10 Things You Didn't Know about Jennette McCurdy

Janet Michelle Faye McCurdy (born June 26, 1992) is an American film producer, singer-songwriter, podcast host, and former actress

McCurdy succeeds playing Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon sitcom iCarly (2007–2012)

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A role that won her four Kids' Choice Awards, among other accolades

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She reprized the character in her spin-off series Sam & Cat (2013–2014), after which she exited the network

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She has appeared in several other television series, including Malcolm in the Middle (2003–2005), Zoey 101 (2005), Lincoln Heights (2007). True Jackson, VP (2009–2010) and Victorious (2012)

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McCurdy produced, wrote and starred in his own web series called What's Next for Sarah

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Leading science-fiction series between (2015-2016) before leaving acting in 2017 to pursue a career in writing and directing

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From February to March 2020, her tragicomedy one-woman show I'm Glad My Mom Died was screened in theaters in Los Angeles and New York City

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The planning for further dates was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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In March 2021, McCurdy confirmed on his podcast Empty Inside that he had retired from acting and focused primarily on filmmaking

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