Gerald William Trainor was born on the 21st January 1977, in San Diego, California, USA of Caucasian descent. He is an actor, comedian as well as voice actor well known under the name of Jerry Trainor, for his roles of Crazy Steve in the television series “Drake & Josh” (2004 – 2007), Spencer Shay in “iCarly” (2007–2012), and Dudley Puppy in “TUFF Puppy” (2010 – 2015). Jerry Trainor has been active in the entertainment industry since 1999.
How much is the net worth of Jerry Trainor? It has been estimated that the outright size of his wealth is as much as $1.5 million as of early 2016, with the main sources of his income being film and television.
Jerry Trainor Net Worth $1.5 Million
Trainor was born into the family of William Trainor and Madelyn McNenly, and grew up in his hometown of San Diego. He studied improvisation as well as theatre respectively at the Groudlings school, Los Angeles and University of California, Santa Barbara.
William debuted as an actor with the role of Eric in the television series “Undressed” (2000). Afterwards, he appeared in episodes of many series including “Malcolm in the Middle” (2001), “My Wife and Kids” (2002), “Angel” (2002), “ER” (2002) and “Crossing Jordan” (2004). Then, he received the recurring role of crazy Steve in the sitcom “Drake & Josh” (2004 – 2007). Following that, the main role of Spencer Shay landed in teen series “iCarly” (2007 – 2012) not only increased the net worth of Jerry Trainor significantly, but also made him famous. The actor was nominated for six awards, two of which he won: Australian Kids’ Choice Award as well as UK Kids’ Choice Award. The previously mentioned role Jerry landed in other TV production series “iGo to Japan” (2008) and television film “Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh” (2008). What is more, Trainor debuted as a voice actor in the animated television series created by Butch Hartman, “T.U.F.F. Puppy” (2010 – 2015). For voicing Dudley Puppy Jerry was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award. In 2013, he starred in the sitcom “Wendell & Vinnie” created by Jay Kogen. On the whole, television roles have increased the net worth of Jerry Trainor considerably.
However, roles landed in various films have also added sums to the outright size of Trainor’s wealth. He landed small roles in the films “Donnie Darko” (2001) directed and written by Richard Kelly and “Evolution” (2001) directed by Ivan Reitman. Later, he landed roles in direct to video films “Bring It On Again” (2004) directed by Damon Santostefano and “Waking Dreams” (2004) directed and written by John Daschbach. Finally, he starred in the film “Best Player” (2011) directed by Damon Santostefano.
In the personal life of the actor, Jerry Trainor was dating with Hannah Stewart, however, after a few years the couple split up, and Trainor is now in a long term relationship with Jessica Makinson. According to the latest news, Trainor was seen shopping for an engagement ring, and rumours circulated that the couple had secretly married, although Jerry has denied this.
Australian Kids' Choice Award, UK Kids’ Choice Award,
Nominations
Daytime Emmy Award,
Movies
Holiday Road, Best Player, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, IGo to Japan, Bring It On Again, Evolution, Donnie Darko, Wreckless Epic: The Journey to SXSW, Waking Dreams
I would never say coming to LA and trying to be an actor is easy. It's certainly not. But my philosophy has always been that the adventure is what makes it great. It's a challenge, but it's a good challenge.
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[on playing Spencer on iCarly] I threw myself into this role. Once the writers saw I would embrace whatever they threw at me, it was almost like a challenge to them to see what they could do to break me.
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My parents are just super cool. They were like, "Whatever you want to do, whatever you're good at, do it to the best of your ability and we're going to support you."
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I've always been a physical comedian. I've always been the gangly goofball who is awkwardly taller than everybody and will do anything to get a laugh.
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Fact
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While in high school, he was active in their school's drama program. He had roles in plays such as Pajama Game, The Matchmaker, Guys and Dolls, Up the Down Staircase, and Sugar.
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He knew high level math in high school and almost became an architect, but decided to go to college for theatre.
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He collects vinyl and comic books.
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USA: Recording new show Wendell And Vinnie [August 2013]
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Plays Spencer Shay in the Nickelodeon show iCarly (2007). [2008]
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project Lore, an online show [July 2008]
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Has a dog named Shoe. He is a rescue dog that is part Jindo.
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Has a sister named Liz.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
ER
2002
TV Series
Darius
Angel
2002
TV Series
Jared
My Wife and Kids
2002
TV Series
Trekkie Bowler
Evolution
2001
Tommy
Boston Public
2001
TV Series
Mitchell Friendly
Malcolm in the Middle
2001
TV Series
Guardsman
Donnie Darko
2001
Lanky Kid
Undressed
2000
TV Series
Eric
Cover Versions
2017
post-production
Travis
Bunsen Is a Beast
2017
TV Series
Commander Cone
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
2016
TV Series
Roy
Still the King
2016
TV Series
P.M.S. Leader
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2016
TV Series
Paul - Science Correspondent
2 Broke Girls
2016
TV Series
Lenin
T.U.F.F. Puppy
2010-2015
TV Series
Dudley Puppy / Citizen #3 / Man / ...
Living the Dream
2014
TV Movie
Cal Logan
Sam & Cat
2014
TV Series
Crazy Steve
Wendell and Vinnie
2013
TV Series
Vinnie Bassett
The Little Penguin Pororo's Racing Adventure
2013
Walter Featherbottom (voice)
iCarly
2007-2012
TV Series
Spencer Shay
The 1% Club
2012
Video short
Narrator (voice)
Simian Undercover Detective Squad
2012
TV Series
Kelly the Elastic Man / Heptagon Scientist
Victorious
2010-2012
TV Series
Spencer Shay / Audience member
Holiday Road
2012
Doug (segment "October")
Best Player
2011
TV Movie
Quincy
That Movie Show
2011
TV Series
iCarly 2: iJoin the Click
2010
Video Game
Spencer Shay (voice)
The Penguins of Madagascar
2010
TV Series
Eddie
iCarly
2009
Video Game
Spencer Shay
Wreckless Epic: The Journey to SXSW
2009
Kelly Kirkwood
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh
2008
TV Movie
Crazy Steve
iCarly: iGo to Japan
2008
TV Movie
Spencer Shay
Pieces of Dolores
2007
Short
Bookstore clerk
iCarly Webisodes
2007
TV Mini-Series
Spencer Shay
Drake & Josh
2004-2007
TV Series
Crazy Steve
Waking Dreams
2007
Andrew
Miranda Cosgrove: Leave It All to Me
2007
Video short
Spencer
Crossing Jordan
2004-2005
TV Series
Brian from A.V. / Brian - A.V. Guy / Brian the AV Guy
Bring It on Again
2004
Video
Smug Guy
Wrong Hollywood Number
2003
Short
Bailey Warren
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wendell and Vinnie
2013
TV Series producer - 10 episodes
T.U.F.F. Puppy
2013
TV Series co-producer - 1 episode
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
iCarly
2012
TV Series 2 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
iCarly
2010-2011
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sam & Cat
2014
TV Series
Himself
The Little Penguin Pororo's Racing Adventure: Giving the Characters a Voice
2014
Video documentary short
Conan
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2013
2013
TV Special
Himself
Big Morning Buzz Live
2013
TV Series
Himself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012
2012
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Favorite TV Sidekick
iCarly
2010-2011
TV Series
Himself / Spencer Shay
TeenNick Halo Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself
Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play: Get Your Game On
2011
TV Movie
Himself
Piper's Picks TV
2010-2011
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010
2010
TV Special
Himself
Celebrity Liar
2010
TV Series
Himself
7 Secrets with Miranda Cosgrove
2010
TV Movie documentary
Spencer Shay
The Teen Choice Awards 2009
2009
TV Special
Himself
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
2009
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009
2009
TV Special
Himself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2013
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program
T.U.F.F. Puppy (2010)
2012
Blimp Award
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
Favorite TV Sidekick
iCarly (2007)
2010
Blimp Award
Kids' Choice Awards, Australia
The Laugh Out Loud Award
iCarly (2007)
2009
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Actor: Comedy
iCarly (2007)
Known for movies
iCarly (2007-2012) as Spencer Shay / Himself
Donnie Darko (2001) as Lanky Kid
T.U.F.F. Puppy (2010-2015) as Dudley Puppy / American Eagle / Citizen #3 / Dr. R