Taran Killam

Date of Birth: April 1, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Taran Killam is an American actor, comedian, and writer best known for his work on the television show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Born in Culver City, California, Killam displayed an early interest in performing arts, which led him to attend the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He further honed his skills at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Killam’s career began in earnest in the early 2000s with notable roles on television shows such as “Mad TV” and “The Amanda Show.” However, he gained significant recognition when he joined the cast of SNL in 2010, where he became known for his versatile impersonations and original characters. Killam stayed with SNL until 2016, leaving a lasting impact on the show’s legacy. In addition to his work on SNL, Killam has appeared in various films and television series, including “How I Met Your Mother,” “Scrubs,” and “12 Years a Slave.” He also made his directorial debut with the film “Killing Gunther” in 2017, in which he starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.

5 Interesting Facts about Taran Killam

1. Taran Killam was the youngest cast member ever to join “Mad TV” at the age of 19.

2. He is married to actress Cobie Smulders, best known for her role on “How I Met Your Mother.”

3. Taran Killam made his Broadway debut in the musical “Hamilton,” playing King George III.

4. He was a member of the Los Angeles-based improv group “The Groundlings.”

5. Killam voiced the character of Frantic in the animated series “The Awesomes.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Taran Killam

1. “I love doing impressions and I love making people laugh.”

2. “I think comedy is a really great way to deal with a lot of heavy things.”

3. “I always thought it would be fun to write something, but it never seemed realistic.”

4. “Humor has always been my way of dealing with everything.”

5. “Playing King George III in Hamilton was an absolute dream come true.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Taran Killam is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Taran Killam has two daughters with his wife Cobie Smulders. Their names are Shaelyn Cado Killam, born in 2009, and their second daughter, whose name has been kept private.