '' Jeepers Creepers II'', which was released in August 2003. He also appeared in '' The Seeker: The Dark is Rising'' as James Stanton and in '' Her Best Move'' as Josh. In addition, he appeared in the independent film ''

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'' (2006). On stage, Bell appeared as Hanschen in the

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show, '' Spring Awakening'', and earlier in regional theatre productions.Listing of Bell as Hanschen in ''Spring Awakening'' and photo of Bell
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Filmography

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* 1986 births Living people 21st-century American male actors American male child actors American male dancers American male film actors American male musical theatre actors American male soap opera actors American male television actors American tap dancers Daytime Emmy Award winners Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series winners {{tv-actor-stub