Biography
Who is Tim Allen?
Early life and education
Tim Allen was born Timothy Alan Dick in Denver, Colorado, on June 13, 1953. His father was a real estate agent and his mother worked as a community-service worker. His family later relocated to Birmingham, Michigan, following a family tragedy during his childhood.
Tim attended Seaholm High School, participating in theater and music classes. He continued his education at Central Michigan University before transferring to Western Michigan University, where he worked at the student radio station WIDR. In 1976, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communications with a focus on radio and television production.
Career highlights
Tim began performing stand-up comedy in 1975 at a comedy club in Royal Oak, Michigan. After moving to Los Angeles, he became a regular performer at The Comedy Store and appeared on various late-night talk shows.
He achieved major television success starring as Tim Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement from 1991 to 1999. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1995. He later starred as Mike Baxter in the television series Last Man Standing from 2011 to 2021.
In addition to television work, Tim voiced the character Buzz Lightyear in the Disney and Pixar film Toy Story, beginning in 1995. He also played Scott Calvin in the holiday film franchise starting with The Santa Clause in 1994.
Family and personal life
Tim was married to Laura Deibel from 1984 until their divorce in 2003, and they share a daughter named Katherine. He married actress Jane Hajduk in 2006, and they share a daughter named Elizabeth.
Throughout his career, Tim has also directed films such as Crazy on the Outside and narrated commercials for various brands including Chevrolet and Campbell Soup Company.
Birthday and age
Tim Allen was born on June 13, 1953, which makes Tim 73 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Tim shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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