Taran Killam is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is most famous for his work on TV shows like The Amanda Show, MADtv, and Saturday Night Live, among many others. Thanks to his comic timing and sense of humor, he was well-liked by the audience and became extremely popular on television.
Killam as well has also appeared in other TV shows and movies, including the likes of Stuck in the Suburbs, Night School, The Awesomes, Nature Cat, and Single Parents. Furthermore, he is also known for his portrayal of King George III in the Broadway production of Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. As of 2025, Taran Killam had a net worth of $25 million. So, who is Taran Killam? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Taran Killam Biography
Taran Killam was born on April 1, 1982, in Culver City, California, United States of America. He is currently 43 years old.
| Birth Name | Taran Hourie Killam |
| Nickname | Taran |
| Born | April 1, 1982 |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Birth Place | Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | English, Irish, and Scottish |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Cobie Smulders |
| Children | 2 |
Family
- Father: Worked at City Garage Theatre Group
- Mother: Catherine (Sing-Songwriter)
- Siblings: Taylor Killam (Brother) (Actor, Musical Artist)
- Relatives: Thomas Harold Killam, Jr. (Paternal Grandfather), Joanne Rice (Paternal Grandmother), Melvin Lars Light (Maternal Grandfather), Clara M. Bowe (Maternal Grandmother)
Education
Taran attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and then enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, to study musical theater. At the time, he became a member of the theater group, The Groundling.
He spent one year at the University of California before dropping out to pursue his dream as an actor.
Taran Killam Wife and Love Life
Taran Killam married Canadian actress Cobie Smulders after dating her for several years in 2012. They have two daughters together, Shaelyn Cado Killam (b. May 16, 2009) and Joelle (b. January 2015).
Body Statistics
| Height | 6 feet 0.5 inches or 184 cm |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Famous For
Taran Killam is one of the most popular names on television and has made several appearances throughout the course of his acting career. Of all the appearances he has done so far, his work as a series regular on Saturday Night Live is his career’s most defining role that took his career to the next level. Between 2010 and 2016, he appeared in 126 episodes of SNL.
Additionally, Killam has also appeared on How I Met Your Mother, Community, Scrubs, New Girl, Drunk History, AP Bio, MADtv, Stuck in the Suburbs and Single Parents.
Favorite Things
- Snack: Divine Bovine Tangy Teriyaki Turkey Jerky
- Book: Based on a True Story by Norm MacDonald
- Comic Book: Y: The Last Man Book One
- Singer: John Williams
- Saturday Night Live Host: Emma Stone
- Football Team: Los Angeles Rams
- Alcoholic Beverage: Dewar’s 12-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whiskey
Taran Killam Net Worth
The multi-talented actor started his career very early in life. Over the years, he has established himself as one of today’s most versatile actors. He has over 80 credits to his name. Thanks to his efforts at such a young age, he has achieved much success than many of his peers.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Taran Killam has a net worth of a staggering $25 million as of 2025.
Facts
At age 19, he became the youngest cast member hired on the TV show MADtv.
Killam was a member of the Los Angeles-based improvisational and sketch-comedy troupe the Groundlings until 2012.
In 2012, Killam co-starred with Kenan Thompson and Anne Hathaway in a short video, “The Legend of Mokiki and the Sloppy Swish”.
He was nominated for the Gold Derby Award twice, in 2012 and 2014, for his exceptional work in Saturday Night Live and 12 Years a Slave, respectively.
His wife is two days younger than he is.
He voiced several characters in the Kids’ TV series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures that aired on Disney+ for two seasons between 2023 and 2024.
In 2024, he was cast in the recurring role of Ludo Radovic alongside Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, and Deniz Akdeniz in the ABC sitcom High Potential.
His home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, was destroyed in the 2025 wildfire incident.