Tommy Bynes is a Chiropractor - Facts about Amanda Bynes' Brother
Amanda Bynes began acting as a teenager in the 1990s and won a Nickelodeon Kid's Choice award at 15. She is the youngest of three siblings. Her elder brother Tommy Bynes, who is now on a different career path, once tried stage performance.
Tommy Bynes is Amanda's only brother. He once revealed that despite his sister being a famous Hollywood star, she lived an ordinary life at home.
Even though Tommy and Amanda have a huge age difference, he supported her when she was starting her acting career. While Tommy is a certified chiropractor, he once tried stage performance.
Amanda Bynes attends the Michael Costello and Style PR Capsule Collection launch party on July 23, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Tommy Bynes Once Tried His Hand at the Stage
Amanda's brother, Tommy, was born to Rick and Lynn Bynes on December 5, 1973. Tommy is the eldest in the family. His dad has Irish, Lithuanian, and Polish roots, and his mother comes from an Ashkenazi Jewish family. Tommy's father is a retired dentist, and his mother worked as an office manager.
Growing up, Tommy had to learn two religions. His father practiced Catholicism, while his mother practiced Judaism. His parents wanted him to understand both beliefs so that when he came of age, he would choose one to adhere to. After learning about both religions, he ended up becoming a spiritual person.
In 2013, she revealed on social media that she was struggling with mental health problems and had been diagnosed with manic depressive disorder and bipolar.
Amanda Bynes (right) and sister Jillian at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on January 7, 2008, in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images
Tommy and his family loved comedy. Besides their father being a dentist, he was also a comedy club performer. He did it as a hobby and encouraged Tommy and his siblings to try stage performances. As a result, Tommy participated in dramatic productions at Thousand Oaks High School.
Tommy Bynes Has Worked as a Chiropractor since the Late '90s
Tommy followed in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in the health sector. He devoted his life to healing people using his expertise. In 2009, Tommy worked as a clinical director of Fit 4 Life Wellness Center in Texas.
Tommy is a chiropractor, and some of his services include nutritional counseling, trigger point muscle pain therapy, dieting advice, and chiropractic for pregnancy and kids. Amanda Bynes' brother began practicing chiropractic in the 1990s while living with his grandmother.
Amanda Bynes with sister Jilian and their mom at the Movieline's Hollywood Life 8th Annual Young Hollywood Awards on April 30, 2006. | Source: Getty Images
Tommy is also the author of "Sinner to Thinner," a diet and wellness book focusing on healthy living. The book gives insight into fitness and nutrition tips people can use to improve their health. Tommy is passionate about his job and has hosted many wellness and weight loss lectures.
He encourages people to attend his classes by giving them different incentives and prizes. For example, in one of his lectures, the grand prize was an autographed copy of the movie "Hairspray" signed by his celebrity sister.
Tommy's Relationship with Amanda Changed over the Years
When Amanda Bynes began her acting career, her family was supportive. At the time, her brother Tommy, who supported her career, revealed that Amanda lived an ordinary life despite the fame.
Actress Amanda Bynes and her mom on October 7, 2004, at Skylight, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Amanda's troubles began in 2012 after she got arrested for the first time for driving under the influence. That was just one of the many troubles that followed the actress. The same year, Amanda was charged with two hit-and-runs.
In 2013, she revealed on social media that she was struggling with mental health problems and had been diagnosed with manic depressive disorder and bipolar.
Amanda Bynes on July 10, 2013 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
According to reports, Amanda's friends were not happy that her family was not helping her with her mental health, and as a result, the actress gradually cut off contact with them, including Tommy. This was after Amanda allegedly accused her dad of physical, sexual, and mental abuse.
According to Amanda's siblings, Tommy and Jilian, their sister came up with the accusations to avoid getting admitted into a mental health facility by her parents. Amanda was a child star; besides having her own show, she also co-starred with Channing Tatum and Alexandra Breckenridge in the 2006 comedy film "She's the Man."
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