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My Take
What strikes me about Taran Killam is how he bridges sketch comedy and the stage. I think of him first for his 2010 to 2016 run on Saturday Night Live, but the fact that he also stepped into Hamilton tells me he is a genuine performer, not just a sketch impressionist. His path through MADtv in his early twenties before SNL years later reads to me like a slow, patient climb rather than an overnight break. I also like that he writes and produces, which suggests someone who wants control over the material. To me he is a steady, versatile utility player whose range quietly outpaces his fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Taran Killam
- Name (Japanese)
- タラン・キラム
- Reading
- たらん・きらむ
- Born
- April 1, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Culver City, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / comedian / television producer / writer / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Saturday Night Live | — | |
| Notable work | Wild 'n Out | — | |
| Notable work | The Amanda Show | — | |
| Notable work | Hamilton | — | |
| Notable work | Stuck in the Suburbs | — | |
| Notable work | Single Parents | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Taran Killam born?
Born April 1, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Taran Killam from?
Taran Killam is from Culver City, California, United States.
What does Taran Killam do?
Taran Killam works as film actor, comedian, television producer, writer, television actor.
What is Taran Killam known for?
Notable works include Saturday Night Live, Wild 'n Out, The Amanda Show.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.