Miranda Cosgrove is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Born on May 14, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, she rose to fame as a child star. Cosgrove is best known for her starring role as Megan Parker in the Nickelodeon sitcom “iCarly,” which aired from 2007 to 2012. She has also appeared in films like “Despicable Me” and “Crowded.” In addition to her acting career, Cosgrove has released several successful albums, including “Spazzhazza” and “High Maintenance.” She has been nominated for multiple awards, including a Teen Choice Award and a Young Artist Award.