Nathan Karl Kress Biography: Parents, Siblings, Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Children, Wife, Movies

Nathan Karl Kress is a distinguished American actor, director, and former child model.

At three, he began his career in the entertainment industry, appearing in television commercials and providing voice work for characters like Easy and Tough Pup in Babe: Pig in the City (1998).

After a brief hiatus, Kress returned to acting around the age of 10, gaining early recognition through guest appearances on popular shows such as Drake & Josh.

He achieved widespread fame for his role as Freddie Benson on the hit Nickelodeon teen sitcom iCarly (2007–2012), a character he reprised in the show’s 2021 revival.

Profile

• Full Name: Nathan Karl Kress
• Stage Name: Nathan Karl Kress
• Born: 18 November 1992
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor, director, and former child model
• Height: 1.69 m
• Parents: Rita Kress, Steven M. Kress
• Siblings: Andrew Kress and Kevin Kress
• Spouse: London Elise Kress (m. 2015)
• Children: Rosie Carolyn Kress, Evie Elise Kress, and Lincoln William Kress
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life And Education

Nathan Karl Kress was born to parents Steven and Allison Kress on November 18, 1992, in Glendale, California. He has two brothers, Andrew and Kevin, who are uninvolved in the entertainment industry.

Raised in a home-schooling environment by his parents, Kress was able to focus on his emerging career in entertainment. While he is of European descent, details of his ethnicity and religion are not publicly known.

Career

At three, Nathan Kress began his career in the entertainment industry, starting as a child model and appearing in various television commercials.

One of his earliest acting roles included speaking Easy and Tough Pup in the film Babe: Pig in the City (1998). After a short hiatus from the industry, he returned to acting in 2005 with appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and other television productions.

In 2006, Kress gained attention for his guest role as Toplin on Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh. His performance impressed producer Dan Schneider, who later cast him as Freddie Benson in iCarly. Premiering in 2007, the show quickly became a cultural phenomenon, running until 2012.

Kress’s portrayal of Freddie earned him multiple Young Artist Award nominations and international recognition. During this time, he also took on roles in other Nickelodeon projects, such as Gym Teacher: The Movie and True Jackson, VP, while showcasing his range in series like CSI, Major Crimes, and Hawaii Five-0.

Following the original run of iCarly, Kress transitioned into film and voice work. He starred in the 2014 disaster film Into the Storm and appeared in the YouTube series Video Game High School.

He voiced Wedge Antilles in Disney XD’s Star Wars Rebels and JJ Jameson in Netflix’s Pinky Malinky. From 2021 to 2023, he returned to the role of Freddie in the iCarly revival on Paramount+, portraying a more mature version of the character.

In addition to acting, Kress has built a career as a director, debuting with Henry Danger in 2014 and later directing episodes of Game Shakers, further establishing his versatility and growth within the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @nathankress

Personal Life

Nathan Kress married actress London Elise Moore on November 15, 2015, in Los Angeles, after the two met while working together on the film Into the Storm (2014) and became engaged following a nine-month relationship.

The couple has since welcomed three children: their first daughter, Rosie Carolyn Kress, born on December 21, 2017; their second daughter, Evie Elise Kress, born on March 20, 2021; and their son, Lincoln William Kress, born in June 2023.

Filmography

Film:

• Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
• Chicken Little (2005)
• Pickled (2005)
• Magnus, Inc. (2007)
• Snowflake, the White Gorilla (2010)
• Into the Storm (2014)
• Tell Me How I Die (2016)
• Alexander IRL (2017)
• 8 Bodies (2017)
• Breaking Brooklyn (2018)

Television:

• iCarly (2007–2012, 2021–2023)
• Drake & Josh (2006)
• Gym Teacher: The Movie (2008)
• Faithful Jackson, VP (2010)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (guest appearance)
• Major Crimes (2014)
• Hawaii Five-0 (2014)
• Video Game High School (2014)
• Star Wars Rebels (2016–2017)
• Pinky Malinky (2018–2019)
• Henry Danger (2015–2019)
• Game Shakers (2016–2018)

Net Worth

Nathan Kress’s estimated net Worth is $1.5 million, earned primarily through his acting career, directing projects, and real estate investments. Best known for his role as Freddie Benson on iCarly and its reboot, he has also directed episodes of Henry Danger and voiced characters in series like Star Wars Rebels.