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Amanda Bynes Profile |
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Birth Date: April 3, 1986
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Birth Place: Thousand Oaks, California, USA
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Birth Name: Amanda Laura Bynes
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Height: 5'8"
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Biography |
Amanda Bynes was born on April 3, 1986 in Thousand
Oaks, California. One could perhaps attribute her flair for
comedy to her father, Rick, a dentist and comedy enthusiast
who encouraged Amanda and her siblings to perform.
As a young thespian, Bynes starred in community productions
of plays like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Music Man and The
Secret Garden, and became initiated into the art of getting
laughs during classes at comedy "camps" like The Comedy
Store and the Laugh Factory, both in Los Angeles. At the age
of 10, she performed at a Laugh Factory kids' comedy
showcase and was immediately approached by an executive from
the Nickelodeon television network. And the laughs haven't
stopped since.
the spotlight kid
Nickelodeon cast Bynes in a sketch-comedy series called All
That, where she frequently stole the show from her fellow
cast members. She became well known for her spirited role in
"Ask Ashley," a sketch about an advice columnist. Audiences
began to remark -- as they still do today -- that she has a
knack for comic timing, in the vein of female comedic greats
like Lucille Ball and Tracey Ullman.
After four great years on the program -- during which time
she won no less than four Kids' Choice awards -- she was
awarded her own show, appropriately titled The Amanda Show.
Essentially, it was All That, with all Amanda. For three
seasons it was the highest-rated live-action show on
Nickelodeon.
growing up in stitches
As with many young stars, Bynes' career has benefited from
the influence of a mentor. Dan Schneider was the creator of
both of her hit Nickelodeon shows, so it follows that he was
the impetus and screenwriter behind Big Fat Liar, her 2002
film debut. Although Frankie Muniz from TV's Malcolm in the
Middle was the movie's star attraction, audiences agree that
Amanda's character was the funnier one, thanks to her
physical comedy and hilarious impersonations.
Meanwhile, she was moving into the spotlight on her own. In
2002, the WB network began airing the sitcom What I Like
About You, which had been in the works for some time as a
vehicle for Amanda. She stars as a teenage girl who moves in
with her older sister in New York City and naturally, turns
her sister's world upside down.
still on the rise
In 2003, Amanda could be seen in her first leading role (in
only her second film), in What a Girl Wants, about an
American teen in search of her father in London, England.
Amanda drives a Honda Accord, lives with her family in
Ventura County, California, and, though she would like to
someday study business at UCLA (she's a straight-A student,
no less), has no plans on slowing the fast acceleration of
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Other
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Lives in Ventura County, California, with her Dad, Rick, who
is a dentist; her Mom, Lynn, who works in her father's
dental office, and her 20-year-old sister, Jillian. She also
has a 29-year-old brother, Tommy, who is a chiropractor.
Is a straight-A student.
Had her own variety show at age 13.
Owns a Honda Accord.
Her mother's family lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Her father is from Chicago, Illinois.
Favorite subject is English.
Has two dogs: Tootsie Roll (golden labrador) and Betty Boop
(Australian shepherd); three cats, Subbie, Dubbie and Tiger;
and a fish named Bella.
Shares the same birthday as her "What I Like About You"
(2002) co-star Jennie Garth, as well as Eddie Murphy, Alec
Baldwin and Wayne Newton.
Her brother, Tommy, was a student at Thousand Oaks High
School.
Appeared in her first television commercial for Nestle's
Buncha Crunch candy at age 7.
At the age of 7, had been in community plays starring in
"Annie" at the Camarillo Youth Center. Her first rave
reviews appeared when a reviewer from Ventura Star newspaper
called her "sensational" as Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird"
(at the Arts Council Center in Thousand Oaks) and "even more
impressive" in the lead as Mary in "The Secret Garden" (at
the Conejo Players Theater).
Shoe size is 9.
Her father attended USC.
Had a lemon tree in her family's backyard.
Graduated from Thousand Oaks High, Class of 2004.
Favorite lip glosses: Prescriptives Gloss, Lancôme Juicy
Tubes.
At 17, she was rated 2003's 3rd hottest teen female star.
Favorite drink is Coke.
Likes roses.
Favorite fashion designer: Narciso Rodríguez.
Has about eight Juicy Couture outfits (2003).
Wears contact lenses.
Rank at #33 on the E! 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up
(2005)
Enjoys reading Memoirs of A Geisha.
She currently (2006) drives a 2005 white Lexus SC430.
She currently (2006) lives in an apartment in Hollywood,
California with her dog Midge.
Her inspirations came from Bette Midler and Lucille Ball.
Is good friends with Frankie Muniz.
She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less
fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign. |
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