'SNL' Star Taran Killam Says TV Relationship with Amanda Bynes Was 'Very Important ... in My Life'
- Taran Killam recently joined hosts Dana Carvey and David Spade on the Fly on the Wall podcast to reflect on his early acting experiences and his connection to Amanda Bynes.
- Killam credited his first TV job on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show, which aired from 1999 to 2002, as a critical starting point for his acting career and personal growth.
- He reflected on his close connection with Bynes during that period, mentioning their collaboration on the film Big Fat Liar, and lauded her exceptional talent by likening her to legendary performers Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett.
- Killam shared that his acting career began when he was cast on her show during the final week of high school, describing it as his first professional role and a significant step into adult acting.
- He described the relationship with Bynes as very important both personally and professionally, noting it helped launch subsequent acting opportunities for him.
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'SNL' Star Taran Killam Credits Amanda Bynes for Helping His Career
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'SNL' star Taran Killam says TV relationship with Amanda Bynes was 'very important ... in my life'
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Saturday Night Live alum Taran Killam got candid recently about a “very important relationship” on one of his first-ever TV gigs, which he says helped launched his career. In a recent appearance on Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Killam credited his early days on The Amanda Show as a stepping stone to the acting jobs that came after. He also reminisced about his close-knit relationship with the show’…
'SNL' alum Taran Killam says Amanda Bynes is 'very important relationship' to him
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SNL star Taran Killam says TV relationship with Amanda Bynes was very important ... in my life
Saturday Night Live alum Taran Killam got candid recently about a “very important relationship” on one of his first-ever TV gigs, which he says helped launched his career. In a recent appearance on Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Killam credited his early days on The […]
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