SNL Alum Taran Killam Credits Amanda Bynes for Launching Acting Career

Taran Killam, known for his work on Saturday Night Live, credits Amanda Bynes and their time together on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show as instrumental in launching his acting career. He described being cast on the show right after high school and how the experience helped him get an agent and start his "grown-up acting career." Killam also praised Bynes as "one of the most talented people" he has ever met, comparing her comedic skills to legends like Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett. He reflected on their friendship and collaboration, including their work together on the 2002 film Big Fat Liar. David Spade, co-host of the podcast where Killam shared these insights, also expressed admiration for Bynes, acknowledging the challenges she has faced in the entertainment industry. Other Nickelodeon alumni, like Kenan Thompson, have similarly expressed support for Bynes, highlighting her lasting impact on those who worked with her early in their careers.