Taran Killam makes his "Saturday Night Live" debut as a featured player this Fall.
Killam hails from Los Angeles, where he established his comedy career as a main company member of The Groundlings, performing with numerous improv and sketch groups, and also appearing in The Groundlings' Sunday company. Additionally, Killam appeared in the show "Three Companeros" at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater.
A native of Big Bear, California, Killam attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and went to UCLA for one year of musical theater training.
Killam currently resides in New York City. His birthday is April 1.
Fred Armisen
9th season
Vanessa Bayer
1st season
Paul Brittain
1st season
Abby Elliott
3rd season
Bill Hader
6th season
Taran Killam
1st season
Seth Meyers
10th season
Bobby Moynihan
3rd season
Nasim Pedrad
2nd season
Jay Pharoah
1st season
Andy Samberg
6th season
Jason Sudeikis
7th season
Kenan Thompson
8th season
Kristen Wiig
6th season
1976 - John Belushi, Dan Akyroyd, Jane Curtain, Gilda Radner
1980 - Eddie Murphy, Al Franken












































