Miranda Cosgrove

About

Miranda Cosgrove is an American actress and singer who gained fame as a child star, mainly known for her roles in Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh" and "iCarly". Born on May 14, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, she began her career at the age of three when she was spotted by a talent agent. Her film debut came with the film "School of Rock" in 2003. After gaining recognition, she landed a role in "Drake & Josh" before getting her own show, "iCarly", which became a massive hit. Besides acting, Cosgrove is also a successful pop and rock singer-songwriter with several singles and albums to her name.

Associated With

Miranda Cosgrove, mostly known for her role on Nickelodeon's "iCarly," has various associations within the entertainment industry. In addition to her work on "iCarly," she has starred alongside Jack Black in the movie "School of Rock". In TV, she has shared the screen with actors such as Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy. Cosgrove has also collaborated with musicians for her singing career, most notably with Dr. Luke and Max Martin – popular music producers in the pop music industry. As for personal relationships, despite various rumors, she has always been fairly private about her dating life. However, she was once rumored to be dating her "iCarly" co-star Nathan Kress, and she has admitted to having a crush on musician Bruno Mars.

Career Highlights

• 2003: Miranda Cosgrove began her career at age 10 with a role in the film "School of Rock".
• 2004: The young star was cast as Megan Parker in the popular Nickelodeon series "Drake & Josh".
• 2007: Cosgrove landed her breakthrough role as Carly Shay in "iCarly", a Nickelodeon teen sitcom.
• 2008: For her role in "iCarly", she received her first nomination at the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actress.
• 2009: As a key part of her career, Cosgrove ventured into pop music with the release of "iCarly," a soundtrack album for the series. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Kid Albums chart.
• 2010: Miranda's first solo album, "Sparks Fly", was released, debuting at number 8 on the US Billboard 200 chart. She also won the Kids' Choice Award for Favourite TV Actress this year.
• 2011: The young star won the Kids' Choice Award for Favourite TV Actress again and earned a nomination for the Teen Choice Awards as Choice TV Actress: Comedy.
• 2012: Miranda continued her streak by winning the Kids' Choice Award for Favourite TV Actress for the third time.
• 2013: Cosgrove took a brief break from acting to attend college at University of Southern California, although she did take part in some voice work for the "Despicable Me" series during this time.
• 2015: Returned to television with a starring role in the NBC sitcom "Crowded".
• 2019: Cosgrove reprised her voice role of Margo in "Despicable Me 2" and "Despicable Me 3", contributing to the films' massive global success.
• 2021: The successful actress will reprise her role as Carly Shay in the "iCarly" revival on Paramount+.

Notable Awards

• Miranda Cosgrove is a renowned American actress and singer who has received a number of awards and nominations throughout her career. Here are some of her notable awards:
• Kids' Choice Awards: Miranda Cosgrove won a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress in 2010 for her work in the show "iCarly".
• Young Artist Awards: In 2009, she won the Best Performance in a TV Series – Leading Young Actress for her role in "iCarly".
• Teen Choice Awards: She was also awarded the Choice TV Female Breakout Star in 2009 for "iCarly".
• She also earned several nominations at MTV Movie & TV Awards, Kids' Choice Awards, and Teen Choice Awards.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Miranda Cosgrove Movie/TV Show?

Miranda Cosgrove is perhaps most popular for her role in the hit TV show "iCarly" which aired on Nickelodeon from 2007 to 2012. The show was immensely popular among teens and young adults as it followed the life of Carly Shay (played by Cosgrove), a teenager who creates her own web show with her best friends Sam and Freddie, showcasing their comedic and often spontaneous sketches. The show's success led to spin-offs, a revival in 2021, and paved the way for Cosgrove's popularity among the younger demographic.

How Did Miranda Cosgrove Get Famous?

Miranda Cosgrove rose to stardom as a child actress in Hollywood. She started her acting career at a young age by appearing in TV commercials and soon landed a role in the film, "School of Rock," in 2003. However, she is best known for her roles in Nickelodeon TV series. Initially, she played Megan Parker in "Drake & Josh", but she truly gained significant fame when she was cast as Carly Shay in "iCarly", an immensely popular teen sitcom that ran from 2007 to 2012. Her character's spunky personality and the show's unique storyline made her a household name among young audiences worldwide.