Miranda Cosgrove Biography
Early Life & Background
- Full Name: Miranda Taylor Cosgrove
- Born: May 14, 1993
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Family: Only child of Tom Cosgrove (dry-cleaning business owner) and Chris Cosgrove (homemaker)
- Early Start: Discovered at age 3 by a talent agent while singing and dancing in a restaurant, leading to modeling and commercial work for brands like McDonald’s and Mello Yello
Acting Career
Early Roles & Breakthrough (2001–2006)
- 2001: First TV appearance in Smallville
- 2003: Made film debut in School of Rock as Summer Hathaway, starring alongside Jack Black
- 2004–2007: Played Megan Parker, the mischievous younger sister, in Drake & Josh on Nickelodeon, making her a fan favorite
iCarly & Mainstream Success (2007–2012)
- 2007: Landed the lead role of Carly Shay in Nickelodeon’s iCarly, becoming one of the highest-paid child actors ($180,000 per episode)
- 2010: Released music for iCarly, including About You Now and Kissin’ U from her debut album Sparks Fly
- 2012: iCarly ended after six seasons, marking the end of an era for Nickelodeon
Music & College Years (2013–2018)
- 2013: Enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC), studying film and psychology while balancing acting projects
- 2015–2017: Continued voice acting as Margo in the Despicable Me franchise
Return to Acting & iCarly Revival (2019–Present)
- 2019: Starred in the thriller film 3022
- 2021: Returned to iCarly in a reboot on Paramount+, also serving as an executive producer
- 2022–Present: Hosts Mission Unstoppable, an educational show promoting women in STEM fields
Personal Life & Philanthropy
- Philanthropy: Supports causes like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and environmental conservation
- STEM Advocate: Encourages young girls to explore science and technology through her show Mission Unstoppable
Legacy
Miranda Cosgrove transitioned from a child star to a successful actress, producer, and voice actor. She remains a beloved figure in entertainment, known for her intelligence, humor, and dedication to her craft.
