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Lives in Ventura County, California, with her Dad, Rick, who is a dentist; her Mom, Lynn, who works in her father's dental office, and her sister Jillian (b. 1983). She also has a brother, Tommy (b. 1974), who is a chiropractor, as well as a niece named Jaylyn (b. March 4, 2004).

Is a straight-A student.

Had her own variety show at age 13.

Owns a Honda Accord.

Her mother's family lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Her father is from Chicago, Illinois.

Favorite subject is English.

Has two dogs: Tootsie Roll (golden labrador) and Betty Boop (Australian shepherd); three cats, Subbie, Dubbie and Tiger; and a fish named Bella.

Her brother Tommy was a student at Thousand Oaks High School.

Appeared in her first television commercial for Nestle's Buncha Crunch candy at age 7.

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).

Shoe size is 9.

Her father attended USC.

Had a lemon tree in her family's backyard.

Graduated from Thousand Oaks High, Class of 2004.

Favorite lip glosses: Prescriptives Gloss, Lancôme Juicy Tubes.

At 17, she was rated 2003's 3rd hottest teen female star.

Favorite drink is Coke.

Likes roses.

Favorite fashion designer: Narciso Rodríguez.

Has about eight Juicy Couture outfits (2003).

Wears contact lenses.

Rank at #33 on the E! 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005)

Enjoys reading "Memoirs of a Geisha.".

She currently (2006) drives a 2005 white Lexus SC430.

She currently (2006) lives in an apartment in Hollywood, California with her dog Midge.

Her inspirations came from Bette Midler and Lucille Ball.

Is good friends with Frankie Muniz, Kellan Rhude, and Hairspray co-star Zac Efron.

She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.

Has one older brother, Tommy, and one older sister, Jillian.

Has her own clothing line, "dear by Amanda Bynes", in conjunction with Steve and Barry's chain of stores.

Nominated for a Cable Ace Award in 1997 and has won a couple of Kids' Choice Awards.

Enjoys fashion design and drawing; presented David Letterman with a portrait she had painted of him.

Trained by Arsenio Hall and Richard Pryor at a comedy camp she attended.

Ranked #46 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

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 did a sketch that parodized Lucille Ball's famous show "I Love Lucy" playing Lucy.

Living Proof (2008) (TV) .... Jamie

Family Guy .... Anna (1 episode, 2008)

Sydney White (2007) .... Sydney White

Hairspray (2007) .... Penny Pingleton

What I Like About You .... Holly Tyler (77 episodes, 2002-2006)

She's the Man (2006) .... Viola

Love Wrecked (2005) .... Jenny Taylor

Robots (2005) (voice) .... Piper

What a Girl Wants (2003) .... Daphne Reynolds

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003) (V) (voice) .... Nellie

Rugrats .... Taffy (6 episodes, 2002)

Big Fat Liar (2002) .... Kaylee

The Drew Carey Show .... Sketch Player (1 episode, 2001)

The Nightmare Room .... Danielle Warner (1 episode, 2001)

The Amanda Show .... Host / ... (16 episodes, 1999-2001)

All That .... Various (10 episodes, 1996-2000)

Arli$$ .... Crystal Dupree (1 episode, 1999)

Hollywood Film Festival

2007 Won Hollywood Film Award Ensemble of the Year for: Hairspray (2007) Shared with: Nikki Blonsky John Travolta Michelle Pfeiffer Queen Latifah Christopher Walken James Marsden Brittany Snow Zac Efron Elijah Kelley Allison Janney

Kids' Choice Awards, USA

2004 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: What a Girl Wants (2003)

2003 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actress for: Big Fat Liar (2002)

Favorite Television Actress for: "The Amanda Show" (1999)

2002 Won Blimp Award Favorite Television Actress for: "The Amanda Show" (1999)

2001 Won Blimp Award Favorite Television Actress for: "The Amanda Show" (1999)

2000 Won Blimp Award Favorite Television Actress for: "All That" (1994) Also for "The Amanda Show" (1999).

Screen Actors Guild Awards

2008 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for: Hairspray (2007) Shared with: Nikki Blonsky Paul Dooley Zac Efron Allison Janney Elijah Kelley James Marsden Michelle Pfeiffer Queen Latifah Brittany Snow Jerry Stiller John Travolta Christopher Walken

Teen Choice Awards

2006 Nominated Teen Choice Award Movies - Choice Liplock for: She's the Man (2006) Shared with: Channing Tatum

2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress: Comedy for: "What I Like About You" (2002)

2004 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress - Comedy for: "What I Like About You" (2002)

2003 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress - Comedy for: "What I Like About You" (2002)

2002 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Chemistry for: Big Fat Liar (2002) Shared with: Frankie Muniz

Young Artist Awards

2004 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress for: "What I Like About You" (2002)

2003 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress for: Big Fat Liar (2002)

2001 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress for: "The Amanda Show" (1999)

2000 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress for: "The Amanda Show" (1999)

YoungStar Awards 2000 Nominated YoungStar Award Best Young Actress/Performance in a Comedy TV Series for: "The Amanda Show" (1999)