Tim Allen

Full Name:

Timothy Allen Dick

Date of Birth:

June 13, 1953

Place of Birth:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Parents:

Joe Allen Dick

Kathy Dick

Education:

Western Michigan University (dropped out), University of Colorado (studied communications)

Spouse(s):

Kathy Richardson, married 1984 – divorced 1999

Jane Hajduk, married 2006 – present

Children:

Kaitlin Allen (Mother: Kathy Richardson) – DOB: 1988

Tristen Allen (Mother: Kathy Richardson) – DOB: 1990

Career / Professions:

Actor, comedian, author, voice actor, producer

Acting / Performance Credits:

1. Home Improvement – Role: Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, 1991–1999

2. The Santa Clause – Role: Scott Calvin, 1994

3. The Santa Clause 2 – Role: Scott Calvin, 2002

4. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause – Role: Scott Calvin, 2006

5. Toy Story – Role: Buzz Lightyear (voice), 1995

Directorial / Production Credits:

1. Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause – Executive Producer, 2006

2. Last Man Standing – Executive Producer, 2011–2021

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Writing / Publications:

1. Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man, 1994

2. Tim Allen: Tool Time, 1996

3. I’m Not Really Here, 2003

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Stage / Theater Credits:

1. Various stand-up comedy tours – 1975–present

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Awards and Honors:

1. Golden Globe – Best Actor, Television Series Musical or Comedy (Home Improvement), 1995

2. People’s Choice Award – Favorite Male TV Performer, 1997

3. Saturn Award – Best Actor (The Santa Clause), 1995

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Likes and Dislikes / Personal Interests:

Favorite foods: Pizza, steak

Favorite books: Comedy and humor literature

Favorite music / artists: Classic rock, country

Hobbies / other interests: Car restoration, motorcycling, woodworking

Dislikes: Crime, dishonesty

Overview / Biography Summary:

Tim Allen is an American actor, comedian, and author, best known for his role as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor on Home Improvement and as Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause film series. He also voices Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story franchise. Tim’s comedic style often draws from working-class life and home improvement humor. Despite a troubled past including legal issues, Allen rebuilt his career to become a beloved figure in television, film, and stand-up comedy.

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