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Nathan Kress Biography

Birth Name:Nathan Karl Kress

Birth Place:Glendale, California, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • As a member of the Nickelodeon family, he often supports The Big Green Help and Make-A-Wish
  • Stated that he would one day like to attend UCLA, as his father attended there years ago and he has grown up a lifelong Bruins fan
  • Began his career as a child model from ages three to six after displaying his ability to memorize and replay cartoon episodes on his family's television
  • Known for his role as Freddie on the show "iCarly․"
  • Launched his professional acting career in age 11, where he eventually found a niche for voiceover work for various popular cartoons before landing his first on-screen role in 2005
  • Landed his role of Freddie on "iCarly" after filming for a scene for "Drake and Josh" which later got cut to avoid confusion to the audience

Awards

  • 2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 2009Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series: nominated
  • 2010Blimp Award-The Laugh Out Loud Award: nominated
  • 2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2010Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series: nominated
  • 2012Blimp Award-Favorite TV Sidekick: nominated
  • 2014Streamy Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2015IAWTV Award-Best Ensemble Performance (Comedy): nominated
  • 2022Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star (Family): nominated