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Taran Killam, actor
Actor

Taran Killam: Movies & Box Office

films
12
on screen
2004–2023
box office
$333M
average score
58
Born
April 1, 1982 (age 44)
Birthplace
Culver City, California, U.S.
Full name
Taran Hourie Killam
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, comedian
Years active
1994-present
Spouses
Cobie Smulders
Children
2
Career at a glance

Taran Killam's Career in Numbers

Taran Killam's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Taran Killam works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Stuck in the Suburbs (2004) to River Wild (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Taran Killam Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 5
  3. 2020s 1

The 2010s were Taran Killam's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Taran Killam Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 3
  • Action 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Animation 1
  • Music 1

Comedy is the genre Taran Killam has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of action (2).

Taran Killam Career Milestones

First film
Stuck in the Suburbs 2004
Biggest box office hit
The Heat $230M worldwide
Best-rated film
River Wild Movie Echo Score 54
Newest film
River Wild 2023
12 credits

Taran Killam Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Taran Killam is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Taran Killam?

Taran Killam was born in Culver City, California, U.S. in 1982 and is 44 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Taran Hourie Killam is an American actor and comedian, born April 1, 1982, who made his first notable appearance on the Fox comedy series MADtv during the 2001-2002 season. However, he garnered wider success as a regular cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2010 to 2016. Killam has also made notable performances in various other television productions such as Wild 'n Out, The Amanda Show, How I Met Your Mother, New Girl, and a key role in Single Parents. He has voiced characters in animated series, notably in PBS children's series Nature Cat.

In addition to his television career, Killam is known for his work in Broadway theatre. Most notably, he acted the role of King George III in Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre from January 17, 2017, to April 13, 2017. He further broadened his horizons in the entertainment industry by co-writing The Illegitimates, a six-issue comics miniseries published by IDW Publishing. Killam is also known for his role in the 2013 historical drama film 12 Years a Slave. In his personal life, he's married to actress Cobie Smulders and together they have two daughters.

Works with

Who Taran Killam Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Taran Killam shares the most films with. Bobby Moynihan comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Rachel Dratch (2).

FAQ

Taran Killam: Questions & Answers

How many movies Taran Killam has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Taran Killam been in?

Taran Killam is credited on 12 films, from 2004 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Taran Killam's highest-grossing movie?

The Heat (2013) is Taran Killam's biggest box office hit, with $230M worldwide, ahead of Night School (2018) ($103M). Across every film with box office figures, Taran Killam's movies have made $333M.

Taran Killam's biggest hits

What is the best Taran Killam movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Taran Killam's best-rated film is A Disturbance in the Force (2023) with a score of 75, followed by River Wild (2023) (54).

Best Taran Killam movies, ranked

How old is Taran Killam?

Taran Killam is 44 years old, born on April 1, 1982 in Culver City, California, U.S..

What is Taran Killam's newest movie?

The most recent film on Taran Killam's filmography is A Disturbance in the Force (2023), in the role of Self.

Who does Taran Killam work with most often?

Taran Killam shares the most films with Bobby Moynihan (4 films), Rachel Dratch (2 films) and Fred Armisen (2 films).

The Best Taran Killam Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.

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