Taran Killam
Biography
Taran Killam, an accomplished American actor, was born on April 1, 1982, in Culver City, California. He has made a significant mark on television with notable appearances in shows such as The Amanda Show, How I Met Your Mother, MADtv, New Girl, Saturday Night Live, and Single Parents. Killam also gained attention for his role as a teenage pop sensation in the 2004 Disney Channel Original Movie, Stuck in the Suburbs.
In addition to his television work, he lends his voice to the lead character in the PBS animated series, Nature Cat, captivating young audiences with his vibrant performance. Killam took to the Broadway stage as King George III in the acclaimed musical Hamilton, showcasing his versatility in the performing arts. His tenure in this role concluded on April 13, 2017, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, marking a memorable chapter in his career.
On the personal front, Killam has been happily married to fellow actress Cobie Smulders since September 8, 2012. Together, the couple shares the joys of parenthood with their two children, balancing family life with their thriving careers in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023 • Self
12 Years a Slave
2013
River Wild
2023 • Gray
The Heat (2013)
2013 • Adam
Killing Gunther
2017 • Blake
My Best Friend's Girl
2008 • Josh
Just Married
2003 • Dickie McNerney
Casual Encounters
2016 • Justin Davis
Stuck in the Suburbs
2004 • Jordan Cahill
All Nighter
2017 • Gary
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
2023 • Self
Katt Williams: American Hustle
2007 • Executive
Night School (2018)
2018 • Stewart
Stumble
2025 • Boone E. Potter
High Potential
2024 • Ludo Radovic
The Awesomes
2013 • Frantic (voice)
Nature Cat
2015 • Fred / Nature Cat (voice)
Dallas & Robo
2018 • Bright Eyes
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
2023 • Hap (voice)