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Revision as of 15:19, 20 December 2008
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Miranda Taylor Cosgrove |
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Miranda Taylor Cosgrove[1] (born May 14, 1993)[1] is an American teen actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Megan Parker in Drake and Josh, Summer Hathaway in School of Rock and as Carly Shay in iCarly. Her career began in 2001 when she was spotted by an agent who was impressed by her singing and dancing in a restaurant called "Taste of LA" that he signed her up for a number of small roles in commercials.[2][3] She is currently starring in iCarly. Miranda performed in the 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Biography
Miranda Cosgrove was born in Los Angeles, California. When she was three years old, she sang and danced at a restaurant called "Flavor of LA."" A talent agent was impressed with her skills and signed her up for his talent agency. This led to a career in advertising soon after, as well as other roles and shows. She currently stars on Nickelodeon's iCarly. She has released songs, "Leave It All to Me," featuring her former co-star Drake Bell, "Stay My Baby," and British girl group Sugababes number one hit, "About You Now." She began homeschooling after she finished elementary school, at Maude Price Elementary School in Downey, California, and then enrolled in an online school program which she has been doing since 2006. She is an only child. [2][3][4]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | School of Rock | Summer Hathaway | |
| 2005 | Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie | Munch | voice |
| Yours, Mine and Ours | Joni North | ||
| 2006 | Drake & Josh Go Hollywood | Megan Parker | main role; made-for-TV Movie |
| The Wild Stallion | Hanna Mills | ||
| Keeping Up with the Steins | Karen Sussman | ||
| 2007 | Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp | Megan Parker | TV Movie; main role |
| 2008 | The Naked Brothers Band: Mystery Girl | Herself | TV Movie; special guest |
| iCarly: iGo to Japan | Carly Shay | TV Movie; main role | |
| Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh | Megan Parker | TV Movie; main role | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | The Today Show | herself | guest star |
| 2004 | U-Pick Live | herself | Nickelodeon TV block; guest star |
| 2004 MTV Movie Awards | herself | award show | |
| Grounded for Life | Jessica | 1 episode; guest role | |
| 2004 – 2007, 2008 | Drake & Josh | Megan Parker | main role |
| 2005 | All That | herself | 10th Anniversary; guest appearance |
| 2006 | Blues Clues: Behind the Clues: 10 Years with Blue | herself | 10 year special; during Interview segments |
| 2007 – present | iCarly | Carly Shay | main role |
| 2007 | Zoey 101 | Paige Howard | 1 episode; guest role |
| Just Jordan | Lindsey Chandler | 1 episode; guest role | |
| Unfabulous | Cosmina | 1 episode; guest role | |
| 2008 | 2008 Kids' Choice Awards | herself | award show; guest appearance |
| Dance on Sunset | herself | 1 episode; guest appearance | |
| 2008 Teen Choice Awards | herself | award show; presenter | |
| Regis and Kelly | herself | guest star | |
| The Mike and Juliette Show | herself | guest star | |
| Rachael Ray | herself | guest star | |
| CW 11 Morning Show | herself | guest star | |
| 2008 | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | herself; performer | performing "About You Now (lipsynced)" |
Discography
Albums
- iCarly (2008)
Singles
| Year | Songs | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. Pop 100 | Radio Disney | |||
| 2007 | "Leave It All To Me" (feat.. Drake Bell) | 100 | 83 | - | iCarly |
| 2008 | "Stay My Baby" | - | - | 6 | |
| "About You Now" | 116 | - | - | ||
| "Christmas Wrapping" | - | - | - | Christmas Wrapping - Single/Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh soundtrack | |
References
- ^ a b According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
- ^ a b Chau, Thomas. "An interview with the kids of "School of Rock"!!". Cinema Confidential. UGO.
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{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|access date=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Dee, Jonathan (2007-04-08). "Tween on the Screen". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
External links
- Official imeem
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- Template:Tvtome person
- Miranda Cosgrove's Music site at MySpace
- Miranda Cosgrove at Facebook
- Miranda Cosgrove at Friendster
- Articles with a promotional tone from December 2008
- 1993 births
- American actor-singers
- American child actors
- American child singers
- American female singers
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American voice actors
- California musicians
- California actors
- Columbia Records artists
- Living people
- Los Angeles musicians
- People from Los Angeles, California