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Taran Killam, born on April 1, 1982 in Culver City, California, United States, is a film actor, comedian and television producer. That puts Taran Killam at 44 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and University of California, Los Angeles. Notable works include Saturday Night Live, Wild 'n Out and The Amanda Show.
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.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
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)
- Origin
- Culver City, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / comedian / television producer / writer / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Taran Killam born?
Taran Killam was born on April 1, 1982 and is 44 years old.
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.
Where did Taran Killam study?
Taran Killam attended University of California, Los Angeles.
What is Taran Killam known for?
Taran Killam's notable works include Saturday Night Live, Wild 'n Out, The Amanda Show.
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