Meet Tom Cosgrove, Miranda Cosgrove’s father! His Biography, Age, Work

Miranda (Taylor) Cosgrove is known for her television career, especially her work in comedy production, commercials and hosting. The 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 introduces them to her fans. So, in this article, we will tell you all about her dad, Tom, and a little about her mom.

Meet Tom Cosgrove, Miranda Cosgrove’s father

Despite Miranda Cosgrove’s growing fame over the years, not much is known about her parents, including her father. Here’s what we just learned about him.

Miranda’s father is Tom Cosgrove. It can be said that he is a proud father. But there was a time during the early days of Miranda’s career when they really doubted her joining the entertainment industry. They never thought that at one point their daughter would become the second highest paid child actress on television.

Miranda was just three years old when she was discovered by her talent agent while singing and dancing at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Flavors of LA Of course she lives with her parents. The agent approached them and talked to them about Miranda’s potential, and gave them his contacts.

Anyway, speaking specifically about Miranda and her father’s relationship, they have been “best friends” since the day she was born (May 14, 1993). “I’m so lucky to have him as my dad,” Miranda has said repeatedly on social media. Miranda also talks about her “hilarious” dad helping her learn her lines at dawn, how he cooks lobster and how he’s always ready with his toolbox to fix anything, dad fun.

Is Tom Cosgrove still married to Miranda Cosgrove’s mother?

Correct. As of 2023, it appears that Tom Cosgrove is still married to Miranda’s mother Criss (née Casey).

Speaking of Criss, she is the daughter of William F. Casey, AKA Bill, (died December 2010) and Ann of Downey, California. Her grandparents William and Mary Casey were also natives of California (Clovis).

Together, Criss and Tom contributed to their daughter’s Irish, English and French heritage.

Growing up as a child actress, Miranda spent more time with her parents than any average teenager because she had to be escorted by one of them to work. Therefore, she always thought she would be happy leaving them after joining the University of California. But the opposite has happened. After moving away, Miranda really missed them. It was interesting at first but later became boring. So, during college, she divided her time between her home and her parents’ home. And after finishing college, she started living with them again.

Together, 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.

Age of Tom Cosgrove

Tom Alan Cosgrove was born in 1951. Thus, he will be 71 years old in 2022.

As for his wife, Criss, AKA Christina J Cosgrove or even Chris, she will turn 69 in 2022.

Tom Cosgrove’s work

Tom Cosgrove, after studying at Harvard University, seems to have always been passionate about the dry cleaning business. Even to this day he continues to be the owner of the named company Crestmont dry cleaner located at 2255 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, California.

On his Facebook, Tom also mentioned being a star manager of the Nickelodeon channel. Besides that 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. However, he can be found on Facebook ‘Tom Cosgrove’. The last time he updated his profile picture was in 2012, though.

Related FAQs

  • When is Tom Cosgrove’s birthday?

Tom Cosgrove’s birthday is in July. However, the exact date is still unknown.

His wife Criss also has her birthday in the same month.

  • Where does Tom Cosgrove come from?

Tom Cosgrove originally hails from Downey, California. However, as of 2023, he resides in Los Angeles, California.

  • Who are Tom Cosgrove’s parents?

At the time of this writing, nothing is known about Tom Cosgrove’s parents. So instead, let us tell you a few things about his late in-laws.

Tom’s mother-in-law is Lois Ann Casey. She passed away 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 began her successful career at the age of 40, to be exact, working with the California Field Ironworkers as a medical claims department manager, after raising a family. She also enjoys being a grandmother, gardening, and taking daily walks.

Speaking of William, he grew up on a farm on Shepherd and Willow Avenue with his five siblings, John Casey of Fresno, Mary Abate (deceased), Helen Casey, of Fresno, Phil Casey of Indianapolis, Print. and Nora Casey Garcia of Fresno. He attended Garfield Elementary School, Clovis High School, graduated in 1951 and worked at Crowell’s Garage in Clovis, California. Then, from 1953 to 1956, he served in the United States Army in Korea. He settled in Downey, California, where he owned and operated Casey’s Auto Service in South Gate.

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