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Amanda Bynes
Smiling blond woman with long hair in ringlets, wearing a form-fitting, short dress and high heeled pumps
Amanda Bynes at The Heart's Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Show in 2009.
Born
Amanda Laura Bynes
Occupation(s)Actress, comedienne, fashion designer, singer, voice actor
Years active1993–present
Websitehttp://amandabynes.com

Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3, 1986)[1] is an American actress, comedienne, fashion designer, singer, and voice actor. She was previously a show host of her own TV program The Amanda Show on Nickelodeon. After appearing in several successful television series (All That and The Amanda Show) on Nickelodeon in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s, In 2002, she starred in the TV series, What I Like About You . Bynes transitioned to a film career, starring in several films aimed at teenage audiences, including She's the Man (2006) and Hairspray (2007).

In 2006, Bynes was named one of Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25",[2] and in 2007, she was on the Forbes list as the 5th highest paid celebrity under 21, earning $2.5 million.[3]

Early life

Bynes was born and raised in Thousand Oaks, California, the daughter of Lynn (née Organ), a dental assistant and office manager, and Rick Bynes, a dentist who also practiced stand-up comedy.[4] Bynes has two older siblings, Tommy (born 1974), a chiropractor, and Jillian (born 1983), who has a B.A. in History from UCLA and has also acted.[5] Bynes' maternal grandparents are from Toronto, Ontario, Canada[6] and she is of Irish, Polish, Russian and Romanian descent.[7][8] Her father is Catholic and her mother is Jewish; she has described herself as Jewish,[9][10][11] but has also stated "I haven't decided yet [on a religion]. I don't know yet exactly what I believe".[6]

Career

In 1993, Bynes attended a comedy camp, with guest-instructors including Arsenio Hall and Richard Pryor, and began professionally acting at the age of seven, appearing in a television advertisement for Buncha Crunch candies.[12] During her childhood, she also appeared on stage in versions of Annie, The Secret Garden, The Music Man and The Sound of Music.[13] After taking acting classes, Bynes became a regular cast member of Nickelodeon's Figure It Out and All That (both in 1996). Bynes remained a regular cast member on All That until its presumed cancellation in 2000, though she appeared in the sketches since shooting and preparing as the star of her own sketch show The Amanda Show, also on Nickelodeon. The Amanda Show features a combination of comical skits and sketches, including Amanda Bynes playing Judge Trudy, a judge based on Judge Judy that always rules in kids' favor, and Penelope Taynt, an Amanda-obsessed fan.

Bynes made her film debut in 2002's modest box office success, Big Fat Liar, where she starred opposite Frankie Muniz. Her first solo leading role was in 2003's What a Girl Wants as Daphne Reynolds, co-starring with Colin Firth, Oliver James and Kelly Preston. Subsequently, Bynes starred in The WB Television Network's sitcom What I Like About You and had voice parts in 2003's Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure and 2005's CGI animated comedy, Robots. She also co-starred in an episode of The Nightmare Room as Danielle Warner, and in Arliss as Crystal Dupree. Bynes appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair's July 2003 edition with nine of Hollywood's other female young stars, including Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, Alexis Bledel, Raven-Symoné, Evan Rachel Wood, the Olsen Twins, and Mandy Moore.[14] Although she is often compared with them, Bynes has said that "It's like being the hot girl at the high school party. I was never that girl. I grew up with terrible acne and feeling insecure. I was tall and skinny. I didn't feel pretty at all, and guys didn't even like me. That's why I got into comedy."[15] Bynes has also said that her relatability to teenage audiences may stem from the fact that she is "more similar to them than some... socialite or whatever".[16]

Head shot of a smiling Bynes, a camera and people in the background.
Bynes at the premiere of Robots.

In 2006, Bynes starred in She's the Man, a comedy based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night; in the film, Bynes disguises herself as her brother in order to join the boys' soccer team due to the fall of the girls' team. Producers had originally wanted to cast singer Jesse McCartney as Bynes' brother, noting a physical resemblance between McCartney and Bynes disguised as a boy, but McCartney was unavailable. James Kirk plays her brother in the film.[17] Around the time of the film's release, Bynes commented that she would like to start appearing in more mature roles, and believes that she is still developing her acting skills and maturing as an actress, saying that she is "getting better" with each role.[16] Bynes appeared in another romantic comedy, Lovewrecked, which was shot before She's the Man but released after it, showing in cinemas outside of the United States in 2005 and 2006 and debuting in the U.S. on the ABC Family network on January 21, 2007. She also portrays Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. The movie, which was her first musical role, began filming in Toronto in September 2006 and was released on July 20, 2007. Bynes has stated that she enjoyed appearing in a "fun, quirky part in a big ensemble movie".[5] Bynes next starred in another comedy, Sydney White, released on September 21, 2007.[18] The film is based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with Bynes playing a freshman in the college Greek system, co-starring alongside Sara Paxton and Matt Long.[19]

In 2008, Bynes appeared in the Lifetime Television movie Living Proof as the student assistant of Harry Connick Jr.'s character, who creates the Herceptin drug for breast cancer.[20]

In April 2009, Bynes filmed the pilot for an ABC sitcom titled Canned, but the series failed to make the network's fall lineup. Bynes was also originally set to appear as the female lead in the 2009 comedy Post Grad. She was replaced by Alexis Bledel.[21]

In June 2009, Bynes inked a two picture deal with Screen Gems. The first of the two movies is a teen comedy, Easy A, starring Emma Stone and Lisa Kudrow, and the second will be a starring role.[22] Bynes also plans to reprise her role as Penny Pingleton in the big screen sequel to The sequel has since than confirmed its canceled. Hairspray.[23]

Fashion career

In 2007, Bynes signed a five-year deal with Steve & Barry's (which had been expanding its product offerings outside of its traditional university apparel and sweatshirts) to create her own fashion line, Dear, consisting of apparel and accessories. The line launched in stores August 16, 2007.[24] The clothing line was cut short when Steve & Barry's filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2008, and went out of business completely in January 2009.[25]

Personal life

Bynes started out at University Elementary and years later graduated from Thousand Oaks High School's independent study program (though she attended La Reina High School in Thousand Oaks for some time) and has expressed a desire to attend New York University in the near future. She briefly moved into an apartment in Hollywood, California, but has since returned to her family home in Thousand Oaks.[26] Bynes is interested in drawing and fashion design, having commented that she is "the girl whose biggest nightmare would be to lose my makeup bag while traveling."[15]

In 2007, she spoke out against becoming another wild Hollywood star. "I think I’ll go out as much as I’ve ever gone out... which is not a lot. I like to dance and stuff, but drinking isn’t good for you in every way. It’s not good for your skin; it makes you feel horrible. So, drinking-wise, no".[27] She reinforced these ideas throughout the summer of 2007, on the talk show circuit, and in many press interviews. She told Access Hollywood, "I like being with my family and friends, and I don't need to be out at the clubs."[28] In an interview in December 2007, Bynes detailed how her parents taught her about alcohol.[29]

She has since stated that she is "reevaluating" how to spend her social time. In the January 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan, Bynes stated: "I used to be known as the girl who was anti the club scene. But I'm finding a balance. I can have a drink and dance if I want. You have to go out to meet people and guys. I'm in that phase where I just want to have fun."

Bynes appears in lingerie on the cover of the February 2010 issue of Maxim magazine, highlighting her photo spread inside. She said, "I think every shot ... was sexy" and that the new look is "who I am."[30]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2002 Big Fat Liar Kaylee Lead role
2003 What a Girl Wants Daphne Reynolds Lead role
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure Nellie Voice role, direct-to-video
2005 Robots Piper Pinwheeler Voice role
Love Wrecked Jenny Taylor Lead role, TV film
2006 She's the Man Viola Hastings/Fake Sebastian Lead role
2007 Hairspray Penny Pingleton Supporting role
Sydney White Sydney White Lead role
2010 Easy A Marianne Supporting role

Television

Year Show Role Notes
1996–2000 All That Various Ensemble role
1997–1999 Figure It Out Panelist Recurring role
1999 Arli$$ Crystal Dupree Guest role
1999–2002 The Amanda Show Host/Various characters/Penelope Taynt Lead/Ensemble role
2001 The Drew Carey Show Sketch player Guest role, 1 episode
The Nightmare Room Danielle Warner Guest role, 1 episode
Rugrats Taffy Recurring voice role, seasons 8-9
2002–2006 What I Like About You Holly Tyler Lead role
2008 Family Guy Anna Guest voice role, 1 episode
Living Proof Jamie Supporting role
2009 Canned Sarabeth Lead role, Unaired pilot

Singles

Year Title Notes
2007 "Without Love" Hairspray
2007 "You Can't Stop the Beat" Hairspray

Awards

Bynes won Blimp awards at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards five years in a row, from 2000 to 2004 for Favorite Television Actress in 2001 for All That, Favorite Television Actress in 2002 for The Amanda Show as well as the following year. In 2003 she also received the award for Favorite Movie Actress for Big Fat Liar and won another award in 2004 for Favorite Movie Actress for What a Girl Wants.[31] Bynes also was a part of the Hairspray ensemble win at the 2008 Critics' Choice Awards.

Year Result Award Notes
2000 Won Kid's Choice Awards Blimp Award for Favorite Television Actress
for: All That (1994) and The Amanda Show (1999)
Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress
for: The Amanda Show (1999)
Nominated YoungStar Award Best Young Actress/Performance in a Comedy TV Series
for: The Amanda Show (1999)
2001 Won Kid's Choice Awards Blimp Award for Favorite Television Actress
for: The Amanda Show (1999)
Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress
for: The Amanda Show (1999)
2002 Won Kid's Choice Awards Blimp Award for Favorite Television Actress
for: The Amanda Show (1999)
Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Chemistry
for: Big Fat Liar (2002)
2003 Won Kid's Choice Awards Blimp Award for Favorite Movie Actress
for: Big Fat Liar (2002)
Also for Favorite Television Actress
for: The Amanda Show (1999)
Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress
for: Big Fat Liar (2002)
Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress - Comedy
for: What I Like About You (2002)
2004 Won Kid's Choice Awards Blimp Award for Favorite Movie Actress
for: What a Girl Wants (2003)
Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress - Comedy
for: What I Like About You (2002)
Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress
for: What I Like About You (2002)
2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress: Comedy
for: What I Like About You (2002)
2006 Nominated Teen Choice Award Movies - Choice Liplock
for: She's the Man (2006)
2007 Won Hollywood Film Festival Ensemble of the Year
for: Hairspray (2007)
Won Critics' Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble
for: Hairspray (2007)
2008 Nominated Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
for: Hairspray (2007)

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