Amanda Bynes

Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3, 1986) is a American actress, comedian, and fashion designer best for starring in the Nickelodeon sketch-comedy shows, All That and The Amanda Show. From 2002 to 2006, she also starred in the WB sitcom, What I Like About You. She has also appeared in films such as Big Fat Liar, She's the Man, Hairspray, and Easy A.

Biography
Bynes was born in Thousand Oaks, California. She started acting at the age of 7, first starring in commercials and plays such as Annie, The Sound of Music, and The Music Man. Bynes then attended a comedy camp and was discovered by a Nickelodeon producer. She was also casted in the third season of the Nickelodeon sketch-comedy series All That, replacing former cast member Angelique Bates. At the age of 13, she was given her own sketch-comedy series The Amanda Show which also aired on Nickelodeon. Bynes then had her film debut in the theatrical film Big Fat Liar, starring alongside Frankie Muniz and Paul Giamatti in 2002. She also began starring in the WB sitcom What I Like About You until 2006.

After What I Like About You ended, Bynes started taking on more film roles as she starred in films such as: She's the Man, Hairspray, and Sydney White. In 2010, Bynes had a role in the teen comedy film Easy A, which would become her last acting role before deciding to take a indefinite hiatus from acting.

In 2013, Bynes enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Irvine. She received her Associate's Degree degree in Merchandise Product Development and has intentions to enroll in a bachelor's degree program.

Characters

 * Ashley - A short-fused, advice-giver who receives questions from clueless viewers.
 * Gina - Co-host of the show "What-everrrrr!".
 * Captain Tantrum - The adolescent commander of the "USS Spaceship".
 * Lucy Ricardo - Spoof of the character from "I Love Lucy".
 * Jiffy Springs - Parody of singer Britney Springs
 * Lactose Intolerant-Definer - Reprised Katrina Johnson's role after she left the show.
 * Evil Superdude - Imposter of Superdude that nobody could tell apart from the real superhero.

Trivia

 * She replaced former cast member Angelique Bates after her contract expired after Season 2.
 * She was 10 years old when she joined the cast for All That.
 * She won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for "Favorite Television Actress" 4 times.
 * She was trained by comedians Arsenio Hall and Richard Pyror while attending the comedy camp where she was discovered for All That.
 * She graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in 2004.
 * In 2007, she launched her own clothing line called "Dear by Amanda Bynes".
 * She was considered for the role of "Jess" for the FOX sitcom, New Girl.