Nathan Kress
He grew up on screen, becoming the tech-savvy heart of a generation-defining Nickelodeon sitcom that turned internet culture into comedy.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American actor·Birthday: November 18·Millennials
Biography
Nathan Kress entered the entertainment industry almost as soon as he could walk, landing commercials and a voice role in a major film as a young child. After a deliberate break, he returned as a teenager, quickly becoming a familiar face on Nickelodeon. His defining role arrived when he was cast as Freddie Benson, the resourceful and lovelorn cameraman and tech genius on 'iCarly.' The show was a phenomenon, capturing the early era of online video and turning its young cast into stars. Kress navigated the transition from child actor to adult performer, directing episodes of the series' revival and building a career behind the camera as well, proving his depth extended far beyond the character that made him famous.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Nathan was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nathan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Nathan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played Freddie Benson across the original run and revival of the hit Nickelodeon series 'iCarly.'
- Received five Young Artist Award nominations for his performance on 'iCarly.'
- Directed multiple episodes of the Paramount+ revival of 'iCarly.'
- Voiced characters in the animated series 'Robot and Monster' and 'Pig Goat Banana Cricket.'
Did You Know?
He provided the voices for both Easy and Tough Pup in the film 'Babe: Pig in the City.'
He is an avid photographer and often shares his work on social media.
He married actress London Elise Moore in 2015.
“Directing is about solving problems on set to serve the story.”
