Tim Allen, born Timothy Allen Dick on June 13, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, is an American actor, comedian, and author. He was one of six siblings in his family. After the tragic death of his father, Gerald M. Dick—a real estate agent who was killed by a drunk driver—Tim’s family relocated to the Detroit suburb of Birmingham, Michigan. He later took his stepfather's surname, Allen, as his stage name.
Allen graduated from Western Michigan University in 1976 with a degree in television production and a minor in philosophy. Before pursuing comedy, he worked in a sporting goods store and at an advertising agency. His unique sense of humor, developed as a coping mechanism during his formative years, would later serve as the cornerstone of his entertainment career.
In 1979, Tim Allen began his stand-up comedy career at the Comedy Castle in Detroit after accepting a dare from a friend. His early material was often raw, relying on basic humor that catered to live club audiences. However, his rising career stalled in 1978 when he was arrested for possession of over 650 grams of cocaine. He cooperated with authorities and was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, which he served from 1979 to 1981.
Following his release, Allen refocused on comedy, gradually refining his act. His career took off after he perfected his "Men Are Pigs" routine—an observational bit celebrating traditional masculinity, tools, and engines, punctuated by his signature grunting noises.
Allen's growing popularity on the stand-up circuit eventually led to a television opportunity. ABC developed a sitcom based on his comedy persona, resulting in the launch of Home Improvement in September 1991. The show followed the life of TV handyman Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor and his family. It quickly became one of the most highly rated programs of the 1990s, running for eight successful seasons and solidifying Allen as a household name.
Tim Allen made his feature film debut in 1994 with the hit holiday comedy The Santa Clause, which was a box office success. That same year, he released a bestselling book titled Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man. In 1995, Allen voiced Buzz Lightyear in Pixar’s groundbreaking animated film Toy Story, a role he reprised in subsequent sequels, including Toy Story 2 (1999) and Toy Story 3 (2010). He returned once again as Buzz in Toy Story 4, to strong anticipation and success.
He also starred in several other family films including Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), The Shaggy Dog (2006), Zoom (2006), and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006). In 1996, he published his second book, I’m Not Really Here, which explored themes of life, fame, and identity.
| Birth Date: | 13 Jun, 1953 |
| Age: | 66 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Denver |
| Education: | Western Michigan University Central Michigan University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Spouse: | Jane Hajduk [M. 2006] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 100 million |
