Born on November 18, 1992, in Glendale, California, Nathan Karl Kress is an American actor, director, and former child model. He is the son of Steven M. Kress and Rita Kress and was raised alongside two brothers, both of whom have also been involved in the entertainment industry. Kress is of German, Northern Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry.
Kress developed an interest in acting at the age of four, when he was signed by a talent agent. He began working in television commercials and voice-over roles, quickly gaining early experience in performance. However, by the age of six, his parents decided to put a hold on his career to allow him a more conventional childhood and to prioritize his education. He returned to school for a few years, stepping back from the industry during that time.
At age eleven, a school play rekindled his passion for acting. He starred as the lead in “The Emperor,” a role that received acclaim from peers and faculty alike. Inspired by the positive feedback, Kress committed to pursuing acting more seriously. He began homeschooling after completing fifth grade to focus more intensely on his burgeoning career.
Kress made his television debut in 2005 on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he participated in comedy sketches, including playing a young version of Simon Cowell. That appearance helped springboard his career in television. He gained significant attention in 2007 when he was cast as Freddie Benson in Nickelodeon's hit teen sitcom iCarly, a role that brought him international recognition.
In addition to iCarly, Kress made guest appearances on several other TV series. His credits include House (2005) as Scott, Shuriken School (2006) as the voice of Eizan Kaburagi, Without a Trace (2007) as young Barry, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2007) as Jamie, and Drake & Josh (2007) as Toplin. That year, he also appeared in Notes from the Underbelly as young Andrew.
In the years following iCarly, Kress continued to expand his resume with roles in shows such as Glenn Martin, DDS (2010) as Don, True Jackson, VP (2010) as Prince Gabriel, The Penguins of Madagascar (2010) as the voice of Ronald, and Victorious (2011) reprising his role as Freddie Benson. He later appeared as himself on Game Shakers (2016) and Figure It Out (2012), and acted in Mr. Young (2013) as Pete and Major Crimes (2014) as Tyler Lang.
| Birth Date: | 18 Nov, 1992 |
| Age: | 27 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Glendale |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
