Miranda Taylor Cosgrove (born May 14, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing Megan Parker on the sitcom
Drake & Josh (2004–2007) and Carly Shay on the sitcom
iCarly (2007–2012) and its revival run (2021–2023), the latter of which she executive produced. She also voices Margo in the animated film series
Despicable Me (2010–present). The highest-paid child actor of 2012, her accolades include four
Kids' Choice Awards, two Young Artist Awards, and a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award. Cosgrove began her career at the age of seven, making several appearances in television commercials. Thereafter, she made her acting debut as Summer Hathaway in the comedy film
School of Rock (2003). In addition to her
Drake & Josh,
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