Taran Killam
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 22, 2026 Fact checked August 22, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Taran Hourie Killam
Occupation
Actor, comedian, writer
Birth Date
April 1, 1982
Age
44 years
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Birthplace
Culver City, California, United States
Education
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts; the University of California, Los Angeles
Nationality
American
Taran Killam family members
Father's Name
Thomas Harold Killam III
Mother's Name
Kriss Light Killam
Siblings names
Taylor Killam (younger brother), Danielle Killam (younger sister)
Is Taran Killam a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Taran Killam marital status?
Married to Cobie Smulders since 2012; two daughters
Who is Taran Killam wife?
Cobie Smulders
When did get married?
September 8, 2012
How many children does he have?
2 daughters
Taran Killam is married to Canadian-American actress Cobie Smulders. They began dating in the 2000s, married in California on September 8, 2012, and have two daughters.
Their older daughter is named Shaelyn Cado. The couple has kept the name and everyday life of their younger daughter private.
Taran Killam wife
Cobie Smulders (wife)
Killam and Smulders met as young actors and married on September 8, 2012. Smulders is known for “How I Met Your Mother” and her role as Maria Hill in Marvel productions. They have two daughters and protect most details about their children.
Taran Killam kids
Shaelyn Cado Killam (daughter)
Date of birth: May 16, 2009
Younger daughter
The couple welcomed a second daughter in 2015. Her name has not been consistently disclosed by the family, so this profile does not repeat unverified names.
Who are Taran Killam parents?
Thomas H. Killam (father)
Taran’s father is named Thomas Harold Killam III. He was born and raised in USA in the family of Thomas Harold Killam, Jr. and his wife Joanne Rice.
Tom is an actor. He has participated in various acting projects, including movies, TV series, and Web series. Tom is a father of three kids – two sons, Taran and Taylor, and a daughter Danielle. He considers parenthood as his most important life achievement. Although it has never been confirmed officially, it seems that Tom is separated from his wife (and Taran’s mother) Kris Light.
Kris Light (mother)
Date of birth: November 16, 1951
Taran is extremely private about his family life, and in his interviews, he speaks mostly about his career projects, not about his relatives.
Nevertheless, we’ve managed to discover, that he is a son of Kris Light Killam, a great beautiful woman, who previously was titled as Miss Tacoma.
The woman doesn’t publicize, what exactly she does for a living, but obviously, she is a creative person, who is not an alien to the music industry. She enjoys the status of a mother and grandmother.
Kris was born in Maryland, Unites States in the family of Melvin Lars Light and Clara M. Bowe. She is related to the famous in her epoch actress Rosemarie Bowe.
Taran Killam siblings
Taylor Killam (brother)
Date of birth: September 17, 1986
Taran is very close to his younger brother Taylor. The brothers spend a lot of time together, and upload their common pictures on Instagram.
Taylor Harrison Killam resides in Redondo Beach, CA. He is a guitar player, a musician and a manager. He is in relationships with Kaitlin Rafferty, a psychologist, and an artist.
Danielle Killam (younger sister)
Date of birth: December 1, 1984
Taran has a younger sister Danielle. The woman stays in the shadow. She resides in California. Her relationship status is single as of 2019.
Bio
Taran Hourie Killam is an American actor, comedian, writer and director born on April 1, 1982, in Culver City, California. He began acting as a child and later became a cast member of “MADtv,” “The Amanda Show” and “Saturday Night Live.”
Killam has worked in film, television and theater, including the Broadway productions of “Hamilton” and “Spamalot.” He also wrote, directed and starred in the film “Killing Gunther.” He has been married to Cobie Smulders since 2012, and they have two daughters.
Interesting and fun facts
- Killam began acting professionally as a child.
- He was a cast member of both “MADtv” and “Saturday Night Live.”
- He played King George III in Broadway’s “Hamilton.”
- He wrote and directed “Killing Gunther.”
- He and Cobie Smulders have two daughters.
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