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name: "Miranda Cosgrove"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/miranda-cosgrove"
fi1m_id: "miranda-cosgrove"
imdb_id: "nm1388927"
tmdb_id: 17743
wikidata_id: "Q5104"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "14 May 1993"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 68
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-10-05T14:08:43.637277+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Miranda Cosgrove

## Identity

Miranda Cosgrove

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/miranda-cosgrove
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** miranda-cosgrove
- **IMDb ID:** nm1388927
- **TMDB ID:** 17743
- **Wikidata ID:** Q5104
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_Cosgrove, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5104, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1388927/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/17743

Actor. Born 14 May 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 14 May 1993, Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Active:** 2003–present
- **Also known as:** Miranda Taylor Cosgrove
- **Frequently works with:** [Chris Meledandri](https://film.one/person/chris-meledandri.md), [Ken Daurio](https://film.one/person/ken-daurio.md), [Steve Carell](https://film.one/person/steve-carell.md), [Chris Renaud](https://film.one/person/chris-renaud.md), [Cinco Paul](https://film.one/person/cinco-paul.md), [Janet Healy](https://film.one/person/janet-healy.md), [Kristen Wiig](https://film.one/person/kristen-wiig.md), [Pierre Coffin](https://film.one/person/pierre-coffin.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 68, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 84 (1), 2010s 67 (3), 2020s 55 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 68 to 65 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 5 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 5, Family 5, Animation 4, Science Fiction 3, Action 2, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 8 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $3,652m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_Cosgrove, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5104, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1388927/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/17743

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*The School of Rock*](https://film.one/film/the-school-of-rock.md) (84), [*Despicable Me*](https://film.one/film/despicable-me.md) (74)
- **Peacock:** [*Despicable Me 2*](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-2.md) (71)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Despicable Me 4*](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-4.md) (55)
- **Netflix:** [*Despicable Me 3*](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-3.md) (55)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Miranda Cosgrove

> Miranda Cosgrove can make a louder co-star funnier without giving up our attention. We rate her comic restraint, though *Despicable Me 4* gives her too little to do with it.

In *The School of Rock* (2003), Miranda Cosgrove's Summer Hathaway has no need to match Jack Black's exuberance to hold our attention. Richard Linklater allows the children to be unimpressed by him, and Cosgrove makes good use of that freedom. Summer is the ambitious band manager, with a job to take seriously even when the adult beside her is being ridiculous. We laughed at the contrast between her seriousness and his excess; she gets her share of the joke without chasing the biggest laugh. The story is predictable, but the respect for the children makes the comedy worth returning to.

The television years kept her close to precocious family comedy, first as Megan Parker in *Drake & Josh* (2004–2007), then as Carly Shay in *iCarly* (2007–2012). The danger with such a recognisable place in comedy is that casting can become a habit, regardless of what an actor might offer elsewhere. Her return as Carly in *iCarly* (2021–2023), also as an executive producer, sits alongside the adult romantic-comedy lead of Emma in *Mother of the Bride* (2024). The useful question for us is how much those parts ask of her comic timing.

Voice work has offered continuity, with the responsible eldest daughter Margo in *Despicable Me* (2010) and its sequels. Yet *Despicable Me 4* (2024) gives her a new school and scarcely enough time for that to matter. Tiffany Hillkurtz's editing keeps scenes moving by ending them with their gags, which is efficient until we want to care about somebody. Margo's school story is one of several competing strands, alongside Lucy's hairdressing and the neighbours' heist plot. The film can be funny, but Cosgrove cannot do much with a part it keeps leaving behind.

We would like to see her given another character with Summer's determination, and enough time for that character to become awkward or demanding. There is no need to force a dramatic departure from family comedy when a sharper part within it could ask more of her. Start with *The School of Rock* for the pleasure of watching her hold her own beside a leading man who is hardly keeping quiet.

## Biography

Miranda Taylor Cosgrove is an American actress, singer and producer. She was born on 14 May 1993 in Los Angeles, California.

Cosgrove began her career with television commercials and made her film debut as Summer Hathaway in *School of Rock* (2003). She rose to prominence playing Megan Parker in the Nickelodeon series *Drake & Josh* (2004–2007) and starred as Carly Shay in *iCarly* (2007–2012). She has voiced Margo in the *Despicable Me* animated films, including *Despicable Me 4* (2024).

In 2012 she was listed by Guinness World Records as the highest-paid child actress. She has also hosted the CBS series *Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove* (2019–present).

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *Despicable Me 4* (2024), Fi1m 55, as Margo (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-4.md)
- *Despicable Me 3* (2017), Fi1m 55, as Margo (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-3.md)
- *Despicable Me 2* (2013), Fi1m 71, as Margo (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-2.md)
- *Despicable Me* (2010), Fi1m 74, as Margo (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me.md)
- *The School of Rock* (2003), Fi1m 84, as Summer Hathaway — [page](https://film.one/film/the-school-of-rock.md)

## Complete filmography (52)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Wrong Paris* (2025), as Dawn · Executive Producer
- *Despicable Me 4* (2024), as Margo (voice) — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-4.md)
- *Mother of the Bride* (2024), as Emma
- *Midnight Mission* (2024), as Margo Gru (voice)
- *Drugstore June* (2024), as Kelly
- *Minions & More Volume 1* (2022), as Margo (voice)
- *iCarly* (2021), series, as Carly Shay · Executive Producer
- *The iCarly Reunion* (2021), Executive Producer
- *North Hollywood* (2021), as Rachel
- *3022* (2019), as Lisa Brown
- *Minion Scouts* (2019), as Margo (voice)
- *Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies* (2019), as Margo (voice)
- *Happier* (2018), Actor
- *The Secret Life of Kyle* (2017), as Margo (voice)
- *Despicable Me 3* (2017), as Margo (voice) — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-3.md)
- *Crowded* (2016), series, as Shea Moore
- *The Intruders* (2015), as Rose Halshford
- *Despicable Me 2: 3 Mini-Movie Collection* (2014), as Marge
- *Illumination 7 Mini-Movie Collection* (2014), as Margo
- *Training Wheels* (2013), as Margo (voice)
- *The Goldbergs* (2013), series, as Elana Reid
- *Despicable Me 2* (2013), as Margo (voice) — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me-2.md)
- *iParty with Victorious* (2011), as Carly Shay
- *Despicable Me Presents: Minion Madness* (2010), as Margo (voice)
- *Home Makeover* (2010), as Margo (voice)
- *iCarly: iStart a Fan War* (2010), as Carly Shay
- *Despicable Me* (2010), as Margo (voice) — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/despicable-me.md)
- *7 Secrets with Miranda Cosgrove* (2010), as Carly Shay
- *The Wild Stallion* (2009), as Hanna Mills
- *BrainSurge* (2009), series, Actor
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Sloan Burchfield — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *iCarly: iFight Shelby Marx* (2009), as Carly Shay
- *Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh* (2008), as Megan Parker
- *iCarly: iGo to Japan* (2008), as Carly Shay
- *iCarly* (2007), series, as Carly Shay, Theme Song Performance
- *The Naked Brothers Band* (2007), series, as Miranda Cosgrove
- *Just Jordan* (2007), series, as Lindsey Chandler
- *What's New Scooby-Doo? Vol. 10: Monstrous Tails* (2006), as Miranda Wright (voice) (archive footage)
- *Keeping Up with the Steins* (2006), as Karen Sussman
- *Drake & Josh Go Hollywood* (2006), as Megan Parker
- *Yours, Mine & Ours* (2005), as Joni North
- *Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie* (2005), as Munch (voice)
- *Zoey 101* (2005), series, as Paige Howard
- *Linklater: St. Richard of Austin* (2004), as (Footage from 'School of Rock')
- *Unfabulous* (2004), series, as Cosmina
- *Drake & Josh* (2004), series, as Megan Parker
- *The School of Rock* (2003), as Summer Hathaway — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-school-of-rock.md)
- *Lilo & Stitch: The Series* (2003), series, as Sarah (voice), Girl (voice)
- *What's New, Scooby-Doo?* (2002), series, as Miranda Wright / Stacy (voice)
- *Smallville* (2001), series, as Five-Year-Old Lana (voice) (uncredited) — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/smallville.md)
- *Grounded for Life* (2001), series, as Jessica
- *Untitled iCarly Movie*, as Carly

## Gallery

- ![Miranda Cosgrove](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-91dc21320d55.jpg) Miranda Cosgrove — NickRewind, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Miranda_Cosgrove_NickRewind_2022.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Cast members of the Nickelodeon TV program "iCarly" sign autographs for fans before touring the attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) Jan. 11, 2012, at Naval ](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-a236b98de77e.jpg) Cast members of the Nickelodeon TV program "iCarly" sign autographs for fans before touring the attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) Jan. 11, 2012, at Naval  — MC2 Peter D. Blair, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Cast_members_of_the_Nickelodeon_TV_program_%22iCarly%22_sign_autographs_for_fans_before_touring_the_attack_submarine_USS_Hartford_%28SSN_768%29_Jan_120111-N-OV358-120.jpg/1280px-thumbnail.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michelle Obama with iCarly actors during an interview segment on Jan. 13, 2012, at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Va.](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-af49e973285a.jpg) Michelle Obama with iCarly actors during an interview segment on Jan. 13, 2012, at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Va. — United States Department of Defense photo by Lisa Daniel, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Michelle_Obama_with_iCarly_actors_%28sitting%29.jpg/1280px-Michelle_Obama_with_iCarly_actors_%28sitting%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Miranda Cosgrove](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-ba5396b6bf08.jpg) Miranda Cosgrove — Image via TMDB
- ![Miranda Cosgrove](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-6b227894cd22.jpg) Miranda Cosgrove — Image via TMDB
- ![Miranda Cosgrove](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-8afc28b94274.jpg) Miranda Cosgrove — Image via TMDB
- ![Miranda Cosgrove](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-3675401e0fda.jpg) Miranda Cosgrove — Image via TMDB
- ![Miranda Cosgrove](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-28554c20c77d.jpg) Miranda Cosgrove — Image via TMDB
- ![Miranda Cosgrove](https://film.one/media/person/11267/gallery-f75d4cb77a80.jpg) Miranda Cosgrove — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 8 won, 1 nominated

- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress 2022: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress (won), for *iCarly*
- Teen Choice Awards 2022: Teen Choice Awards (won)
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Series 2020: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Series (nominated)
- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie 2014: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie (won), for *Despicable Me 2*
- Meus Prêmios Nick 2013: Meus Prêmios Nick (won), for *iCarly*
- Alliance of Women Film Journalists 2011: Alliance of Women Film Journalists (won), for *Despicable Me*
- Common Sense Media 2011: Common Sense Media (won)
- Gracie Awards 2011: Gracie Awards (won), for *iCarly*
- Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress 2009: Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress (won), for *iCarly*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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