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Jennette McCurdy
McCurdy at the Hall of Game Awards 2012
McCurdy at the Hall of Game Awards 2012
Background information
Birth nameJennette Michelle Faye McCurdy
Born (1992-06-26) June 26, 1992 (age 32)
Long Beach, California
OriginGarden Grove, California, U.S.
GenresCountry, country pop
Occupation(s)Actress, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2000–present (actress)
2008–present (singer)
LabelsYour Tyme, Capitol Records Nashville
Websitejennettemccurdy.com

Jennette Michelle Faye McCurdy[1] (born June 26, 1992)[1] is an American film and television actress and country pop singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Sam Puckett on the Nickelodeon sitcom iCarly. She will be reprising her role as Sam in a new spin-off series called Sam & Cat. She has also appeared in a number of notable television series, including Victorious, Zoey 101, True Jackson, VP, Malcolm in the Middle, and Lincoln Heights.

Early life

McCurdy was born in Long Beach, California, raised in Garden Grove, California,[2] and has three older brothers: Marcus, Scott, and Dustin. She gained interest in acting after watching Harrison Ford in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope right after her mother recovered from breast cancer.[3]

Career

Acting

McCurdy started her acting career in 2000 at the age of eight on MADtv.[4] Since then she appeared in several television series, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Malcolm in the Middle, Lincoln Heights, Will & Grace, Penguins of Madagascar, Zoey 101, True Jackson, VP, Law and Order SVU, Medium, Judging Amy, The Inside, Karen Sisco, Over There and Close to Home. In 2003, she had the chance to act with her inspiration, Harrison Ford in the movie Hollywood Homicide. In 2005, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Television Series – Guest Starring Young Actress for her performance in Strong Medicine as Hailey Campos. She has also appeared in several commercials such as one for Sprint and another commercial for crossing the road safely.

Since 2007, she has a starring role in the Nickelodeon TV series iCarly opposite Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress, Jerry Trainor, and Noah Munck, as one of Carly Shay's best friends Sam Puckett. In 2008, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her work on iCarly, and for her performance as Dory Sorenson in the TV movie The Last Day of Summer. She was nominated for a 2009 Teen Choice Award, in the Favorite TV Sidekick category for her work on iCarly. She also was cast to the role of Bertha in Fred: The Movie, a movie based on a YouTube series about Fred Figglehorn.

On December 1, 2011, she signed into United Talent Agency's cast of actors and performers for film, TV, music and other areas, to a deal starring her in a pilot vehicle. She was previously with Creative Artists Agency and Larry Galper.[5]

Music

McCurdy at the 62nd Annual Mother Goose Parade in San Diego County, California in November 2008

In June 2008, McCurdy announced on her official web site that she was working on her debut album. The first single, "So Close" was released on March 10, 2009.[6] The second single, "Homeless Heart", was released on May 19.[7] The song was released in honor of McCurdy's recently deceased friend Cody Waters, who died at the age of 9 from brain cancer, and 20% of the proceeds were donated to the Cody Waters Foundation.[8] She met Cody Waters through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In mid-2009, McCurdy signed with country music label Capitol Records Nashville.[9]

On April 16, 2010, samples of select songs from McCurdy's upcoming debut country album were released online. The song clips were released in order for fans to vote for which one they believed should be McCurdy's first single.[10] "Not That Far Away" received the most votes, and was released to country radio on May 24, 2010 and iTunes shortly after on June 1.[citation needed]

Capitol Nashville released an EP on August 17, 2010 which included "Not That Far Away" and four new songs, "Stronger", "Put Your Arms Around Someone", and "Break Your Heart". The iTunes version included "Me with You" as a bonus track. "Stronger" was later included on Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 35, released on August 31, 2010.[11]

McCurdy's second single, "Generation Love", was released as a digital download on March 22, 2011,[12] followed by its release to radio April 25, 2011.[13] Capitol Nashville released McCurdy's self-named extended play on February 8, 2012[14] at clothing retailer Justice.[15] The album was released to iTunes June 1.

On July 11, 2012, Fanlala released an interview with Jennette in which Jennette confirmed that she has since left Capitol Records Nashville saying "I’m kind of between projects right now. I actually just left Capital Records recently. I’m really just deciding what else I want to do next. Right now I’m working on my new show, and I’m just figuring out where I should take my music from here."[16]

On July 31, 2012 How To Rock released an interview with Jennette in which she talked about her acting and music.[17] Then on August 8, 2012 in another interview with How To Rock Jennette reflects on her music career.[18] [19]

Philanthropy

In addition to supporting the Cody Waters Foundation, McCurdy was active in campaigns such as stopping child soldiers (she has been involved with the Invisible Children Inc. group)[20] and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. McCurdy did a PSA for Safe Kids USA which is aired on Nickelodeon and TeenNick.

McCurdy currently serves as a StarPower Ambassador for Starlight Children’s Foundation, encouraging other young people to commit their time, energy and resources to help other kids and working with Starlight to brighten the lives of seriously ill children.[21]

Personal life

McCurdy composed an article titled, "Off-Camera, My Mom's Fight With Cancer", that was published in the Wall Street Journal on June 11, 2011. It describes in detail, her mother Debra's on-going battle with cancer and how her family is coping with the situation. The article also features tips from McCurdy on living with such a situation.[22]

Discography

McCurdy at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards
Studio albums
Title Details
Jennette McCurdy
Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart
positions
US Country
[24] 		US
Heat
[25]
Not That Far Away
  • Release date: August 17, 2010
  • Label: Capitol Records Nashville
  • Formats: Digital download
 32 3
Jennette McCurdy
  • Release date: February 8, 2012
  • Label: Capitol Records Nashville
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Singles
Year Single Peak position Album
US Country
2009 "So Close" — Non-album single
"Homeless Heart" —
2010 "Not That Far Away" 58[26] Not That Far Away (EP)
2011 "Generation Love" 44[27] Jennette McCurdy
Music videos
Year Song Director
2010 "Not That Far Away"[28] Roman White
2011 "Generation Love"[29]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2001 Shadow Fury Anna Markov
2002 My Daughter's Tears Mary Fields
2003 Hollywood Homicide Van Family Daughter
2003 Taylor Simmons Amanda Simmons
2004 Breaking Dawn The Little Girl
2004 Tiger Cruise Kiley Dolan TV movie
2005 See Anthony Run Lucy Short film
2006 Against Type Meredith TV movie
2007 The Last Day of Summer Dory Sorenson TV movie
2008 Proving Ground: From the Adventures of Captain Redlocks Aria Krait
2008 iGo to Japan Sam Puckett TV movie
2009 Minor Details Mia
2010 Fred: The Movie Bertha TV movie
2011 Best Player Christina "Prodigy" Saunders TV movie
2012 Swindle[disambiguation needed] N/A TV movie, based on Swindle (novel)
Television
Year Film Role Notes
2000 MADtv Cassidy Gifford
2002 C.S.I. Jackie Trent Episode: "Cats in the Cradle"
2003 Malcolm in the Middle Daisy (Female Dewey) Episodes: "If Boys Were Girls"
2004 Karen Sisco Josie Boyle Episode: "No One's Girl"
2004 Strong Medicine Hailey Campos Episode: "Selective Breeding"
2005 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Holly Purcell Episode: "Contagious"
2005 Medium Sara Crewson Episode: "Coded"
2005 Judging Amy Amber Reid Episode: "My Name is Amy Gray"
2005 Malcolm in the Middle Penelope Episode: "Buseys Take a Hostage"
2005 The Inside Madison St. Clair Episode: "Everything Nice"
2005 Over There Lynne Episode: "Situation Normal"
2005 Zoey 101 Trisha Kirby Episode: "Bad Girl"
2006 Will & Grace Lisa Episode: "Von Trapped"
2006 Close to Home Stacy Johnson Episode: "Escape"
2007 Lincoln Heights Beckie Episode: "Betrayal"
Episode: "Tricks and Treats"
Episode: "House Arrest"
2007–2012 iCarly Samantha "Sam" Puckett Main role
2008 True Jackson, VP Pinky Turzo Recurring role (2009–2010)
Episode: "Amanda Hires a Pink"
Episode: "True Drama"
2010 The Penguins of Madagascar Becky Voice only: Episode: "Badger Pride"
2010 Glenn Martin, DDS Mazy Episode: "Courtney's Pony"
2011 iParty with Victorious Samantha "Sam" Puckett Main role, three-part crossover movie with iCarly and Victorious
2011 Cupcake Wars Herself Guest judge
2012 Victorious[30] Ponnie/Linda/Fawn Episode: "Crazy Ponnie"
2012 Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures[31] Devon Episode: Epic Break-ups
2012 Figure It Out Herself Recurring panelist
2012 Camp Orange Herself Co-Host
2013 Sam & Cat Samantha "Sam" Puckett Lead role

Awards

Year Award Category Work Result
2008 Young Artist Award "Best Performance in a TV Series, Supporting Young Actress" iCarly Nominated[32]
2009 Teen Choice Awards "Choice TV Sidekick" iCarly Nominated
Young Artist Award "Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama), Supporting Young Actress" iCarly Nominated[33]
2011 Kids' Choice Awards "Favorite TV Sidekick" iCarly Won[34]
Teen Choice Awards "Choice Music: Female Country Artist" Herself Nominated
Teen Choice Awards "Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer" iCarly Nominated
Australian Kids' Choice Awards "LOL Award" iCarly Won[35]
Brazilian Kids' Choice Awards "Funniest Character" iCarly Won[36]
2012 Kids' Choice Awards "Funniest TV Sidekick" iCarly Won[37]

References

  1. ^ a b "Jennette McCurdy Biography". Yahoo! TV. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
  2. ^ McCurdy, Jennette (2011). Lunchables: Jennette McCurdy interview No. 1 (Interview). Lunchables. Retrieved 2012-05-30. I was born in Long Beach and I grew up in a place called Garden Grove right here in California.
  3. ^ Hatch, Danielle. "sheSam on 'iCarly' – Peoria, IL". pjstar.com. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  4. ^ "TV Roles". Jennette McCurdy's Official Website. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
  5. ^ UTA Signs Actress-Singer Jennette McCurdy. Deadline.com. 2011-12-02.
  6. ^ "First Single "Not That Far Away" From Upcoming Debut Album". Jennettemccurdy.com. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
  7. ^ "Homeless Heart – Single by Jennette McCurdy – Download Homeless Heart – Single on iTunes". itunes.apple.com. 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  8. ^ McCurdy, Jennette (2009-05-04). "New single". Jennette McCurdy's Official Website. Retrieved 2009-05-08.[dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Jennette McCurdy of Nickelodeon's iCarly Signs With Capitol Nashville". Country Music Television. 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
  10. ^ "Jennette McCurdy Lets Fans Help Decide Debut Single". The Boot. 2010-04-16. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  11. ^ PR Newswire, World's Best-Selling Music Compilation Series Announces August 31 Release Date For 'NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 35', PR Newswire, 2010-08-02.
  12. ^ ""Generation Love" is Now Available!". Jennettemccurdy.com. 2011-03-22. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
  13. ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  14. ^ "Jennette McCurdy". Jennette McCurdy. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  15. ^ "New Music In Justice Stores Tuesday, January 24!". Jennette McCurdy official website. 2012-01-18.
  16. ^ exclusive interview on fanlala.com
  17. ^ interview on learnhowtorock.alloyentertainment.com
  18. ^ another interview on learnhowtorock.alloyentertainment.com
  19. ^ "Jennette McCurdy On iTunes". itunes.apple.com. 2012. Retrieved 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  20. ^ Jennette McCurdy. 2009-04-25. Tweet. Twitter.com, Santa Monica, CA. Web.
  21. ^ "Starlight Children's Foundation – StarPower Ambassadors". Starlight.org. 2009-07-04. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  22. ^ McCurdy, Jennette (2011-06-11). "Off-Camera, My Mom's Fight With Cancer". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2011-06-11.
  23. ^ Jennette McCurdy - Amazon.com
  24. ^ "Jennette McCurdy Album & Song Chart History – Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  25. ^ "Jennette McCurdy Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  26. ^ "Top Country Songs & Charts, Country Music Hits & Popular Country Music Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  27. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. 2011-05-16. p. 9. Retrieved 2011-05-16.
  28. ^ "CMT : Videos : Jennette McCurdy : Not That Far Away". Country Music Television. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  29. ^ "CMT : Videos : Jennette McCurdy: Generation Love". Country Music Television. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  30. ^ McCurdy, Jennette. 2012-01-19.. Tweet. Twitter.com, Los Angeles, CA. Mobile Web.
  31. ^ Jennette McCurdy. 2011-08-08. Tweet. Twitter.com, Los Angeles, CA. Mobile Web.
  32. ^ 29th Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Accessed 2011-10-08.
  33. ^ 30th Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Accessed 2011-06-06.
  34. ^ 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Nominees and Winners. http://www.nick.com. Accessed 2011-08-27.
  35. ^ THE 2011 KCA WINNERS. http://www.nickelodeon.com.au. Accessed 2011-10-08.
  36. ^ Meus Prêmios Nick Brasil 2011 - Vencedores. http://meuspremiosnick.uol.com.br. Accessed 2011-10-15.
  37. ^ Nickelodeon Announces “Kids’ Choice Awards 2012″ Nominees Nickandmore.com. 2012-02-16. Accessed 2012-02-16.
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