Miranda (Taylor) Cosgrove is known for her television career, especially her work in comedy productions, commercials, and hosting. This American actress, singer, and songwriter was included in Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” list last year (2022). Miranda comes from a small family and she rarely talks about them or shows them to her fans. So in this article, we will tell you all about her father, Tom, and a little about her mother.
Meet Tom Cosgrove, Miranda Cosgrove’s Father
Although Miranda Cosgrove has become increasingly famous over the years, we don’t hear much about her parents, including her father. Here’s what we do know about him.
Miranda’s father, Tom Cosgrove, is a proud father. But there was a time in Miranda’s early career when they were really skeptical about her going into show business. They never thought their daughter would become the second highest-paid child actress on television.
Miranda was just three years old when she was discovered by a talent agency while singing and dancing at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Taste of LA Of course she went with her parents. The agent came to meet them and talked to them about Miranda’s potential, and gave them his contacts.
Anyway, speaking specifically about Miranda and her father, they have been “best friends” since the day she was born (May 14, 1993). “I’m so lucky to have this man as my dad,” Miranda has said this many times on social media. Miranda has also talked about her “funny” dad helping her memorize lines at dawn, about him cooking lobster, and about him always being ready with his toolbox to fix anything, funny dad.
Is Tom Cosgrove Still Married to Miranda Cosgrove’s Mom?
Yes. As of 2023, it appears that Tom Cosgrove is still married to Criss (née Casey), Miranda’s mother.
Speaking of Criss, she is the daughter of William F. Casey, also known as Bill, (died December 2010) and Ann of Downey, California. Her grandparents, William and Mary Casey, were also natives of California (Clovis).
Criss and Tom together contributed Irish, English and French blood to their daughter.
Growing up as a child actress, Miranda spent more time with her parents than the average teenager because one of them had to escort her to work. So she always thought she would be happy to move away from them after going to the University of California. But the opposite happened. After moving away, Miranda really missed them. It was fun at first, but it quickly became boring. So during college, she split her time between her home and her parents’ home. And after college, she started living with them again.
Tom, Criss, and Miranda are a family of three. Miranda has said this many times that she is an only child and that she was homeschooled from sixth grade on.
Tom Cosgrove’s age
Tom Alan Cosgrove was born in 1951. So he turned 71 in 2022.
As for his wife Criss, also known as Christina J Cosgrove or Chris, she turned 69 in 2022.
Tom Cosgrove’s work
Tom Cosgrove, after attending Harvard University, seems to have always been involved in the dry cleaning business. Even to this day, he is the owner of a company called Crestmont Dry Cleaning Service located at 2255 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, California.
On his Facebook, Tom also mentioned that he is a star manager at Nickelodeon. Besides, he also quoted “I take care of my daughter, Miranda”.
Meanwhile, Tom’s wife is said to be a housewife.
Is Tom Cosgrove on Instagram?
Tom Cosgrove is not on Instagram as of 2023. But, he can be found on Facebook under the name ‘Tom Cosgrove’. Even here, the last time he updated his profile picture was in 2012.
Related FAQs
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What is Tom Cosgrove’s birthday?
Tom Cosgrove’s birthday is in July. However, it is unclear exactly when.
His wife, Criss, also has a birthday in the same month.
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Where is Tom Cosgrove from?
Tom Cosgrove is originally from Downey, California. However, as of 2023, he resides in Los Angeles, California.
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Who are Tom Cosgrove’s parents?
At the time of writing, there is no information about Tom Cosgrove’s parents. So, we will tell you a few things about his late wife’s parents.
Tom’s mother-in-law was Lois Ann Casey. She died on November 21, 2015, at her home in Seal Beach, California, at the age of 83. She was born in Okemah, Oklahoma, and was married to her husband, William Casey, for 60 years. They lived in Downey, California, where they raised their family.
Lois, to be exact, began her successful career at age 40, working with the California Field Ironworkers as a manager in the medical claims department, after raising a family. She also enjoys being a grandmother, gardening, and taking daily walks.
William grew up on a farm at Shepherd Road and Willow Avenue with his five siblings, John Casey of Fresno, Mary Abate (deceased), Helen Casey, of Fresno, Phil Casey of Indianapolis, In., and Nora Casey Garcia of Fresno. He attended Garfield Elementary School, Clovis High School, graduating in 1951, and worked at Crowell’s Garage in Clovis, California. He then served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1953 to 1956. He settled in Downey, California, where he owned and operated Casey’s Automotive Service in South Gate.