Noah Munck facts for kids
Noah Bryant Munck (born May 3, 1996) is an American actor, musician, and YouTuber. He is famous for playing Gibby in the Nickelodeon show iCarly. He also played Rob Smith in the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs.
Besides acting, Noah makes music under the names Sadworldbeats and Noah Praise God. He also creates funny videos for his YouTube channel.
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Early Life and Education
Noah Bryant Munck was born in Mission Viejo, California. He is the oldest of five children. His father, Greg Munck, is a pastor at a church in Laguna Hills.
While he was filming iCarly, Noah was also part of his school's drama program. One of his brothers, Ethan Munck, also acted on iCarly. Ethan played Gibby's younger brother, Guppy, in five episodes. In 2014, Noah started studying cinema and media arts at Biola University.
Acting Career
iCarly and Gibby
In 2007, Noah Munck started acting in the Nickelodeon show iCarly. He played Gibby, a friend of the main characters Carly, Sam, and Freddie. At first, Gibby was a recurring character, meaning he appeared in many episodes but wasn't in every single one. Starting in the fourth season in 2010, Noah became a main cast member.
His role as Gibby was very popular. In 2011, he was nominated for a Kids' Choice Award for "Favorite TV Sidekick."
In 2013, there were plans for a new show called Gibby. It would have been a spin-off from iCarly, with Noah as the main star. The show was about Gibby working at a community center and helping four middle-school students. However, the show was never made. Noah did play Gibby again in an episode of another spin-off, Sam & Cat, in 2014.
The Goldbergs
From 2014 to 2023, Munck had a recurring role in the ABC comedy show The Goldbergs. He played Rob Smith, one of Barry Goldberg's best friends. He appeared in over 100 episodes of the show. He also appeared as Rob in one episode of the spin-off series Schooled.
Music and YouTube
Making Electronic Music
Noah also creates electronic dance music under the name NoxiK. He released his first song, "Beginnings," in 2012. He shared his music on his YouTube account and on SoundCloud.
In 2013, he released a small album called an EP, titled Hotline. One of his most popular songs as NoxiK was "Killjoy." In 2014, he released his first official EP, Road Warrior.
YouTube Comedy
In 2016, Noah started a YouTube channel called Sadworld. The channel features strange and experimental comedy videos. The videos have a unique style with a mix of interesting images, glitches, and sounds. The channel has become very popular, with millions of views.
Noah often makes the music for his Sadworld videos himself. He releases this music under the name Sadworldbeats. He also works with friends on another YouTube channel called God's ..., which features similar long-form comedy videos.
Hip Hop Music
Starting in 2023, Noah began releasing experimental hip hop music under the name Noah Praise God. In this project, he focuses more on singing and rapping. His first song under this name was "Real Sharp," which came out with a music video on the Sadworld channel.
Helping Others
Noah Munck is a strong supporter of Camp Del Corazon. This is a summer camp on Catalina Island, California, for children who have heart conditions.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | All of Us | Player #1 | Episode: "Let's Go, Bobby, Let's Go!" |
2007–2012 | iCarly | Gibby | Recurring role (seasons 1–3); main role (seasons 4–6) |
2008 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Timmy O'Hallahan | Episode: "Saving Wiz Tech Part 1" |
Four Christmases | Screaming Kid | Film | |
2009 | Phineas and Ferb | Xavier | Voice role; episode: "Phineas and Ferb's Quantum Boogaloo" |
ER | Logan | Episode: "I Feel Good" | |
2011 | Bad Teacher | Tristan | Film |
2012 | Figure It Out | Himself | Panelist on the game show |
2013 | Nicky Deuce | Nicky Deuce | Television film |
Swindle | Darren Vader | Television film | |
Arrested Development | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
2014 | Sam & Cat | Gibby | Episode: "#SuperPsycho" |
2014–2023 | The Goldbergs | Rob Smith | Recurring role |
2019 | Schooled | Rob Smith | Episode: "Dr. Barry" |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
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2009 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series | iCarly (shared with the cast) | Nominated |
2010 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series | iCarly (shared with the cast) | Nominated |
Australian Kids' Choice Awards | LOL Award | iCarly (shared with the cast) | Won | |
2011 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Sidekick | iCarly | Nominated |