Jennette McCurdy
| Jennette McCurdy | |
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 McCurdy at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jennette Michelle Faye McCurdy |
| Born | June 26, 1992 |
| Origin | Garden Grove, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Actress, singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2000–present (actress) 2008–present (singer) |
| Labels | Your Tyme, Capitol Records Nashville |
| Website | jennettemccurdy.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 has also appeared in a number of notable television series, including True Jackson, VP; Malcolm in the Middle; and Lincoln Heights.
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[edit] Early life
Jennette McCurdy was born in Garden Grove, California,[1] and she 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.[2]
[edit] Career
[edit] Acting
McCurdy started her acting career in 2000 at the age of eight on MADtv.[3] 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 and Jerry Trainor, 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.[4]
[edit] Music
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.[5] The second single, "Homeless Heart", was released on May 19.[6] 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.[7] She met Cody Waters through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Another single, "So Close", was released in March 2009. In mid-2009, McCurdy signed with country music label Capitol Records Nashville.[8]
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.[9] "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 an bonus track. "Stronger" was later included on Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 35, released on August 31, 2010.[10]
McCurdy's second single, "Generation Love", was released as a digital download on March 22, 2011,[11] followed by its release to radio April 25, 2011.[12] Capitol Nashville will release McCurdy's debut album exclusively at clothing retailer Justice on January 24, 2012.[13] The album will be released to iTunes at a later date.[13] On the same day, Justice Stores announced that a "shipment error" had occurred with McCurdy's debut album. Due to this error, the album has been delayed with no immediate release date announced. [1]
[edit] 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)[14] 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.[15]
[edit] 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.[16]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Jennette McCurdy |
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[edit] EPs
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| US Country [17] |
US Heat [18] |
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| Not That Far Away |
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32 | 3 |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Peak position | Album |
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| US Country | |||
| 2010 | "Not That Far Away" | 58[19] | Not That Far Away (EP) |
| 2011 | "Generation Love" | 44[20] | Non-album single |
- Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Not That Far Away"[21] | Roman White |
| 2011 | "Generation Love"[22] |
[edit] Filmography
| 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 (Credited as Jannette McCurdy |
| 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 | Chris "Prodigy" Saunders | TV movie |
| 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", "Buseys take hostage" ( part of deweys class) |
| 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–present | iCarly | Samantha "Sam" Puckett | Main role |
| 2008 | True Jackson, VP | Pinky Turzo | Recurring role (2008–2010) 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, two-part crossover special with iCarly and Victorious |
| 2011 | Cupcake Wars | As Herself | Special Guest Judge |
[edit] Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2008 | Young Artist Award | "Best Performance in a TV Series, Supporting Young Actress" | iCarly | Nominated[23] |
| 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[24] | |
| 2011 | Kids' Choice Awards | "Favorite TV Sidekick" | iCarly | Won[25] |
| 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[26] | |
| Brazilian Kids' Choice Awards | "Funniest Character" | iCarly | Won[27] |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Jennette McCurdy Biography". Yahoo! TV. Yahoo! Inc.. http://tv.yahoo.com/jennette-mccurdy/contributor/1130097/bio;_ylt=ApAzdRd527x0hdS_mBYSlcS.o9EF. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ Hatch, Danielle. "sheSam on 'iCarly' – Peoria, IL". pjstar.com. http://www.pjstar.com/entertainment/x2067099627/sheSam-on-iCarly. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
- ^ "TV Roles". Jennette McCurdy's Official Website. http://www.jennettemccurdy.com/tvroles.html. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ UTA Signs Actress-Singer Jennette McCurdy, Deadline.com (Dec. 2, 2011)
- ^ "First Single “Not That Far Away” From Upcoming Debut Album". Jennettemccurdy.com. http://www.jennettemccurdy.com/news.html?item=9. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Homeless Heart – Single by Jennette McCurdy – Download Homeless Heart – Single on iTunes". itunes.apple.com. 2009-05-19. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=316244960&id=316244934&s=143444/. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
- ^ McCurdy, Jennette (2009-05-04). "New single". Jennette McCurdy's Official Website. http://jennettemccurdy.com/all-about-me/new-single/. Retrieved 2009-05-08.[dead link]
- ^ "Jennette McCurdy of Nickelodeon's iCarly Signs With Capitol Nashville". Country Music Television. 2009-07-08. http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1615535/jennette-mccurdy-of-nickelodeons-icarly-signs-with-capitol-nashville.jhtml. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
- ^ "Jennette McCurdy Lets Fans Help Decide Debut Single". The Boot. 2010-04-16. http://www.theboot.com/2010/04/16/jennette-mccurdy-songs/. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
- ^ 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, August 2, 2010 Monday 11:00 AM EST
- ^ ""Generation Love" is Now Available!". Jennettemccurdy.com. 2011-03-22. http://jennettemccurdy.com/news.html?item=26. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. http://www.allaccess.com/country/future-releases. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
- ^ a b "New Music In Justice Stores Tuesday, January 24!". Jennette McCurdy official website. 2012-01-18. http://jennettemccurdy.com/news.html?item=43.
- ^ McCurdy, Jennette. 25 Apr. 2009. Tweet. Twitter.com, Santa Monica, CA. Web.
- ^ "Starlight Children's Foundation – StarPower Ambassadors". Starlight.org. 2009-07-04. http://www.starlight.org/starpowerambassadors. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
- ^ McCurdy, Jennette (2011-06-11). "Off-Camera, My Mom’s Fight With Cancer". The Wall Street Journal. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/06/11/off-camera-my-moms-fight-with-cancer/?mod=google_news_blog. Retrieved 2011-06-11.
- ^ "Jennette McCurdy Album & Song Chart History – Country Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/jennette-mccurdy/chart-history/1015515. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
- ^ "Jennette McCurdy Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/jennette-mccurdy/chart-history/1015515?f=324&g=Albums. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
- ^ "Top Country Songs & Charts, Country Music Hits & Popular Country Music Charts". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs?chartDate=2010-07-24&begin=1&order=gainer#/charts/country-songs?chartDate=2010-07-10&order=gainer. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update". Billboard. 2011-05-16. p. 9. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/billboardbiz/photos/pdf/country_update_0516.pdf. Retrieved 2011-05-16.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Jennette McCurdy : Not That Far Away". Country Music Television. http://www.cmt.com/videos/jennette-mccurdy/552480/not-that-far-away.jhtml. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Jennette McCurdy: Generation Love". Country Music Television. http://www.cmt.com/videos/jennette-mccurdy/645367/generation-love.jhtml. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ 29th Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Accessed 2011-10-08.
- ^ 30th Annual Young Artist Awards. YoungArtistAwards.org. Accessed 2011-06-06.
- ^ 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Nominees and Winners. http://www.nick.com. Accessed 2011-08-27.
- ^ THE 2011 KCA WINNERS. http://www.nickelodeon.com.au. Accessed 2011-10-08.
- ^ Meus Prêmios Nick Brasil 2011 - Vencedores. http://meuspremiosnick.uol.com.br. Accessed 2011-10-15.
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- 1992 births
- Actors from California
- American child actors
- American child singers
- American country singers
- American female singers
- American film actors
- American pop singer-songwriters
- American television actors
- American voice actors
- Capitol Records artists
- Living people
- Musicians from California
- People from Garden Grove, California
