WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'The Amanda Show'

Max KalnitzMar 19, 2021, 20:04 IST

Amanda Bynes, star of "The Amanda Show," turns 35 on April 3.Frank Trapper/Corbis; GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via

The sketch comedy show "The Amanda Show" ran for three seasons from 1999 to 2002.
It launched the careers of young actors including Taran Killam, Josh Peck, and Drake Bell.
Here's what the cast is up to almost two decades after the show ended.

From 1999 to 2002, Amanda Bynes had her own sketch comedy show on Nickelodeon.

The opening set of "The Amanda Show." Nickelodeon

Bynes played recurring characters including Penelope Taynt, Judge Trudy, and Blini Blokey.

Amanda Bynes circa 2000 in a sketch from season one of "The Amanda Show." Nickelodeon

Bynes is long retired from acting ad recently became a college graduate.

Amanda Bynes in 2014. GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty

Josh Peck starred as a main cast member for the second and third seasons of "The Amanda Show."

Josh Peck in a skit on "The Amanda Show." Nickelodeon

Peck has acted in various movies and TV shows but went viral as a star on Vine.

Josh Peck went on to star in the popular sitcom "Drake and Josh." REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

Drake Bell was Amanda Bynes' partner in crime through all three seasons of the show.

Drake Bell circa 2000 in a sketch from season one of "The Amanda Show." Nickelodeon

Bell continued to act, but he also has a successful music career and has released five albums.

Drake Bell in 2019. Jeff Kravitz/2019 iHeartMedia via Getty Images

Before Taran Killam got his big break, he was a side character on "The Amanda Show."

Taran Killam in the sketch "Moody's Point" on "The Amanda Show." Nickelodeon

Killam has gone on to star in TV shows like "SNL," "How I Met Your Mother," and "Arrested Development."

Taran Killam in 2020. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Raquel Lee was a main cast member for the first season of "The Amanda Show."

Raquel Lee circa 2000 in a sketch from season one of "The Amanda Show." Nickelodeon

Lee has appeared as minor characters in various TV shows and movies since her days on "The Amanda Show."

Raquel Lee in 2014. Leon Bennett/WireImage via Getty Images

Nancy Sullivan played one of the two adult characters on the show.

Nancy Sullivan in a skit from "The Amanda Show." Nickelodeon

Sullivan starred as Drake and Josh's mom and had minor acting and voice acting gigs.

Nancy Sullivan (far right) on stage with the cast of "Drake and Josh" at Nickelodeon's 19th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in 2006. Chris Polk/FilmMagic via Getty

John Kassir was the other main adult on the show.

Amanda Bynes and John Kassir circa 2000 in a sketch from season one of "The Amanda Show." NIckelodeon

Kassir has done prominent work as a voice actor but is still best known for being the voice of the crypt keeper in HBO's "Tales From the Crypt."

John Kassir in 2017. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

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