Shares the same birthday as actors Eddie Murphy and Alec Baldwin and former chancellor of Germany, Helmut Kohl.

Her father attended USC.

Is a straight-A student.

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

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

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

Her inspirations came from Bette Midler and Lucille Ball.

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

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).

Favorite fashion designer: Narciso Rodríguez.

Had her own variety show at age 13.

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

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

Shoe size is 9.

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

Graduated from Thousand Oaks High, Class of 2004.

Her father is from Chicago, Illinois.

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

Favorite drink is Coke.

Had a lemon tree in her family's backyard.

Wears contact lenses.

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

Likes roses.

Favorite subject is English.

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).

Owns a Honda Accord.

Favorite lip glosses: Prescriptives Gloss, Lancôme Juicy Tubes.

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

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

Is good friends with Frankie Muniz.

Has about eight Juicy Couture outfits (2003).

Enjoys reading "Memoirs of a Geisha.".