Bio: Amanda Laura Bynes was born on April 3, 1986, in Thousand Oaks, California, the youngest of three children of Lynn (Organ), a dental assistant, and Richard Bynes, a dentist. Her father is of Lithuanian, Irish, and Polish descent, and her mother is from an Ashkenazi Jewish family from Toronto. Amanda became interested in acting and performing from the age of three, when she would say her older sister Jillian's lines with her while she performed in plays. It was from then on that her family and friends knew that she would be a star someday.Her acting debut was in 1996, when she auditioned for and got the role as a newcomer on All That (1994). Right away, she became very popular as people enjoyed her acting in skits, especially Ask Ashley, where she played a little girl running an advice column who would get very angry every time she read a letter.In 1999, 13-year-old Amanda was given her own variety show, The Amanda Show (1999), in which she starred in all of the skits except Totally Kyle. In 2001, she co-starred with Frankie Muniz in Big Fat Liar (2002) as Kaylee, Jason's friend who helps him prove that he really did write the essay "Big Fat Liar" and regain his father's trust. It was also in 2001 that she began dating Taran Killam from The Amanda Show (1999) and Big Fat Liar (2002), who is four years and two days older than she is. She also won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award and, at age 15, The Amanda Show (1999) ended its run.In 2002, she began co-starring with Jennie Garth in What I Like About You (2002) as Holly, a 16-year-old girl who moves in with her sister after their father decides to move to Japan. She also celebrated her Sweet 16th birthday and got her driver's license on April 3, 2002.In 2003, Amanda won two KCA Awards and starred as Daphne, a girl searching for her father, in What a Girl Wants (2003) with Colin Firth and Kelly Preston as her parents. She continued acting in What I Like About You (2002) and broke up with Taran.A prodigiously talented comedienne, on April 3, 2004, Amanda celebrated her 18th birthday on the 17th Annual KCA Awards, where she won an award for best actress for her role in What a Girl Wants (2003). She graduated from Thousand Oaks High School's independent study program on June 10, 2004, and filmed Lovewrecked (2005) in 2004.
Tivia: In December 2013, she enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Irvine for 2014. In 2018, she received her Associate's of Art degree in Merchandise Product Development and announced her intentions to start a bachelor's degree program.In June 2010, she announced (via Twitter) her retirement from acting. She retracted said announcement in August of that same year, although she hasn't yet made a comeback.Graduated from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. [June 2019].Diagnosed with Schizophrenia after being placed on an involuntary 72-hour 5150 psychiatric hold in July of 2013. The mental health evaluation was later extended.Was a straight-A student.Trained by Arsenio Hall and Richard Pryor at a comedy camp she attended.After clipping the back of a L.A. County Sheriff's car in West Hollywood on April 6, 2012, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). Was later released on $5,000 bail.Was considered for the role of "Jess" in New Girl (2011). The part went to Zooey Deschanel.Favorite comedic actress is Lucille Ball. Numerous times, has been compared to Lucille due to her expertise slapstick routines displayed in her shows and movies. Once in the show All That (1994), she did a sketch that parodied Lucille Ball's famous show I Love Lucy (1951), playing Lucy.Has been charged with two counts of hit and run on September 4, 2012 in Los Angeles.Was considered for the role of Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).Is good friends with Frankie Muniz, Kellan Rhude and Hairspray (2007) co-star Zac Efron.Her inspirations came from Bette Midler and Lucille Ball.Enjoys fashion design and drawing; presented David Letterman with a portrait she had painted of him.Plays the piano and the violin.She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.Was bridesmaid on her older sister Jillian Bynes' wedding on July 26, 2008. The sisters are estranged now because of Amanda's lifestyle.In August 2007 she launched her own clothing line, "Dear by Amanda Bynes", in conjunction with Steve and Barry's chain of stores.The surname "Bynes" traces back to Amanda's great-grandfather, Joseph Bynes, who was born in Lithuania. Amanda's father is of Lithuanian, Irish, and Polish ancestry. Amanda's mother's family is Jewish (they moved from Poland, Russia, and Romania to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where Amanda's maternal grandparents were from).Graduated from Thousand Oaks High, Class of 2004.Voted No. 30 on the 2011 Maxim list "Hot 100" women.Dad, Rick Bynes, is a retired dentist. Her Mom, Lynn Bynes ( n��e Organ ) , worked in her father's dental office. She has a sister, Jillian Bynes (b. February 1, 1983), and a brother, Thomas (b. December 5, 1973), who is a chiropractor, as well as a niece named Jaylynn (b. March 4, 2004).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).First concert she ever attended was Britney Spears'.Rank at #33 on the E! 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005)Has two dogs: Tootsie Roll (golden labrador) and Betty Boop (Australian shepherd), three cats, Subbie, Dubbie and Tiger, and a fish named Bella.Met Paul Michael in February 2019, and they started dating shortly afterward. They got engaged on February 14, 2020.Ranked #46 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 women of 2008 list.Co-hosts The View (1997) on May 6 and 7th... Also will soon start filming She's the Man (2006) for DreamWorks Pictures. (May 2005)Currently filming episodes of her show What I Like About You (2002) and going on different talk shows. She was also nominated for two Kids' Choice Awards for the 17th Annual KCA Awards, scheduled for her 18th birthday. (January 2004)Had plastic surgery in 2013 that drastically altered her features.Owns a Honda Accord.She currently (2006) lives in an apartment in Hollywood, California with her dog Midge.Paper Boy and Ms. Pac Man are her favorite childhood video games.Her mother's family lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Had a lemon tree in her family's backyard.Always falls asleep during massages.She currently (2006) drives a 2005 white Lexus SC430.First concert was the Spice Girls. She always wanted to be Posh.Is addicted to online shopping.Her brother Tommy was a student at Thousand Oaks High School.Her father Rick was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he attended USC.Has about eight Juicy Couture outfits (2003).Shooting the cover of "Seventeen" magazine. (March 2008)