Here's How Old the "iCarly" Cast Were When the Show Originally Aired

Updated on 8/11/2022 at 12:55 PM

It's hard to find a modern-day teenage or high school TV show that is portrayed by a full cast of actual teenage actors. But "iCarly" cast real teens battling puberty and first crushes, making Carly, Freddie, and Sam extremely relatable to legions of young fans. It was like watching a show about your way cooler friends who had access to their very own computer and a sweet attic. Although "iCarly" ended in 2012 (with Miranda Cosgrove's iconic finale dress), it's impossible to forget the show's original cast.

But while fans may have loved the magic the costars made on screen, Jennette McCurdy revealed in her new memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died," that being famous at a young age was anything but a dream. In the book, released Aug. 9, McCurdy explained she never wanted to be an actor or star and often feels trapped by her legacy as Sam. She also explained that the trauma from doing the show was a major reason she didn't return for the 2021 "iCarly" reboot. However, McCurdy did reveal in the book that she and Cosgrove were genuinely very close during filming the original series.

Read on to remember where every member of the "iCarly" cast was when the show made its Nickelodeon debut in 2007.

How Old Was Jerry Trainor on "iCarly"?

"Drake & Josh" superfans may know Jerry Trainor as Crazy Steve, but to us, he's Carly Shay's beloved older brother, Spencer. When the pilot episode for "iCarly" aired, he was 30 years old, making him the oldest member of the cast.

How Old Was Jennette McCurdy on "iCarly"?

At 15 years old, Jennette McCurdy was the eldest of the "iCarly" web show trio. Prior to the series, McCurdy made numerous television appearances on a variety of shows like "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Will & Grace." Two years before she made audiences laugh as Sam Puckett on "iCarly," McCurdy landed a small role on "Zoey 101" as Trisha Kirby, a troublemaking student at Pacific Coast Academy.

How Old Was Nathan Kress on "iCarly"?

Nathan Kress was 14 years old when "iCarly" debuted on television, making him roughly six months older than his costar Miranda Cosgrove. His role as Freddie Benson was the actor's first major television gig, though he did play an extra in one episode of "Drake & Josh" in 2007.

How Old Was Miranda Cosgrove on "iCarly"?

Miranda Cosgrove was 14 years old when "iCarly" originally aired on Nickelodeon. As the show was beginning, her role as Megan, the infamous little sister on "Drake & Josh," was coming to an end. The finale for "Drake & Josh" aired in September 2007, which was around the same time "iCarly" premiered. That year, Cosgrove also guest starred in an episode of "Zoey 101" as Paige Howard, an extremely intelligent student.

How Old Was Noah Munck on "iCarly"?

The youngest of the bunch, Noah Munck was 11 years old when he joined the "iCarly" cast as the hilarious Gibby Gibson. "iCarly" was his first big TV credit. While Gibby started off as a recurring character, he eventually became a series regular after the show entered its fourth season.